HOURS OF OPERATION

   Starting Memorial Day weekend, the museum will open its doors on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Labor Day.

   For more information, or to arrange a tour, call the museum at 269-639-2010.

ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW 2013 NEWS

   Our 30th annual Antique Engine and Tractor show will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 8. One of the largest shows of its kind in the state, the event draws hundreds of antique tractors and engines collectors from all over the country. Working displays like the shingle and saw mill, exhibits like the Farm History Building and of course, parades, games, crafts and a huge flea market are all part of the show.

PET POLICY: Please note that due to numerous problems with pets, exhibitors, campers, & vendors are allowed to bring dogs but they are restricted to the owner's site and must be leased or kenneled at all times. No dogs, except service animals, will be allowed entrance to the show with PAID admissions.

PAID ADMISSION - $6 per person. Children under 12 years old free with adult. Thursday is Seniors Day- admission $3 for 62 and over.

Show Flyer 2013

Schedule of Events

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013

9 AM - Opening Ceremonies

10 AM - Shingle Mill/Sawmill Demonstration

1 PM - Music Jam Session

2 PM - Equipment Parade

3 PM - Shingle Mill Demonstration

4 PM - Blessing of the Tractors/South Haven Tractor Cruise

8 PM - Guitarist/Blues Singer Josh Fidelman

           Friday, Sept. 6, 2013

10 AM - Shingle mill/Sawmill Demonstration

10:30 AM - Thing-a-ma-jig parade

1 PM - Music Jam Session

2 PM - Equipment Parade

3 PM - Shingle mill/sawmill demo

3:30 PM - Kids’ Sawdust Pile

4 PM - Kids’ Wooden Nickel Workshop

4 PM - Folk singer Joe Foster

8 PM - Kids’ Lawn Tractor Cruise

8:30 PM - Country singer Jared Knox

           Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013

9 AM - Valve Cover Races
10 AM - Shingle mill/Sawmill Demonstration
10:30 AM - Music Jam Session
11 AM - Antique Tractor Pulls
12 PM -Kiddie Tractor Pulls
2 PM - Equipment Parade
3 PM - Flywheel Toss/Sawdust Pile
4 PM - Casco Band
6 PM - Kids Tractor Games
7 PM - John Dudley Magic Show
8 PM - Kids’ Lawn Tractor Cruise
8:30 PM - The Bronk Bros

              Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

9 AM - Consignment Auction
9:45 AM - Church Service
11 AM - Kids Wooden Nickel Workshop
12 PM - Garden Tractor Pulls
12 PM - Equipment Parade
3:30 PM - Kids Sawdust Pile
4 PM - Show closes

Flea Market Information

    PRE-REGISTRATION: Lots in the Flea Market are 25’ wide and 23’ deep. and start at $35 for all four days of the show.  

  Registration after July 1: Price increases by $5.00 per space ( $40, $45, $50).

  There are NO electrical hookups in the market. Generators are allowed but must be shut off during our nightly quiet time.  

  Flea Market Set- Up starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 at 8 a.m. NOTICE: You can not set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Please plan accordingly. 2013 FM Contract

Underage Driver Information

  Children under the age of 16 may drive a lawn tractor in our parades and to the Kid's Tractor Skill Test/Games ONLY. They must pass a skills test before driving. Please check event shedule for days and time of tests.

              EXHIBITOR SET-UP

  If you are bringing a tractor or engine to display, exhibitor set-up starts on Tuesday, Sept. 3.   NOTICE IF you are making more than one trip, please bring your exhibit/display FIRST. Registration will be done upon arrival and wristbands will be given to exhibitor, spouse and their children under 18.  .

 
 No vehicles will be allowed to enter the show Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm . Please plan accordingly.

EXHIBITOR PRE-REGISTRATION

Camping (non-exhibitors)

$10 per night plus daily admission

Electric - $15 (if available)

VISITOR Personal Transportation

$5 per vehicle (golf carts etc.)