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Selbyville VFCStation 88 · Est. 1923

An SVFC Yearly Community Tradition

Laura Madara Back to School Fair

Our annual back to school event to honor the memory of Laura Madara.

What is the fair?

A free, family-friendly morning at the fire station that sends Selbyville kids back to school ready for a great year — no registration, no cost, everyone welcome.

This year's fair

This year's date is coming soon — the fair is held every summer, usually in August. Watch our events page or Facebook for the announcement.

See upcoming events
  • Free school supplies
  • Food for the family
  • Bounce house
  • Safety resources
  • And more!

How you can help

QR code for the Amazon school-supply wishlist

Shop the supply wishlist

Scan or click — orders ship right to the fire hall.

Open the Amazon wishlist

Prefer to give money?

A donation to SVFC helps us stock the fair — and everything else we do for Selbyville. Every dollar stays in the community.

Donate to SVFC
Help spread the word:Download the flyer (PDF)
Back to School Fair flyer preview
Laura Madara in a white cowboy hat, smiling

Who we honor

Laura Madara was an SVFC fire police officer, our Ladies Auxiliary president, and one of Selbyville's most devoted neighbors. She spent her life looking out for this town's children, and she died in the line of duty on April 9, 2021.

The Back to School Fair began that same year and continues every summer in her name — because filling backpacks and sending kids off to a great school year is exactly the kind of thing Laura did best.

Remember Laura

The fair is brought to you with our partners: Salem Church, Safe Kids Delaware, the Selbyville Police Department, the Town of Selbyville, the Selbyville Public Library, and Sound United Methodist Church.