My father and I made the 5 hour trek to Mt Pleasant this year. This is the first time visiting, and really only knew what little I saw on the website prior to visiting. I will admit, I was impressed. We were there two days, and it took both days to get thru everything. The amount of tractors was impressive...as well as each area. Each area (tractors, small engines, etc) could be almost be a show in itself.
My negative takeaways: No schedule. We were there for several hours the first day and had no idea there was a parade going on. More communication needs to happen, a schedule posted, something to let people know what is going on. We wondered around aimlessly the entire time. While we did get to see most things, I am sure we missed a ton. (We saw where there had been threshing but no idea when they actually did it) More demonstrations in general would have been nice, though I do realize it takes room.
Positives: This thing could very easily out do our state fair. I know the amount of people is a "drawback". Honestly I was impressed how it drew the entire family. Most tractor shows I am used to only bring out the "old famers". You don't see too many families...and you sure don't see teenagers helping with it. Talking to a 30's guy...he wanted to own a steam engine!?! Really...I never once thought about owning a steam engine. I have only ever known them to be owned by groups. To even think owning one being a possibility blows my mind. Seeing young people want to be involved was very impressive. The content was great. Yes, it was a little "fair"ish. I am ok with that, as it brings attention to the subject.
I am not sure if we will go again right away next year. I would like to come back again sometime, but it will be with the family as well. My kids (all younger than 10) would love this show. I took quite a few photos just to show them.
Overall, for not having any expectations prior, I thought it was a great show. There are always things to improve, and we took away some good ideas as well (Love that trading post idea!) Today I tore down and starting repainting a JD hit & miss purchased at the trading post yesterday. Next year we may try to find a show that is more of a "working" show rather than a "fair" show just to change things up.
This post was edited by msteinblock at 14:43:18 09/07/15 2 times.
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