Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The 3rd Annual Walter A. Wood Tractor & Agriculture Show in Hoosick Falls, will be held October 1 in Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls. This unique celebration of tractors features antique and rare tractors, and vintage farm equipment.[private] The major focus of the third annual Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agricultural Show is on antique and older tractors, but modern equipment is welcome, too. The tractor show will take place on Saturday, October 1, from 8:30 am to 4 pm in Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls, the historic home of the Walter A. Wood Reaping and Mowing Machine Company. A tractor parade kicks off at 10 am and
will include many different kinds of tractors in every color. Preparations are already under way, with the application period now open for vendors, antique and unique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, horse drawn equipment, and other agricultural equipment.
Applications are now being accepted from tractor clubs and individuals from near and far who are interested in displaying their tractors and farm equipment at the event. All spaces are outside, and power is available if needed.
With a $50 donation, each sponsor will have their logo on all of the event advertising and promotional materials, and on the collectible t-shirt. Become a sponsor of this increasingly popular festival celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage. Two enthusiastic sponsors are already on board, Brown’s Brewing Company in Walloomsac, NY, and JC Tractor Company which recently moved its main location to Hoosick Falls.
Food, merchandise, and farm equipment vendors are also encouraged to submit applications. Brown’s Brewing is already planning a locally-sourced farm-to-table tasting for the event.
Applications are due by Thursday, September 1. They are available by contacting Kevin O’Malley by phone at 518-894-5035, or by emailing Kevin at hoosickkid@gmail.com or Greg Morin at gregmorin41@yahoo.com. You can also pick up an application at JC Tractor Repair and Restoration, located at 191 Main Street in Hooosick Falls. Please make checks out to Kevin O’Malley/ WAW Tractor Show, and mail to Kevin O’Malley, 42 Rogers Ave. Hoosick Falls NY. 12090
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show off your farm equipment or support this exciting event.
The 2016 Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is a great way to experience the history of agriculture in our area.
For more information or if you have questions, contact Kevin O’Malley. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your participation. [/private]