GREENVILLE – In just a few days, Greenville Farm Power of the Past will have Opening Ceremonies to kick off their 27th Annual Reunion at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Lots of events, displays, food vendors, and flea market vendors will provide lots of reasons to spend July 9-12 at the fairgrounds.
This year’s features include Allis-Chalmers tractors and equipment, New Idea Farm Equipment, and fractional horsepower gas engines. The Buckeye Allis Club and the New Idea Historic Preservation Committee will be there to promote their organizations and provide information about the displays. Feature engines this year are fractional-horsepower stationary gas engines. These small engines were used for powering small household chores that otherwise required manual labor, before electricity became part of life.
Chuckwagon racing will be a thrilling Thursday evening event beginning at 6:00 in front of the Grandstand. B & B Chuckwagon Racing anticipates more than a dozen teams competing that evening. The Darke County Tractor Pullers Association will hold the first part of their Annual July Classic on Friday evening, beginning at 7:00. The second part of the Classic is the antique pull on Saturday morning at 10:00.
The Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers Association will hold its annual pull on Saturday evening at 6:00. The annual horse pull will begin on Saturday at 6:00 in the horse arena.
The Veterans Building will be open during the show and veterans will be there to answer questions and share details about the many unique items on display. “Make and Take” sessions, Story Time, Scavenger Hunts, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Sunday Church Service, and
more are planned. There will be lots of vendors on the grounds and the Community Center will also house vendors this year. Come hungry because there will be a variety of food vendors to tame that appetite!
is invited to display tractors, horse-drawn implements, and stationary gas engines. Just bring them in anytime Monday through Wednesday so all is in place before the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday at 9:00 AM. We ask that all exhibitors become members of Greenville Farm Power of the Past. The membership of $10.00 also includes daily admission to the show.
Visitors are sure to find something to enjoy, whether you come for the antique tractors, gas engines, activities, vendors, or food. Admission is $5.00 per person and free admission for kids under the age of 12. Check out our website at www.greenvillefarmpower.org or our Facebook page for more information.
