Vintage Engine and Tractor Present returns full-tilt | Localnews

Tractor parades, shows of a whole lot of previous tractors and engines, music and kids’s actions are all on faucet for the Michigan Flywheelers Museum’s thirty ninth annual Vintage Engine and Tractor Present that begins Thursday, Sept. 8.

One of many largest of exhibits of its type within the state, the four-day present, which runs by way of Sunday, Sept. 11, options collectors displaying a large assortment of previous farm equipment, from enormous steam-traction engines to classic tractors. The museum grounds are positioned at 06285 68th St., roughly 3 miles east of South Haven.

There’s additionally lots to see in addition to previous machines, based on Pat Ingalls, president of the Michigan Flywheelers Museum.

“Every day parades, a big outside flea market, working shows on the sawmill, shingle mill and blacksmith store, and vintage and backyard tractor pulls are only a few of the actions that can happen.”

Different actions embrace the Factor-A-Ma-Jig parade and consignment public sale.

“We’ve a full schedule of actions,” Ingalls stated. “We satisfaction ourselves on making this a family-friendly occasion with loads of issues to do for the youngsters.”

Saturday is taken into account “Child’s Day” on the present. Actions begin with a Kiddies Pedal Pull at midday, a sawdust pile treasure hunt at 3:30 p.m. and the John Dudley Magic Present at 7 p.m. Tractor video games can be held for these kids who’ve entry to driving garden tractors.

Night leisure embrace Matthew Borr on Thursday, Mike Struwin Band on Friday and Bronk Bros. on Saturday. Karaoke will happen Thursday by way of Saturday.

One of many in style actions for younger and previous is the “South Haven Tractor Cruise.” Scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, contributors drive tractors of all makes and fashions into downtown South Haven, cruise South Seaside, after which cease for dinner.

Gates open on the Flywheelers Museum at 8 a.m. rain or shine. Admission is $10. Youngsters 12 and beneath are free with a paid grownup admission. Thursday is Senior’s Day and admission is $5 for these 62 and over. On Sunday, admission is simply $5 for adults. This can be a pet-free occasion for these paying admission.

Rustic tenting websites can be found on a first-come foundation. Value is $20 per evening plus every day admission per particular person. Pets are allowed with exhibitors, campers and distributors solely. Private transportation automobiles, reminiscent of golf carts, can be charged a $20 registration payment. ATVs, dust bikes and firearms will not be permitted.

For extra info, name 269-639-2010, or electronic mail michiganflywheelers@ yahoo.com, or Fb. An entire present schedule is on the market at www.michigan flywheelers.org.

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is positioned at 06285 68th Road, two miles east of South Haven.