The machines and the men that love them will be on hand at the Museum on Labor Day parked outside on Railroad Avenue where they will be glad to answer questions about their machines and how they were used. There will also be a working vintage engine demonstration.
Sponsored by Limoneira Co., the September 1 Tractor Fair will also feature music by the acclaimed Cruise Knights, delicious snacks and meals sold by World Famous Franks, which offers gourmet hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches, and Kona Ice, selling refreshing snow cones. Beer and wine will be sold in the Beer Garden, with the help of Garman’s Irish Pub of Santa Paula.
The purchase of a $5 wristband will allow visitors into the Kids’ Fun Zone, in a secured area adjacent to the tractors. Families can stay in or return to the Kids’ Fun Zone as they wish, with the wristband. Inside, children can compete in or watch pedal tractor races, or bounce in a supervised, super-sized Jolly Jump. They can also ask for a balloon character from the balloon artist Cookie the Clown. There will also be a chance for kids and adults to get close and personal with several farm animals from chickens to alpacas in the petting zoo area by Aloha Animal Experience.
Inside the Museum, visitors can view new exhibits about agriculture and vintage equipment in the air-conditioned historic building, formerly known - and famed - as The Mill. Kids can climb on a real Oliver tractor and visit the Museum’s transparent, real beehive.
The Museum’s General Store offers dozens of items from local vendors ranging from fine gifts and educational toys to fun eats and gourmet oils and sauces.
And don’t miss the pie-eating contest that will be held at noon, sponsored by Marie Callender’s.
For more information, call the museum at (805) 525-3100.
Proceeds of this event will benefit the Museum’s Ag Education Fund to provide educational programs about agriculture in local schools.
