Farmersville Exhibition - Photos from Years Past

The main draw to the Exhibtion was the large steam-powered engines on display and in operation. Rupe Green is pictured here with one of his engines. The right photo shows a closeup of a steam tractor's boiler, and a rear-view a line of steamers is pictured in the centre. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get the engines in operation due to a variety of reasons. In 2023, one of Rupe's steam engines was restored and displayed at the show. Many people will remember the sound of the whistles that blew at 12 noon - or when someone asked!

Threshing machines, with a steam engine to drive them, were the past-time equivalent of the Combine. Several photos of a thresher in action are shown here.

On display at the fair are also other vintage and antique equipment. To the left is an old small bulldozer. To the right is a rig that was once used to help farmers pull up stumps and large rocks.

One of the most versatile and important of all farming equipment is the tractor. Vintage tractors of all types are brought from near and afar for display every year.

The 1999 and 2013 Farmersville Exhibitions were fortunate enough to host the annual convention of the International Cockshutt Club. Here are a few photos of the tractors and machinery on display. Cockshutt is planning to return for Farmersville 2027!

Many of these old tractors and their drivers compete against one-another in the Antique Tractor Pull featured in the left photo. An annual Horse-draw (middle pictures) also takes place during the Exhibition.

Many antique and classic vehicles are also exhibited each year. Part of "Tack's Toys", a collection of antique trucks and other construction equipment, are shown in the two left photos. There have also been collections of classic motorcycles (middle), and emergency vehicles (right) from days gone by.