News Briefs: October 11, 2024
Tractor Fest is this Weekend
COOPERSTOWN—The Farmers’ Museum’s annual Tractor Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature more than 60 classic tractors from a wide variety of manufacturers, small engines and machinery that represent the development of agricultural technology. The Franklin Doodlebug Club, and other local tractor clubs, will participate. There will be wagon rides, face painting, games and demonstrations of countless antique farm implements. Younger children can take part in a Kiddie Pedal-Tractor Pull at 2 p.m. on Saturday, with registration opening at 1 p.m. There will be a full tractor parade around the museum grounds on Sunday. The museum’s regular attractions will be open throughout the event, including an interactive exhibit about pollinators in the Main Barn. Additionally, the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area will assist with voter registration and teach children about civics from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Entry to Tractor Fest is included with museum admission. For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org.