The City of Cortland is celebrating the history of a longtime truck manufacturer during a four-day event this weekend.

The Brockway ​Motor Company built trucks in Cortland for more than 60 years until the plant closed in 1977. And now, each year in August, several events allow truck enthusiasts to see the vintage rides.

The custom heavy duty Brockway trucks are unique and range from fire trucks and buses to dump trucks.

A series of events begin Thursday with a cruise-in and then an auction, dinner, and fireworks take place Friday. Saturday is the big day with a parade through downtown at 8:30 a.m., followed by the National Truck Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street.

Officials said Brockway trucks were made in Cortland but ended up all over the world. That's why it's no surprise many of the owners bring their trucks back to the Crown City to put them on display.

It's also a good draw for the Living History Center.

"A fair number of them have found their way to Australia. And there have been several Australians who have come here for the Brockway Truck Show," said Brockway Truck Preservation Association Member Jim Price.

"They'll not only come for the parade, but they'll come for the Friday and Saturday night dinners and the pancake breakfast on Sunday as well, and while they're here, they'll take the time to tour," said CNY Living History Center Executive Director Cindy Stoker.

The weekend will wrap up Sunday with a pancake breakfast and an all-make truck show.

The truck show weekend started in 2000 and continued for 20 years before being canceled last year due to COVID-19.

Events like the parade and the truck show are free, but you can find a full list of the events by clicking here.