2013 Host of the Missouri Chapter #1 of International Harvester Collectors' Show
Tractor Show Preview Day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. October 4
Full Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 5-6
It's our annual fall festival of fun! During the Harvest Celebration & Antique Tractor, Equipment & Engine Show you will find a trail of scarecrows, children's crafts, barrel train rides, and an array of antique tractors, engines and other equipment collected by regional enthusiasts.
Learn about skills of yesteryear with an apple cider press and enjoy the taste of freshly popped kettle corn.
Parade of Power
Each afternoon, watch the Parade of Power as the tractors fire up their engines. This year's featured brand, International Harvester, will lead the way — think red!
Especially for Kids
- A kiddie tractor pull for ages 3 through 12 takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Registration is included with regular admission.
- Paint A Pot takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fun Foods Farm ($3 fee).
- Family games such as corn toss and ladder golf are available all day.
- Barrel train rides take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
photo by Connie Harclerode
How to Register
Do you own an antique tractor, engine or other ag equipment? Join us as an exhibitor. Download the 2013 exhibitor registration form, call us at 816-697-2600 x208 or x236 or email.
We also are accepting applications for qualified vendors of tractor parts and other agriculture-related products. Download the swap meet vendor form here.
Garden Chef Series, Sunday October 6
Sample some of the best flavors of the season as regional chefs and culinary experts share tips during cooking demonstrations on Sunday. Beth Bader, co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club cookbook, and Carey Weir, chef/owner at Salt Catering in Kansas City, will demonstrate recipes using fresh ingredients from the Heartland Harvest Garden.
Lodging
Looking for a place to stay during the Harvest Celebration & Antique Tractor, Engine & Equipment Show? Check the following for lodging options:
Looking Ahead to 2014
The 2014 Antique Tractor, Engine & Equipment Show will feature Ford tractors and Maytag engines. Save the date: Oct. 3-5, 2014.