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2026-2027 Hometown Heroes Events

﻿Bags & Badges ﻿

Bags & Badges is Hometown Heroes' newest signature fundraising event, bringing together first responders, businesses, and community members for a day of friendly competition and giving back.

Whether you're competing on the boards, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting through sponsorships and donations, every participant plays a role in strengthening our communities. Proceeds from the event directly support the Hometown Heroes Fund, helping provide grants for lifesaving equipment, training, and critical resources for first responder and emergency service organizations throughout our region.

We're excited to launch what we hope will become an annual community tradition that celebrates teamwork, connection, and the heroes who serve us every day. Community members are welcome to attend the event, enjoy the festivities, and support the cause free of charge.

﻿Battle of the Badges - Police vs Fire Hockey Game﻿

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Battle of the Badges brings together local police officers and firefighters for an evening of friendly competition, community spirit, and giving back. What starts as a rivalry on the ice is united by one shared mission: supporting the first responders who serve our communities every day.

Players from police and fire departments across the Fargo-Moorhead area trade their uniforms for hockey jerseys as they compete for bragging rights while helping raise funds for the Hometown Heroes Fund. Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and dollar donated supports grants that provide lifesaving equipment, training, and critical resources for first responder and emergency service organizations throughout our region.

Whether you're cheering for Team Law or Team Fire, every fan helps make a difference.

Scheels Arena - Fargo, ND 

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Fargo Force Hometown Heroes NightPresented by Cross Insulation

Since 2013, Hometown Heroes Night has brought together first responders, families, fans, sponsors, and community partners for a meaningful night of hockey and giving back.

Each year, local emergency service organizations submit fund requests for critical needs such as lifesaving equipment, medical supplies, rescue tools, protective gear, training resources, and more. Proceeds raised through the event help fund grants awarded to organizations serving communities across the region.

Funds raised through Hometown Heroes Night support grant requests from local first responder and emergency service organizations. Past funding has helped provide items such as AEDs, thermal imaging cameras, rescue equipment, communication tools, protective gear, medical supplies, and other critical resources.

2026-2027 Hometown Heroes Events

﻿Bags & Badges ﻿

﻿Battle of the Badges - Police vs Fire Hockey Game﻿

Fargo Force Hometown Heroes Night

Presented by Cross Insulation

Bags & Badges

Battle of the Badges - Police vs Fire Hockey Game