Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment  Show appealed to a variety of interests

The Antique Tractor show at the Waterloo Farm Museum was held on August 12 and 13. It was a great time for folks with a variety of interests to visit with old friends and make new ones.

Kegan Ousley of Munith summed up the day perfectly.

“I took a few things to the Waterloo Antique Tractor Show and am sure glad I did. Got to see some old friends and talked to quite a few people. But what really made my day were the kids and how much they enjoyed the old stuff. It’s pretty awesome to see their gears turning in those untainted heads, watching all the flywheels and gears and moving parts.”

A good crowd of visitors enjoyed the equipment and also enjoyed the Farmhouse tour and Antique and Vintage Quilt Exhibit. Over 40 quilts and 8 woven coverlets were on display, ranging in age from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Velvets, silks, and cottons were featured, and there was even a Wedding Ring quilt from Feed Sacks prints.

Thank you to all who participated and to Steiner Tractor Parts for sponsoring the tractor races.  We had visitors from quilting guilds and clubs and people who were passing the time of day. Some who thought they only “came to see the tractors,” stayed in the farmhouse for over an hour enjoying the history of the farm and this special house.

Two long-time friend of the museum—Eddie Josephs—and Blackberry Jam, once again performed for our guests. They have been performing at Waterloo Farm Museum events for over 30 years. Great musicians and real crowd pleasers, they deserve a special thank you!

All photos provided by the Waterloo Farm Museum

This Rumely Oil Pull was one of many farm implements featured at the Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show.

The 1947 V8 Ford 2-ton truck shows off its innards at the show.

This John Deer tractor, circa 1954, almost looks new.

A collection of antique tractors is lined up for spectators to appreciate.

A 1950s Farmall H model—a workhorse from the past.

This friendship ring variation, circa 1876, was part of the Antique and Vintage Quilt Exhibit.

A 1950s double wedding ring quilt was on display.

This 1850s Jacquard Loom Coverlet is a departure from many of the other quilts on display.

This 1880s Poinsettia design has held up well over its 140+ years.