South Haven Flywheelers Antique Engine & Tractor Show

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum will host its 24th annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show starting Sept. 6-Sept 9.

One of the highlights of our show is the South Haven Tractor Cruise. Over 130 tractors participate in this event which travels the back roads to beautiful Lake Michigan and then downtown South Haven. Line-up begins on Thursday at 4 p.m. in front of the office. Your tractor must be able to go at least 10 mph, have a slow moving vehicle sign and a full gas tank. The trip will travel through downtown South Haven to South Beach and then to the Huron Street parking lot. There, we will stop for dinner before returning back to the showgrounds. The cruise is a police escorted trip with law enforcement blocking intersections. We ask everyone to stay as close together as possible to prevent large gaps. If someone stalls, please go around and try to catch up. The return trip is also police-escorted, so we encourage everyone to leave at the same time.



One of the largest shows of its kind in the state, the four day event will draw antique farm equipment collectors from all over the United States.

Giant steel steam traction engines, old antique tractors, parades, and live musical entertainment are just a few of the things visitors can see during the show which runs until Sunday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m.

Besides displays of antique farm equipment, there will be demonstrations at the sawmill, shingle mill and blacksmith shop along with exhibits in Old Towne. Patterned after a 1920s rural village, Old Towne features places like Old Tyme Jail, Abbert & Sons Farm Machinery Repair Shop, a migrant farm camp and a handbuilt log cabin.

Not only does the show have plenty of displays to see, it has lots of activities. Daily parades, antique and lawn tractor pulls, a large outdoor flea market featuring crafts, antiques and items for the home, plenty of old fashioned music, consignment auction on Sunday and valve cover racing.

Evening entertainment line up includes singer Carl Payne on Thursday, Black River Band on Friday and country music by the Bronk Bros. on Saturday. All evening shows begin at 8:30 p.m.

During the day, musical jam sessions and folk musician Joe Foster will be performing in the Stephenson Barn. The Casco Band will take the stage at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday is considered “Kid’s Day” at the show. Activities start with Valve Cover Races at 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddies Pedal Pull at noon, a sawdust pile treasure hunt at 3:30 p.m. and the John Dudley Magic Show at 7 p.m. In “The Barnyard,” kids will find plenty to do such as play on a wooden tractor and hay wagon, and have their picture taken amongst the farm animal cutouts. Tractor games will be held for those children who have access to riding lawn tractors. Returning for its third year will be the "Kids Night Time Lawn Tractor Cruise" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

For shoppers, there is a large outdoor flea market with over 220 vendors selling antique iron, crafts, antiques, household and miscellaneous items. The Wooden Nickel gift shop, which is fashioned after an old general store, will be open as well.

One of the popular activities for young and old is the “South Haven Tractor Cruise.” Scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, participants drive tractors of all makes and models into South Haven, cruise along the South Beach, and then stop downtown for an evening of dining and shopping.

The Consignment Auction will kick off Sunday's events. Starting at 9 a.m., the auction is a fundraiser for the museum which uses the proceeds to fund preservation and education projects.

Gates open at 8 a.m. rain or shine. Admission to the show is $6. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Thursday is Senior’s Day and admission is $3 for those 62 and over. Only service dogs will be allowed entrance with paid admissions.

Rustic camping sites are available on a first-come basis. Cost is $10 per night plus daily admission per person. Pets are allowed with exhibitors, campers and vendors only. Pets are restricted to owners' camp sites at all times. Personal transportation vehicles, such as golf carts, will be charged a $5.00 registration fee.

For more information, contact 269-639-2010, michiganflywheelers@yahoo.com, or Facebook. A complete show schedule is available on Facebook or www.michiganflywheelers.org.

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is located at 06285 68th Street, two miles east of South Haven.

South Haven-Michigan Flywheelers Museum Swap Meet

Date: Friday-Sat, June 8 & 9, 2012
(All day or non-timed event)

Location: Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Category: South Haven Events

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LIke to buy, sell or trade? Then visit this one-of-a-kind outdoor flea market where you can find all sorts of treasures! Admission is $2. Gates open at 8 a.m.Want to sell? Cost is $10. Set-up starts on Thursday, June 7th.

