The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
The Henderson County Olde Tyme Farm Show is almost here.
The Henderson County Olde Tymers Association is proud to announce that Roger Kelly of Biggsville will be this year's feature tractor at this year's 20th OLDE TYME FARM SHOW in Stronghurst. Roger's tractor was voted as the Best of Show in 2019!
Exhibitors will have a chance at being the feature equipment owner next year by bringing their farm equipment to display and inviting all of their friends to come vote for them!
The Henderson County Olde Tymers started in 1992 with the intention of promoting, attracting, protecting, preserving and exhibiting the heritage and history of American Agriculture and related paraphernalia.
The Olde Tymers aim to provide the general public with an educational look at the history of the many technologies rural Americans utilized and to preserve these various items and crafts to the best of their ability.
The Olde Tymers held regular farm shows at the Henderson County Fair Grounds in Stronghurst, IL from 1992-2008.
During these shows there were live demonstrations of old farm equipment including a thrashing machine, a saw mill, a black smith, several tractors and a ham and bean supper cooked in large kettles over an open fire.
After a 10 year break, the members decided it was time to bring back the annual show! The Olde Tymers hosted very successful shows in both 2018 and 2019.
After canceling the 2020 Farm Show, the Olde Tymers Association are excited to be able to offer the community a chance to take a look-back in time on August 13th and 14th at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Stronghurst, IL.
Gates will open daily at 8AM where members will take a free will donation with proceeds going toward the 2022 Farm Show.
Friday, August 13th, a Tractor Pull brought to you by Bald Bluff Antique Tractor Association will be featured starting at 6:00 PM. There will also be craft and food vendors on site as well as plenty of tractors and equipment to see.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 the vendors will be back starting at 8:00 AM. It will include a tractor parade through town leaving the fairgrounds at 1:00 PM and making special appearances at the Stronghurst Park as well as traveling through the parking lot of Oak Lane Nursing Home and Oak Wood Estates.
Saturday evening the 2-day event will conclude with a free- will donation for a Ham & Bean Supper from 5–8 PM. (Other food will be available for purchase.)
VENDORS WANTED
The Olde Tyme Show are still accepting vendor registration and there are no fees for exhibitors!. More information can be found on Facebook page: Henderson County Olde Tymers Association or email to: HendCoOldeTymers@gmail.com.