The 19th Annual Antique Farm Engine & Tractor Assoc. Show

By Staff
Published on December 1, 2000
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Bob Cropley with his Rider Ericsson and other hot air engines.
Bob Cropley with his Rider Ericsson and other hot air engines.
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Dale Fye, Show Chairman, with his 1929 15-30 Lanz.
Dale Fye, Show Chairman, with his 1929 15-30 Lanz.
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Nick Hall overseeing the tractor pull.
Nick Hall overseeing the tractor pull.
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Francette and Jim Beeler with trailer of show engines.
Francette and Jim Beeler with trailer of show engines.
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John Neitzel's 25-50 1914 Avery #42.
John Neitzel's 25-50 1914 Avery #42.
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Len Howe's Tri Trac David Bradley.
Len Howe's Tri Trac David Bradley.
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John Neitzel and Gene Brady with 6 HP Perkins Windmill sideshaft.
John Neitzel and Gene Brady with 6 HP Perkins Windmill sideshaft.
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John Billing's International Famous.
John Billing's International Famous.
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Don and Todd Monroe's 8 HP Ingeco.
Don and Todd Monroe's 8 HP Ingeco.

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Advertised as, ‘The Same Great Show at a New Location,’
the Antique Farm Engine and Tractor Club’s 19th annual show was
held on July 8 & 9, 2000, at the Mason County Fairgrounds in
Shelton, Washington, rather than at the Roy Rodeo Grounds where it
had been held for many previous years. The show, in fact, was
bigger, better and well-received by everyone who attended. Under
the direction of show chairman Dale Fye and his wife, Teresa,
everything flowed smoothly and included many new features as well
as the well-loved ones that draw about 5,000 spectators every year
as well as about 250 exhibitors.

Extremely popular was the tractor pull with both participants
and spectators. The club provided a new sled, and two steam donkeys
were provided by Lew Parsons and Mike Willig. The tractor pull was
organized by Nick and Judy Huff and Derrell Cole. There were many
volunteers involved as well.

There were at least 100 participants in the tractor parade, 31
cars and trucks and bikes on display, as well as at least a hundred
stationary engines on the grounds, and a large swap meet area. New
this year was Glen Pritchard’s children mover ride, and a
remote control boat display, model trains, military vehicles, a
people-mover hay wagon, demonstrations, lots of entertainment, an
artist and author in residence, and crafts, crafts, crafts. There
was also lots of food-something for everyone.

The club’s 20th annual show will be held at the Mason County
Fairgrounds in Shelton, Washington on July 13 & 14, 2001. If
you have questions about the show, contact Dale Fye, Show Manager
at 360-426-0403. We’re sure it will be as big a success as the
19th show was in 2000.

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