General News
28 September, 2022
Tractors go trekking
HUNDREDS of tractor enthusiasts will descend on Wedderburn from today for the 8th National Tractor Trek. They are coming from more than 40 clubs across Australia for the event Wedderburn Historical Engine and Machinery Society has been waiting three...
HUNDREDS of tractor enthusiasts will descend on Wedderburn from today for the 8th National Tractor Trek.
They are coming from more than 40 clubs across Australia for the event Wedderburn Historical Engine and Machinery Society has been waiting three years to host.
Earlier plans were scuttled by COVID restrictions but trek administrator Barry Bolwell said enthusiasm had not waned during the extended waiting period.
The vintage tractors from across the eras of agriculture will hit the roads on Saturday and Sunday for touring routes to the north and south of Wedderburn.
Non-driver tractor drivers will also be part of activities with visits to the district’s tourist attractions and trips to lunch stops on the trek routes.
Dinners and live music are also part of the weekend activities while a country market will be held on Sunday at the society’s engine park. The trek is presented by the National Historical Machinery Association.
Also back next week from a COVID break is Elmore Field Days starting on Monday
“With plenty of exhibitors you are sure to discover all the latest advances in agricultural machinery and technology ... everything from tools and hardware through to pools and tractors, machinery, plants, arts and crafts, steel yards, fashion, cattle crushes and anything in between,” said field days operations manager Lauren Nesbit.