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2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, SATURDAY ONLY


Schedule of events will run as precisely as possible. Times subject to change, due to circumstances beyond our control.

FRIDAY AND SUNDAY WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SHOW

  • 9:00  Demonstration of mule powered Hay press- West of Engine Shed
  • 9:15  Demonstration of mule-powered syrup can press- West of Engine Bldg.
  • 9:30  Demonstration of Baker Fan, Corn Picking, Kiddie Tractor Pull-West of Engine Shed
  • 9:40 Wood Sawing Demonstration- North of Miller Pavilion
  • 9:50 Dairy History- North of Trojan House
  • 10:00 Crank Cotton Gin Engine and presentation of gin operation
  • 10:30 Corn Shelling Demonstration –Behind Trojan house.
  • 10:45 Wheat Threshing (depending on wind)- West of Iron Bridge or South of Church
  • 11:00 Run 100 H.P. Atlas Corliss Steam Engine- Engine Shed
  • 11:15 Crank big engines- Engine Bldg.
  • 11:40 Crank 1929 40,000 lb. Engine- North of Engine Shed
  • 11:50 Crank 40 H.P. Ried Engine – East of Engine Building
  • 12:00 Parade line up For 1PM Parade
  • 1:00  Parade- Tractor Slow Race/Tractor Kill/Crank Race follows Parade Pull resumes at Grandstand after 1:00 pm events end
  • 2:30  Crank Cotton Gin Engine
  • 2:45  Wood Sawing and Dairy History- North of Pavilion, & Trojan House
  • 2:45  Plowing Demonstration, Corn Picking, Kiddie Tractor Pull-East of Trojan House
  • 3:00  Run 100 H.P. Atlas Corliss Engine- North end Engine Shed
  • 3:10  Crank big engines- South End Engine Bldg.
  • 3:30  Crank 1929 40,000 lb. Engine- North of Engine Shed
  • 3:35  Crank 40 H.P. Ried Engine – East of Engine Building
  • 3:45  Grain Threshing (depending on wind)- West of Bridge or South of Church
  • 4:00  Corn Shelling/ Hay Baling- Behind Trojan house.
  • 4:15  Baker Fan & Mule powered hay press & syrup press- West of Engine Shed

ALL DAY- DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Blacksmithing, Corn Grist Mill, Quilting and others not scheduled.
  • Tractor Pull- Pull Track (As needed, except for 1:00-3:00 pm, during Parade and Slow/Kill races. Lights will allow pull to run late.
  • Raffle tickets at School House
  • Static Displays; Period decorated- Log Barn, Dentist Office, Limmer House, Church, School House, Log cabin,


CONCESSIONS

  • General Store - Sandwiches & drinks, Ice Cream House - Ice-Cream & T-shirts
  • Popcorn Palace - Popcorn & drinks, by Pull Track & Grandstands
  • Cotton Gin - Burgers, fries & drinks
  • Miller Pavilion - BBQ plate, sandwiches, beans, corn bread, desserts, drinks

 

FIRST AID, LOST & FOUND, DUES, & DONATIONS - TROJAN HOUSE

9:00 AM, Sunday - Church Service with K.S. Head officiating.
Donations may be  made to the church restoration fund,or other specific projects.
 
SHOWGROUND SAFETY POLICIES

In order to protect our members and guests, the Texas Early Day Tractor and Engine Association requests that everyone please observe the following rules.
PLEASE MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD MEAN EVICTION FROM THE SHOW.

   1. All City State and Federal laws and regulatory codes must be adhered to.
   2. Operating machinery must have supervision at all times, with rope or other type of barrier to prevent accidental injuries to spectators
   3. Pedestrians have the right of way.
   4. Keep fuel containers closed and stored away from running equipment. Refuel only when engine is shut down and cool.
   5. All fueled machinery operators must provide a fire extinguisher
   6. All steam boilers must have a boiler number and current Certificate of Operation from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (formerly the Texas Department of Labor and Standards).
   7. Don’t Drink and Drive/operate machinery. Public display of alcoholic beverages not allowed on the show grounds. Public intoxication prohibited.
   8. All steam traction engines and equipment where the operator has limited visibility will have two operators on board at any time the equipment is in motion.
   9. Any unlicensed driver (one having no driver’s license) must be directly supervised by the owner of the equipment. When the owner is not of legal age (18) a legal guardian must be immediately present to supervise.
  10. Personal transportation such as; golf carts, ATVs, or vehicles to assist disabled persons are allowed contingent to strict adherence to the safety and speed limit rules (walking pace where pedestrians are present).
  11. Modern vehicles will be restricted from designated areas. (see map)
  12. Empty trailers must be parked at the East boundary of the showgrounds.
  13. Speed limit; normal walking pace where pedestrians are present.

 

ALL MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO VOLUNTEER

TWO (2) HOURS SO THAT OTHERS MAY

ENJOY THE SHOW!