Posted by russ hamm on August 29, 2007 at 09:03:53 from (63.245.179.200):
Some really good posts below on that. Being heavily involved in our local show for some years, this has been a major issue to me. Yes, the older guys are getting burned out and need a well deserved vacation. And getting younger folks interested is tough. Working displays are a huge asset. Many exhibitors will put thier tractors on working equipment if you let them and supervise them on the operation. Beats the heck out of thier tractors sitting idle for three days. We have a retired gentlemen that went out for sponsorship money and entertainment last year and this year. He brought QUALITY entertainment and enough funds from sponsers to pay for it. Switching working displays and bringing in new stuff is key also. Getting folks to do it is the problem. This year we had tethered balloon rides. The wind jinxed that for saturday, but i think if they come back it will be a huge asset to the show. That is what it takes, different stuff for folks to do in addition to the usual "tractor show" stuff. I personally go to shows to watch the threshing/ corn shelling, etc. I would even help with these at other shows, can't get enough. BUT it takes someone to get the displays ready. If everyone pitches in a little, it all goes good. I was told that nobody watches threshing anymore. Bah, humbug. Give em some early self propelled combines then. That will draw a later generation and takes less to pull off than threshing. Many self propelled combine collectors out there, and pull types, check the combine forum. Meanwhile, i will make sure the threshing displays are around. I promise. :^D
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