Re: seeking tractor show information

Posted by Tyler(WA) on November 24, 1999 at 13:42:42 from (12.13.226.15):

In Reply to: seeking tractor show information posted by Hilda Spradlin on November 24, 1999 at 08:25:35:

Hilda,

Hosting a tractor show is no small venture but can be a great time for all.
Here are some basics:

FIND A SUITABLE LOCATION:

If you can secure private property with good parking this could be less
expensive. Check zoning and local ordinances. You also will need liability
insurance. Most tractor clubs have blanket insurance for club sanctioned
events so you may want to work with one of these and do it for them rather
than go it on your own.

PLAN THE EVENT AGENDA:

Have a good trcator show (tractor owners like to show their old iron).
Contact every club you can and never charge those who bring tractors to show
(that's what draws your spectators). Tractor owners have a lot of expense
just getting their tractor trailored to your show, anything you can do to
make them feel welcome (like gate passes for their imediate family) are
appreciated. Have prizes for things like "best in class", "oldest
restoration", "oldest working unrestored tractor" (the list goes on). Don't
forget "spectator's choice".

Plan more than just a tractor show. Most big shows have rodeo like events
like tractor pulls but they require some expensive special purpose machinery
(sleds). You can have other big crowd pleasers that are very easy like:
* A "Slow Race" - Who can keep their tractor running with their foot off the
clutch and the tractor in gear and go the slowest? Last over the finish
line wins.
* Barrel race - Tractors must push a 55 gal barrel through a course of
turns. Fastest time wins.
* Straight plowing - Entrants pull a designated plow down the field.
Straightest row wins.

Other events can make your show a winner. The same folks who like old
tractors seem to like old stationary engines too. Look up some stationary
engine clubs and invite them also. Have a free hay ride for the kids. A
rolling pin toss and a "skillet fling" for the wives. Country music bands
like to perform and many will do it for free but make sure you get real
country and not a lot of amplified rock & roll "new country" (your spectator
target will be a little older than that music attracts).

We are scheduling a 50 mile tractor ride with the destination at a big show
in our state. Our ride will get there on the evening prior to the opening
day of the show and should get some evening news coverage for the show.

A flea market of tractor and farm related items is nice but don't let it get
overrun with the carreer sellers who dominate the larger flea markets.

Don't forget food and drink wagons. Try to keep the prices reasonable and you'll sell more.

You are not starting any too soon for a summer show. There is a lot to do
and you will need a dedicated team to divide the tasks with. Good luck.

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