Antique Tractor Show
Aug 11th, 2023 - Aug 12th, 2023
The 2023 Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America will be held Fri., Aug. 11-Sat., Aug. 12 for all tractor enthusiasts and guests to enjoy. During the show, participants from all over the United States load up their vintage and collectible tractors and bring them to display on the beautiful grounds of Discovery Park. Two premium antique tractors, 1940 Allis-Chalmers C and 1956 Farmall 350 will be auctioned off on Saturday. Bring the kids for pedal tractor races at the Ag Center both days at 12:00 PM. The event ends with the tractors lining up for a parade around the park at 3 p.m. on Saturday as guests line the road and cheer for their favorites. Register on-site at the 2023 Antique Tractor Show.
Children are invited to visit the Simmons Bank Ag Center anytime between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to play on the pedal tractors sponsored by Tennessee Farm Bureau.
The popular tractor parade will take place on Saturday, August 12 at 3 p.m. when the tractors participating in the show drive around Discovery Park. The Antique Tractor Show will end following the parade, but Discovery Park will remain open for guests to continue exploring the museum and heritage park until 5 p.m.
This event is sponsored by First Choice Farm and Lawn.
Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 12
All events take place at The Settlement unless otherwise stated.
10:30 a.m. Outdoor Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Emalee and Brad Buttrey
11:30 a.m. The History of Fur Trapping
By Micah Seavers owner/founder of Seavers Beavers and WHOA (Walking Humbly Outdoor Adventures)
12:15 p.m. Performance by Mulberry Jam
The Settlement
1:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Show Auction
Settlement Pavillion
1:30 p.m. Community Jam Session led by Mulberry Jam
Learn more about the community jam session here.
This presentation is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment of the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
3:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Show Parade
Around the park
3:00 p.m. Woodworking Demonstrations
Discovery Park’s education team
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES (10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)
Woodworking in the Cabin
The Settlement
Operation of the Forge
Mill Ridge
Birds of Prey with Reelfoot Lake
Regional History Gallery
Demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts including candle and soap making and spinning and weaving
The Settlement
Demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts including candle and soap making and spinning and weaving
The Settlement
Flintkapping demonstrations from the Reelfoot Area Flintknappers
The Settlement
Wildlife on Wheels to provide education on native and non-native wildlife found in Tenneessee
The Settlement
Tractors to be auctioned off on Saturday, August 12 at 1 p.m.
