Gathering of the Orange Show: New York State Allis Chalmers Tractor Gathering

Description

The St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum (SLPEM) in Madrid, NY will be the host of the 40th Anniversary of the National Allis Chalmers Tractor gathering - the Gathering of the Orange Show (GOTO) June 9-11, 2023.

Why is it called the Gathering of the Orange you may ask? The reason is because Allis-Chalmers farm equipment is orange! There will be many Allis-Chalmers Tractors and also some equipment that was manufactured over the years, some of which are quite rare!

The Old Time Spring Exhibition Show will be taking place throughout the weekend. Fun for all ages! There is plenty to experience throughout the weekend with GOTO event highlights including: Tractor Parades, Tractor Pulls, Tractor Races & Kids Pedal Tractor Races. The SLPEM will host events including: a Women's Skillet Toss, Quilt Show, and an Attic Treasures Sale.

The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum will also feature the following throughout their 'living history museum': Civil War Fort Tributes, Shingle and Sawmills, Blacksmith Shop, Carriage Barn, Sugar Shack, School House, Gas Station, Shoe Shop, Tractor Barn, General Store, Old Farmstead, Collections Building, a Log Cabin and live music.

There will also be a 50/50 Raffle, Chinese Auction. Food, ice cream, and drinks will be available to purchase along with apparel from the SLPEM and the GOTO show!

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
*Note this defines both the public events and GOTO membership exclusive events. 

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Friday, June 9 Public Schedule: (Click the above link for GOTO exclusive membership events)
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Live Demonstrations at the Blacksmith Shop
8:00am - 5:00pm: SLPEM Museum Buildings Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Animals near the Barn
9:00am - 5:00pm: Quilt Show by the Heritage Fibers Building
9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30 - 3:30pm: Saw & Shingle Mill Operating
5:00pm: Lasagna Dinner in the Main Pavilion
6:30pm-8:30/9:00pm: Live Music in the Tractor Barn by Steelin' Country* (Entry Fee is $3 per person or $5 a couple)

Saturday, June 10 Public Schedule: (Click the above link for GOTO exclusive membership events)
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Live Demonstrations at the Blacksmith Shop
8:00am - 5:00pm: SLPEM Museum Buildings Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Animals near the Barn
9:00am - 5:00pm: Quilt Show by the Heritage Fibers Building
9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30 - 3:30pm: Saw & Shingle Mill Operating
11:00am: Antique Tractor Parade
11:00am - 1:00pm: Canton Goldenaires Chorus near the Main Pavilion
1:00pm: Horse Pulls in the Equine Pavilion
1:00pm: Kids' Pedal Tractor Races in the Tractor Barn
1:00 - 3:00pm: Garden Tractor Pulls
2:30pm: Country Dance Workshop in the Tractor Barn with Steelin' Country
6:30pm - 8:30/9:00pm: Live Music in the Tractor Barn by Marty Robinson* (Entry fee $3 per person or $5 a couple)

Sunday, June 11 Public Schedule: (Click the above link for GOTO exclusive membership events)
8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Live Demonstrations at the Blacksmith Shop
8:00am - 5:00pm: SLPEM Museum Buildings Open
8:00am - 5:00pm: Animals near the Barn
9:00am: Sunday Church Service in SLPEM Nevin Church
9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30 - 3:30pm: Saw & Shingle Mill Operating
10:30am - 5:00pm: Antique Tractor Pulls
11:00am: Antique Tractor Parade
11:00am: Women's Skillet Toss - Equine Pavilion
12:00pm: Chicken BBQ - TICKETS SOLD OUT!
1:00pm: Kids' Pedal Tractor Pulls in the Tractor Barn
2:00pm: Gospel Singalong in the Tractor Barn with Steelin' Country

Auctions & Raffles:
50/50: Selling ends at 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday. 
Chinese Auction: Ends Sunday at 2:00pm.
*You do not have to be present to win for either the auction or raffles.

SLPEM Food Offerings:
7:30am - 10:00am: Breakfast
10:00am - 5:00pm: Ice Cream and Drinks served in the Corner of the Pavilion
11:00am - 6:00pm: Food & Snacks served inside the Main Pavilion (will close at 5pm on Sunday)

Additional Food Vendors to Include: The Ole Smokehouse, Pig and Moo, and The Masons of Waddington
*Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase during Friday & Saturdays evening Live Music