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Illinois&Indiana Antique
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A Song For Old Tractor Lovers |
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Big Bud Is Here!
You can read the highlights of the journey on twitter.com/Bigbud747 |
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It's Coming To Illinois!
The World's Largest Farm Tractor The 900 HP Big Bud By special arrangement with the Williams Brothers of Big Sandy, Montana, the biggest Big Bud will appear on static display July 9-12, 2009 at Historic Farm Days in Penfield, Illinois, and will be operating in the field at the Half Century Of Progress IV at Rantoul, Illinois, August 27-30, 2009. McCormick International, USA Named Premiere Sponsor of 2009 Half Century Of Progress McCormick has become the Premiere sponsor of the 2009 event, and their generous sponsorship has helped make the appearance of the Big Bud possible. Created as part of the merger of CaseIH and New Holland, McCormick continues the tradition of building quality farm machinery that started with Cyrus McCormick's first reaper over 170 years ago. |
July 9-12, 2009 Historic Farm Days Allis Chalmers Classic Tractors Calendar Reunion Big Bud Chamberlain Tractor Trek Across America Cushman Scooters For General Information Contact: 2010 Historic Farm Days Features International Harvester! If it grew under the IHC umbrella, we want to see it in the spotlight next year! McCormick Deering, Farmall, International, and going back even farther, all the brands that joined to make IHC the innovative company it was for so long. |
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2008 Show Video We are taking orders for the 2008 Historic Farm Days video, available exclusively from the I&I Club. Featuring parade footage, field action and special features on other show activities. Special attention will be paid to the Case, Cushman, Silver King, and Antique Truck Historical features. To order, send $25.00 per DVD plus $5.00 shipping per order to: I&I Tractor Club Videos will ship in a few weeks.
Other Videos
Now Available in the I&I Country Store
Videos from:
--Historic Farm Days 2007 at Penfield, Illinois featuring John Deere --Half Century of Progress III at Rantoul, Illinois featuring the World Record 48 Horse Hitch Plus, the Half Century Of Progess III Showbook Featuring behind the scenes stories and the story of the 48 Horse Hitch. See the I&I Country Store inside our site for ordering details. Check Out Our Blogs* Featuring stories and pictures from several of the Hisoric Farm Days events at Penfield, Illinois "Half Century Of Progress Blog" Covering the bienniel Half Century of Progress events, beginning with the Third edition, August 23-26, 2007 - Including coverage of the World's Record 48 Horse Hitch, and many other activities. *"What the heck is a Blog anyway?" Well, it's short for web log, or an online journal, usually open for anyone, anywhere to read. |
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In The Spotlight
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Did you see the story about Historic Farm Days on WILL TV Channel 12 back in February 2008? The story was taped in July 2007 at Historic Farm Days at Penfield, Illinois. If you missed the broadcast, you can see it online at: http://will.atlas.uiuc.edu/index.php/prairiefire/ .
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Also Inside Our
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I&I
Country Store features merchandise and videos from Historic Farm Days and the Half Century of Progress III, the Ultimate Vintage Equipment Show. More news and information about the Club and our events. |
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