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Hello - I was wondering if there are ever any Wheel Horse Shows in the the Easter Missouri / South West IL area. I have a 1961 701 I would like to show. Or if anyone knows of a list of shows posted anywhere.

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Terry 701

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stevasaurus

Terry, there is a show in Jacksonville, Ill. September 28, 29, 30. Check the general shows and events section. :)

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ol550

Good lookin 701! Your boy looks happy to be part of the show. Just keep your eye on

thresher and antique tractor shows. If you are able the North Central Indiana Meet and

Greet is a one day event and well worth the trip. Mike

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Terry701

Thanks for the tip - The one in Jacksonville would be ideal...except I am getting married that weekend I will try show and even section - thanks to all for the help!

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Rooster

Thanks for the tip - The one in Jacksonville would be ideal...except I am getting married that weekend I will try show and even section - thanks to all for the help!

Sounds like a Honeymoon at the Show to me??

I'll bring the Champagne ;)

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Lane Ranger

Terry: We need you there! I am taking some tractors and have asked Martin from Geneseo, Ill, Denny Clark from Pawness , Illinois and others to show up . It is a great place for a show. My daughter lives there and we will be about ten blocks from the 150 acre site.

Last year only one wheel horse was present!

Mike (the lawn tractor guy in charge of that portionof the show is restoring two wheel hroses this year also!

Date: Sep 28 - 30, 00 PM 217-245-5905 Location: Illinois Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute - Steam Show & Fall Festival Days. This year our feature tractor & equipment is Ford and Fordson. Threshing, baling,sawmill, sorghum mill, steam engines, stationary engines, antique tractor pull, garden tractor pull,camp grounds, crafts & flea market. Tractor parade Saturday and Sunday. , So. Jacksonville/Jacksonville, Corner of Lincoln & Michigan Ave., So. Jacksonville, Illinois, Show Chairman, Hank Pool, 217-473-7431 or after 6.

http://prairielandheritage.com/index.html

Lets raise the Wheel Horse flag this September and get some more Wheel Horse tractors at the Show!

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