Location Details

Michigan Flywheelers Museum
6285 68Th St
South Haven Mi 49090

South Haven- Michigan Flywheelers Museum Farm History Day

Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Category: South Haven Events

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Farm History Day offers students, teachers & chaprones a chance to learn about life on a rural farm in the early 1900's. Take a self-guided outdoor tour around the Museum & take part in hands-on displays. If you plan to attend, please register. This event is free.


Location Details

Michigan Flywheelers Museum
6285 68Th St
South Haven Mi 49090

South Haven Presents Christmas At The Flywheelers

Date: Friday, December 9, 2011
Start Time: 5:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Category: South Haven Events

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NEW THIS YEAR! Sleigh bells will be ringing at this old fashion holiday event. Crafts. music, lighted displays and even Santa! Held 5-8 pm. Free admission!

www.michiganflywheelers.org

Location Details

Michigan Flywheelers Museum
6285 68Th St
South Haven Mi 49090

South Haven Flywheelers Antique Engine & Tractor Show 2011

This year we celebrate our 28th "Antique Engine and Tractor show!" Scheduled for Thursday, Sept.8 - Sunday, Sept. 11, the show draws hundreds of antique tractors and engines from all over the country! Working displays like the shingle and saw mill, exhibits like the Farm History Building and of course, parades, games, crafts and a huge flea market are all part of the show.

PET POLICY: Please note that due to numerous problems with pets, exhibitors/campers/vendors are allowed to bring dogs but they are restricted to the owner's site and must be leased or kenneled at all times. No dogs, except service animals, will be allowed entrance to the show with PAID admissions.

PAID ADMISSION - $6 per person. Children under 12 years old free with adult. Thursday is Seniors Day- admission $3 for 62 and over.

Show Flyer 2011

Schedule of Events
Thursday, Sept. 8
10 am - Shingle Mill/Sawmill Demonstration

2 pm- Equipment Parade

3 pm - Shingle Mill Demonstration

4 pm - Blessing of the Tractors/South Haven Tractor Cruise

8 pm- Karaoke

Friday, Sept. 9

9 am - Opening Ceremonies

0 am - Shingle mill/Sawmill Demonstration

2 pm - Equipment Parade

3:30 pm - Sawdust Pile

7 pm: Folk singer Joe Foster

8 pm - Kickstart

Saturday, Sept. 10

9 am - Opening Ceremonies

9:30 am- Valve Cover Races

10 am - Shingle mill/Sawmill Demonstration

12 pm - Tractor Pull sign-up/Noon Whistle

1 pm - Tractor Pulls/Kiddie Tractor Pulls

2 pm - Equipment Parade

3 pm - Flywheel Toss/Sawdust Pile

6 pm - Casco Band

7 pm - Magic Show

8 pm - Sounds of Elvis

Sunday, Sept. 11

9 am - Consignment Auction

9:45 am - Church Services

12 p.m - Garden Tractor Pulls

2 p.m. - Equipment Parade

4 p.m. - Exhibitor & Flea Market $100 drawing

Flea Market Information

South Haven Michigan Flywheelers Swap Meet/Flea Market

Date: Friday, June 10-Sat, June 11, 2011
Start Time: 8:00 am

Location: Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Category: South Haven Events

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LIke to buy, sell or trade? Then visit this one-of-a-kind outdoor flea market where you can find all sorts of treasures!

Admission is $2. Gates open at 8 a.m.Want to sell? Cost is $10. Set-up starts on Thursday, June 9th.

michiganflywheelers.org


Location Details

Michigan Flywheelers Museum
6285 68Th St
South Haven Mi 49090

SOUTH HAVEN-MICHIGAN FLYWHEELERS ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW

Date: Thursday, September 9-Sunday, September 12, 2010


Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 6:00 pm

Category: South Haven Events

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Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Contact: 269.637.2010

Antique steamers, old engines & tractors, consignment auction, large outdoor flea makret, nightly entertainment, log cabin display, daily equipment parades, kids' acitivies, great food, cake walk!


8am-6pm Thur/Fri/Sat

8-2pm Sunday