Wilson County Old Iron Club of Fredonia, KS, invites you to our annual show, featuring over 30 working demonstrations of antique farm equipment, domestic methods of the past, and much more. Make your plans now. This will be the best show you attend all year! Our show is held the last Thursday-Sunday in September. (The final day of the show must fall in September).
You will see and experience displays that you won't see anywhere else. We are a WORKING show. If we display the equipment, it works as it was created to work. Our knowledgeable and experienced demonstrators teach visitors about the function and history of each item, and how they worked as part of rural life in the past.
As we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on donations to be able to put on the show each year. For a $5 donation, you will receive a button that is good for all 4 days of the show. Children 12 and under are free.
You will see and experience displays that you won't see anywhere else. We are a WORKING show. If we display the equipment, it works as it was created to work. Our knowledgeable and experienced demonstrators teach visitors about the function and history of each item, and how they worked as part of rural life in the past.
As we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on donations to be able to put on the show each year. For a $5 donation, you will receive a button that is good for all 4 days of the show. Children 12 and under are free.
Feature Tractors at Old Iron Days
Each year we feature a different brand of tractors and small engines. All makes of tractors are welcome!
The 2018 Old Iron Days Show feature tractor is: Allis-Chalmers
Each year we feature a different brand of tractors and small engines. All makes of tractors are welcome!
The 2018 Old Iron Days Show feature tractor is: Allis-Chalmers
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History of Allis-Chalmers Allis-Chalmers was a tractor manufacturer with a history going back to 1847, but it entered the 50s behind the leaders, International Harvester, John Deere and Massey-Harris. Throughout the 50s and 60s, they worked to keep pace in the battle for horsepower dominance and market share. For a rather complete history of the company and the models they produced, visit the Wessel's Living History Farm website: https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe50s/machines_04.html |
Previous feature tractors were:
2017 - John Deere
2016 – Massey Harris
2015 – International Harvester
2014 – Ford
2013 – International Harvester
2012 – Massey Harris
2011 – Minneapolis Moline
2010 – John Deere
2009 – International Harvester
2008 – Oliver Hart Parr - 1st year the show was held at the Rollin 'Red' Vandever Memorial Park
2017 - John Deere
2016 – Massey Harris
2015 – International Harvester
2014 – Ford
2013 – International Harvester
2012 – Massey Harris
2011 – Minneapolis Moline
2010 – John Deere
2009 – International Harvester
2008 – Oliver Hart Parr - 1st year the show was held at the Rollin 'Red' Vandever Memorial Park