Historic Farm Days Schedule
All Events Illinois Time
Gates Open at 7:00 a.m.
Daily Attractions Include:
Corn shelling, Sawmill, I&I Train, Threshing, Potato Digging, Blacksmith Shop, Field Demonstrations, Museum, 1 room Schoolhouse, Log Cabin, Chicago Pneumatic Engine, Trading Post, Parts and Toy Vendors, and Flea Market
Thursday July 13
Daily Attractions PLUS:
9 a.m. Opening Ceremony & Flag Raising
1 p.m. Tractor Parade
6 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull Classes
Friday July 14
Daily Attractions PLUS:
Abe Lincoln on grounds all day
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive: Impact For Life Blood Mobile on grounds
10 a.m. Tractor Games, Grandstand
10 a.m. David Wolfe, John Deere D Speaker, School Cafeteria
10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Photo Booth
11 a.m. Kid’s Tractor Bingo, School Cafeteria
11 a.m. Farm Succession Discussion with Cheryl Mitchell
12 p.m. John Deere D Tractor Drive on Grounds
12 p.m.- 7 p.m. “Kids Day” Obstacle Course & Putt-Putt Golf, North of Log Cabin
1 p.m. Tractor Parade
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bingo, School Cafeteria
5 p.m. ITPA Sanctioned Tractor Pull, Grandstand
Saturday July 15
Daily Attractions PLUS:
Abe Lincoln on grounds all day
10 a.m. Dave Wolfe, John Deere D Speaker, John Deere D Tractor walk around
10 a.m. Tractor Games, Grandstand
11 a.m. Kids Tractor Bingo, School Cafeteria
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kid’s Obstacle Course & Putt-Putt Golf, North of Log Cabin
12 p.m. John Deere D Tractor Drive on Grounds
1 p.m. Tractor Parade
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Photo Booth
2:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pavilion
5 p.m. IPA Sanctioned Tractor Pull, Grandstands
Sunday July 16, 2023
Daily Attractions PLUS:
9:30 a.m. Church Service at Old Penfield Church
2 p.m. Raffle Tractor Drawing
(Schedule Subject to Change)
Tractor Pull Info:
Thursday July 13 - 5:00
4500lbs
5500lbs
6500lbs
8500lbs
10500lbs
Friday July 14 - 5:00 pm -- ITPA Sanctioned Event
5500 Antique
5500 Classic
6850 Pro Farm
8500 Lim Pro (Sponsored by Helena)
John Deere D ONLY
4500lbs
6500lbs
8500lbs
10500lbs
6 Plow - open weight
Saturday July 15- 5:00 pm -- IPA Sanctioned Event
N/A Tractors 12000
Farm Stock Tractor 12500
ProFarm Tractor 11000
4500lbs
5500lbs
6500lbs
8500lbs
10500lbs
6 Plow - open weight
*Show Tractor Class Rules ($10 entry fee NON COMPETITIVE)
Stock RPM
Low Gear
20” Drawbar Height Maximum
Scales on Grounds
All Non-Sanctioned Tractors MUST Weigh
Sign in at Scale
Feature Brand Schedule:
2023 - John Deere & the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the John Deere D & E Engine
2024 - J.I.Case
2025 - Oliver
2026 - Allis-Chalmers & the Gathering of the Orange National Show
2027 - IH/Farmall
2028 - Minneapolis Moline & B.F. Avery
2029 - Massey
2030 - Ford
(Yearly Feature Subject to Change. All Brands of Tractors, Implements, and Garden Tractors are Welcome!)
2023 Club Schedule
2023 Club Schedule
March 9 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
March 24 - Fish Fry - I&I Cafeteria - 5-7pm; Museum Open
April 13 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
May 11 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
June 8 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
July 6 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
July 10 - 12 - Work Days - 7am-4pm; Lunch will be provided
July 13 - 16 - 2023 Historic Farm Days Show with the 100th Anniversary of the Introduction of the John Deere D Tractor and E Engine
August 10 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
August 21 - 23 - Work Days for Half Century of Progress
August 24 - 27 - 2023 Half Century of Progress - Rantoul
September 14 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
October - No meeting due to harvest season
November 9 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm
Note: Watch for dates for fall consignment auction in late November or early December
December 14 - Board Meeting - 6pm; Regular Meeting - 7pm