Leroy and Paulette Welch hosted the special day with over sixty in attendance.  Twenty-seven antique tractors took turns plowing 13 acres.  Some leveled the field so it could be plowed again.  The smell of overturned soil and the accompanying dust brought back fond memories.  Sleds were used for the garden and large tractors.  All had a good time.  The Welch, Hardy, and Tingle families prepared and supplied the dinner, while Bruce Tingle cooked hamburgers and wieners.  During the day, several members were able to purchase and sell antique items.

On Sunday, Ken and Carol Dunagan hosted the modified tractor pull.  Approximately 15 pullers participated.  Around noon, Carol furnished hamburgers and hotdogs for the participants.  They also provided the sled for Leroy’s event.  We thank them for making it available.

Go to Club’s Collections and then Leroy’s Fun Day.    You will see photos of the event.

We had 19 running engines, 10 tractors, one Model A Ford pickup, and one Cushman scooter.  Marvin Meeks and Tony Lawhead made 60 gallons of ice cream!  Debbie Johnson, Carol Hardy, Paulette Welch, and Joan St. Clair, helped with the selling and serving.  Candi Eppley and Marilyn Hawley sold calendars, shirts, caps, and other items.  Several members assisted each other in keeping the engines running.  Kent Hardy overhauled the Wico EK magneto which flew apart from the IHC engine, which operated one of the ice cream-makers.

Approximately 115 members and guests participated in the Christmas party held at the Pima County Fairgrounds.  Letha Vermillion did a great job of organizing and implementing the event.  The menu was turkey and ham plus a potluck provided by the members.  Candi Eppley fulfilled the role of Mrs. Santa Claus, distributing gifts.

Eight large tractors, three garden tractors, 22 engines, a steam engine, a 1918 Model T Ford touring car, a Model A Ford fuel truck, and a 1949 Ford truck made up the exhibits.  On Sunday, many of the exhibitors participated in the parade.  Two ice cream-makers churned out treats for the spectators.

The staff, with help from our members, provided a Saturday evening dinner, with gifts presented by Debbie Austin.  Free RV parking and use of their facilities are always appreciated.

Twenty five large tractors, eight garden tractors, 18 engines, one Model A Ford car, and one Mack truck were exhibited.  Pulls were held for three hours on Saturday and another three on Sunday.  Each participant pulled four to five times during each session, so everyone had a good time.  The staff even provided a tent with tables and chairs for the spectators.  The ice cream machine kept busy, supplying refreshments for the spectators.  Engines operated a drill press, stone grinder, washing machine, water pump, and generated electricity.

Participation was outstanding.  We had 15 tractors and eight engines which were displayed.  The staff served complimentary hamburgers, beans, and pie ala mode, to all the exhibitors.

Even though it tends to be hot, we generally have a good showing at Kartchner Caverns.  The staff is supportive and generous by providing free RV parking, use of their facilities, and ice for ice cream-making.  On Saturday, exhibitors were treated to a free tour of the cave.

As part of this show, we participated in Benson’s Fourth of July parade.  We had 18 entries and we won the Sweepstakes Traveling Trophy Award and the Motorized Award.

We had a friendly group of participants in the Tombstone show. The families of Blankenship, Comins, Eppley, Hardy, Nelson, Rohrer, and Ostrander exhibited 14 running engines. The families of Clark , Fieber, Gregan, Kastens, Lawhead, Nelson, Rohrer, Sandve, Weed, and Welch exhibited 10 tractors. These tractors and their drivers plus a wagon-load of others participated in the Sunday morning parade. Pat and Ray Brutscher sold calendars, shirts, and caps, and were assisted by other members. The cooperation of everyone helped contribute to the success and enjoyment of this event.

On Saturday evening, Art Austin and Larry Foxall cooked the meat. The rest of the meal was potluck. After the meal, Debra Austin distributed gifts which she purchased throughout the year, at her expense.

The owner of the Good Enough Mine provided a free tour to those members who happened to be at the exhibit at the time he was.

A gentleman gave several demonstrations on how to shoe horses in the Courthouse parking lot. Some of our members also exhibited a gas truck, a taxi, and a Franklin car.

The staff of Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park , Friends of the Courthouse, and other volunteers are appreciated.

The Santa Cruz County Fair Engine & Tractor Show was held September 27-30, in Sonoita. There were 6 tractors, 4 garden tractors, and 8 engines displayed. Twenty members were in attendance. On Saturday, Darrell and Pat Dwyer made ice cream for the exhibitors.

Fair Manager, Tom Gilbraith, said that they would make provisions for a tractor pull, next year.

Exhibitors: (families of:)
Jim Blankenship
Darrell Dwyer
Kent Hardy
Larry Kastens
Tony Lawhead
Bob Le Baron
Clair St. Clair
Wayne Stevens
Ed Weed

The Cochise County Fair Engine & Tractor Show was held September 20-23, 2007. There were 13 engines, 4 tractors, 1 garden tractor, and 1 antique Ford pickup displayed. Twenty-eight members were in attendance. On Saturday, Lois Gregan made ice cream and shared it with the members.

Exhibitors:
Jim Blankenship
Darrell Dwyer
Slim Gregan
Kent Hardy
Larry Kastens
Harold Nelson
Dan Pennington
Chuck Ostrander