HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at the 23rd annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show at Wallace State Community College.
Charles Allen who, along with Bonnie Hamrick Brannan, took charge of the event from founders Jimmy Hamrick and Hershel Needham, said of the show’s origins, “Most of it was farmers wanting to display their equipment, like a car show. Folks want to display their cars; well, farmers want to display their tractors.”
Featured attractions will include:
- Vintage tractors dating back to the 1930s, from John Deere, Farmall, Cub, International and others. Many are restored antiques, but some are still working “fresh from the field” vehicles.
- Vintage engines that were used to power farm equipment in the early 20th century, some of which will be operating for demonstrations
- Slow races, awarding the tractor that can travel the course the slowest without stalling
- Peddle tractor races for the kids
- “Parade of Power” tractor parade, where visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of operational vintage equipment
- Skillet throwing contest for the ladies, using official tournament rules and skillets.
- Homemade ice cream, made in motorized churns powered by vintage engines
In a previous interview, event coordinator Brannan said of her father, event co-founder Jimmy Hamrick, “He always loved tractors and had been around them, worked on them, liked restoring them. He had a passion for them. He farmed and worked, too. He loved his community, and he loved giving back. If he could do anything for you, he would, so this was just one way to give back to the community.”
At a glance
Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
At Wallace State Community College in Hanceville
For more information, call 256-590-2478 or 205-616-4173, or visit www.facebook.com/HancevilleTractorShow.
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