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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 at the gate or 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
2024 Featuring Steam Traction Engines
2025 Featuring Ford
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
Don't forget to sign up for the Bags Tournament! Entry fee for the tournament if $5 and can be paid via Paypal or at sign up during the show.
Our Friday night band will be Country Proud! They will be performing Friday July 7 from
4-7 in the horse arena
Festival Highlights
39th Annual Vintage Tractor and Farm Festival
Festival Highlights
Antique Tractors, Farm Tools, and Implements
Steam Traction Engines
Antique Cars
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
Beekeepers
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
Festival Highlights
Cedar Lake Farmer's Market will be in the 4H Building and outside of the 4H building.
Bags Tournament Friday and Saturday Night
Rusted Knuckles Car and Truck Show Saturday all day
Swap Meet and Flea Market all 3 days
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
Quilt Raffle of the quilt shown above
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 or gate 6.
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
Swap Meet
Pie Booth
Model Dairy Farm Display
Kiddie Tractor Pull (Sat. & Sun. - 12:00pm)
Kiddie Tractor "Train" Ride
Antique Tractor Pull Saturday Night
WWII Military Display
Friday Night Band Country Proud
Friday Night Car Show
Bags Tournament Friday and Saturday
Antique Trucks and Semi Trucks
Highland Area Model A Restorers on Saturday
Winimac Old Auto Club on Sunday
IN THE FINE ARTS BUILDING
Duneland Woodcarvers
Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association
Lionel Modular Railroad Club
Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association
Quilt Raffle
WATCH THE DEMONSTRATIONS
Working Sawmill
Shingle Mill
Buzz Saw
Wheat Threshing
Corn Shelling
Corn Shredding
Letz Mills
Dynamometer
Working Gas Engines
Fired up Steam Engines
Antique Tractors
Garden Tractors
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
