Waterman Lions Summerfest & Antique Tractor and Truck Show Saturday

Plan to bring the family out this Saturday to the Waterman Lions Summerfest & Antique Tractor and Truck Show. It will be a fun and affordable day of fun for the entire family. There will be plenty to do, including a stage show, Waterman & Western Train rides, tractor pull, crafter/flea market, Lion food concessions and raffles, charity auction, live bands on stage, evening beer garden, big fireworks show and much more. A full schedule of events is listed under the video below. There will be a special appearance by ag media personality, Max Armstrong.

The Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show is always held on the third Saturday in July at Waterman Lions Park in Waterman, IL., this year, that’s July 18th. There is no admission, and there is no charge for most events. This is a family oriented affair that offers something for everyone.

Download 2015 Schedule (pdf)

7:00 – 9:30     Breakfast (Served by volunteers from Shabbona United Church of Christ)

7:00               Tractor Pull weigh in

9:30               Vintage Baseball Game

10:00             Tractor Pull Starts – managed by Doug Bend and volunteers with Shabbona United Church of Christ

10:00 – 4:00   Train Rides by Waterman & Western Railroad , Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, and many       

                     other kid’s activities

10:00 – 5:00    Craft Show/Flea Market

10:30              Lion’s Food Concessions open

11:00 – 11:45  Mr Steve’s Kid’s and Magic Show

11:00 – 4:00   Cowboy Quick Draw

12:00             Tractor & Truck Parade of Power announced by Mark Tuttle, DeKalb County Farm Bureau President

                     Special appearance by Max Armstrong is planned 

1:00 – 2:00      Charity Auction by Shabbona United Church of Christ – Sheldon Rueff, auctioneer

2:00 – 3:00      Pedal Pull (sign up at 1:30) For Kids & Adults

3:00 – 11:30    Beer Garden by Pub West

5:00               Lions Draw Down, Pedal Tractor, & 50/50 Raffles & Tractor/Truck Show Trophy Awards

                          Purchase raffle tickets from any Waterman Lion or at Pub West in Waterman                      

5:30 – 7:30      Live Music – The Beaux

8:00 – 11:30    Live Music – Destination Unknown

9:15               Fireworks Show