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South Lake County Agricultural Historical Society, Inc

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HARVESTING THE PAST, PLANTING THE FUTURE...SINCE 1984

HARVESTING THE PAST, PLANTING THE FUTURE...SINCE 1984HARVESTING THE PAST, PLANTING THE FUTURE...SINCE 1984HARVESTING THE PAST, PLANTING THE FUTURE...SINCE 1984

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Hello!

Welcome to the festival page

If you have questions about the Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival please call 219-629-0389 or 219-779-5965.  The map of the show grounds is at the bottom of the page. Gates open for the day at 9am. Please use Gate 4, the south gate at Court St and 121st. Our Email is southlaketractor84@gmail.com

Vintage Tractor and farm festival

Festival FAQ's

39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

What are the show hours?

Opening Ceremonies are at 9 each morning. Friday and Saturday it goes until 9pm, Sunday until about 4pm


Is there a cost to get in?

It is $5 per person, aged 15 and up. Children are free under 15. Tickets can be purchased on this page by paypal. We do accept credit cards at the gate and in sales. 


Can I bring a golf cart?

Yes, there is a policy under the documents tab. Please see the registration desk when you come in to the festival.


Is there an ATM on the festival grounds?

No, not at this time. Please bring cash with you. Many vendors do use square technology for using credit cards. 


What is there for kids to do?

We have a kiddie barrel ride, bounce houses, a kiddie tractor pull, Pony Rides, a Huge model railroad setup and of course just learning about farming history.


What gate do I use to come in?

Please use gate 4 on Court street and 121st. , Exit the grounds through gate 4 as well.  If you are bringing equipment or are a member or vendor please use gate 4.  

39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

Harvesting the Past, Planting the Future!

​SEE US JULY 7-9 2023 at the beautiful Lake County Fairgrounds


Future Feature Tractors

2023 International Harvester




We have added a $1 convenience  fee to purchase memberships, tickets and raffle tickets using PayPal to cover our costs



Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Bolen's Ridemaster Garden Tractor and 104 years of Bolens Equipment sponsored by Sam's Bolens LLC



39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

New This Year!

 

Antique Tractors, Farm Tools, and Implements

Steam Traction Engines

Tractor Dynamometer Testing 

Sawmill & Shingle Mill

Buzz Saws

Antique Gas Engines

Corn Shelling & Grinding

Wheat Threshing & Baling

Corn Shredding

Working Blacksmiths

Horse Shoeing (Sat. & Sun)

Letz Mill

Baker Fan

Lionel Model Trains

Wood Carvers

Bee Keepers

Chain Saw Carving

Antique Garden Tractors

Antique Trucks

Military Vehicles


Admission

Donation - $5.00 per person

Children under 15 - FREE with paid adult

Plenty of shade on the Show Grounds

Gates Open : 9:00am

Opening Ceremonies - 9:00am

Operational Exhibits & Activities 10:00am - 7pm

At the 39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival

Held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana

      July 7,8 and 9 2023

(Scheduled times subject to change without notice)


New This Year!

Other Activities

New This Year!

Cedar Lake Farmer's Market 


Bags Tournament Friday Night


Rusted Knuckles Car and Truck Show and Swap Meet Saturday


Bounce Houses

Pony Rides


Pre-Paid Entry Fee by PayPal

Key Chains, Tote Bags, Water bottles

Cub Cadet XT-2 Raffle

Only 500 ticket sold


Food Trucks


Parking in the Midway Area

Handicap parking available


Entrance to the Festival through Gate 4 (South entrance at Court St and 121st)


Exhibitors  enter through Gate 4. 


Cedar Lake Farmers Market in the Air Conditioned 4H building





Other Activities

Other Activities

Other Activities

Cedar Lake Farmer's Market

Petting Zoo

Food & Refreshments

Food Trucks

Flea Market

Pie Booth

Model Dairy Farm Display

Kiddie Tractor Pull (Sat. & Sun. - 12:00pm)

Kiddie Tractor "Train" Ride

Antique Tractor Pull Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

WWII Military Display

Friday Night Band The Knowbodyz

 Friday Night Car Show

Bags Tournament Friday

 

Garden Tractors

Other Activities

Other Activities

Our Feature Garden Tractor this year is Cub Cadet to go along with our other feature of International Harvester. 


Sam's Bolens is also sponsoring the 75th Anniversary of the Bolens Ridemaster and the 104th anniversary of Bolens Equipment. 


Any and all Garden Tractors are welcome every year. 


We also welcome Gas Engines of all makes. 


Have a tractor? No need to pre register. Just bring it and check in with the Registration booth for your Exhibitor's packet. 

If you aren't a member, we ask that you provide proof of liablility insurance or to become a member for $10 to provide you with liability insurance if someone gets hurt with your equipment


festival map


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