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NEW ENGLAND JOHN DEERE EXPO




 NEW ENGLAND JOHN DEERE EXPO ROLLS INTO NEW BOSTON

Weekend-long event features antique tractors, demonstrations, vendors and fun for all ages!

New Boston, NH - The New England John Deere Expo returns to New Hampshire in August for a full weekend of fun for the entire family.  Sponsored by the Northeast Two-Cylinder Tractor Club, the event will take place Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24 on the grounds of the Hillsborough County Youth Center, Route 13, New Boston, New Hampshire.

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The New England John Deere Expo features antique John Deere farm tractors from bygone days on display, as well as competitions and working equipment demonstrations.  New this year will be the addition of International, Farmall and McCormick-Deering tractors.

"We are excited to be back in New Boston," said Tom Miller, event organizer and member of the Northeast Two-Cylinder Tractor Club.  "This is New England's largest John Deere show and promises to be a fun-filled event for the entire family.  You don't have to own tractors to enjoy the event - we have various events, demonstrations, seminars, vendors, food and fun activities to appeal to kids and adults alike."

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Visitors can go back in time as they view displays showing the evolution of tractors by manufacturer with side by side comparisons of the various makes, models, years and purposes.  Demonstrations will show how the tractors and equipment were used by farmers and others through the years.

In addition, the weekend-long event will feature:

-An expanded children's area with pedal tractor games, activities, scavenger hunts and a farm animal petting area;

-Tractor pulls;

-Tractor games;

-Tractor parades;

-Seminars;

-Vendors displaying antique tractor parts and accessories, clothing, toys and various items;

-Huge Raffle and Silent Auction;

-Pig Roast, Spaghetti Supper and Chicken Barbecue (additional charge for each);

-Food vendors offering a large selection of food and soft serve ice cream, slush, frappes and sundaes.

The event opens Friday, August 22 and runs through Sunday, August 24.  Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday.  Admission is $5.00 per person; children under 12 are aadmitted free of charge.  There is ample free parking and the grounds are accessible.

Proceeds from the New England John Deere Expo benefit the non-profit event sponsors and are used to perpetuate the event and provide education of our agricultural heritage.

For more information, visit the Northeast Two Cylinder Club's website at www.twocylinderclub.org, or Facebook: www.facebook.com/newenglandjohndeereexpo.com  or call 603-487-3883.








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