James Bell
Hays Post

An annual tradition in Hays that brings young and old together to enjoy a look into the history of farming and have fun doing it is set to begin at 9 a.m., Saturday Sept. 12, when Carrico Implement will host their sixth “Carrico Old Iron Classic,” antique tractor and machinery show at 300 W. 48th St.

“It started several years ago as a way to bring other people beside just ‘John Deere’ people to our store,” said Cindy Eichman.

The event is a “true, traditional, antique tractor show,” she said. “It gives a day for everybody to come in and just have fun.”

And everyone in this case is a large swath of people, with participants as young as ten and as old as 101 coming from as far away as Wyoming to participate according to Eichman.

The show, while fun, is also an interactive way to learn about farming history.

“It’s a fun day to look back at the history of where farming has come from,” she said. “There’s a lot of history to see.”

Events start at 9 a.m. with an official opening ceremony and continue through the afternoon.

Well known staples of the event are scheduled through the day, but this year will feature two new events as well – the washer drop and the barrel roll –with food available on site provided by the Hobo Snack Shack.

Events of the day will conclude with an on-site parade and an award ceremony set for 3 p.m.

This year planners hope to see 150 entries for the event, topping the almost 100 participants last year.

To be added to the show’s email list call Eichman at 800-658-4640 or email at [email protected].

The event is open to the public.