Paquette’s Historical Farmall Museum

THERE’S BIG DOIN’S COMIN’ TO LEESBURG, FLORIDA THIS FEBRUARY 17TH THROUGH THE 19TH.

We are talkin’ three killer days of motorized madness, great food and drink, live music, and a whole lot more. You see, the fine folks at Paquette’s Historical Farmall are putting on their 15th Annual Tractor Show. It’s all about the love and dedication of International Harvesters and all makes and models of tractors are welcome. But that’s just the beginning of this three-day festival of fun! This year marks the 9th Annual Vintage Truck Club of America Show featuring three days of amazing antique and custom trucks. Vintage cars and antique car clubs are welcome too! You’ll discover vendors galore and big display areas for anything with a motor and wheels. Bring mamma from the kitchen, grab the anklebiters, and come on out for three days of Florida fun. Event organizer Dawn Dion tells us, “Paquette’s Historical Farmall Tractor Museum is looking forward to a great 15th Annual show. With everything from wagon rides, tons of antique tractors, vintage truck exhibits, a wide variety of vendors, to an amazing lineup of entertainment, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.” Plus, for the first time ever, Paquette’s will be throwing down a Live Auction. That’s right, Raybon Ventures is a full-service auction company with over 20 years of experience, and they are comin’ out to show us all how exciting a live auction can be. Thrill to an exciting live auction right on-site, kicking off on Saturday the 19th at 10am sharp. If you’re in the mood to get your toes to tappin, and who ain’t, then you’ll find this three-day fandango filled with killer live music. It kickstarts on Friday night with The Florida Flatliners from 6 to 8pm and a tasty BBQ dinner for just $17! You can actually dance to the tunes and eat ribs at the same time! “We are looking forward to another great year of Tractors, Trucks and Fun along with an amazing lineup of live musical entertainment including The Florida Flatlanders Bluegrass Band on Friday night. Saturday features Braxton Bennett, an amazingly talented artist who is a mixture of Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll, along with John Johnson who brings a great mix of Traditional and Outlaw Country with a splash of Southern & Classic Rock. And of course, our amazing Headliner is THE BOBBY FRISS BAND. Bobby Friss is fabulous entertainment, a guaranteed crowd pleaser and we are very excited to have him out for our show. This will be a guaranteed good time for all ages.” All this plus the live auction, vendors, exhibitors, and camping is available onsite. Visit the Show Barn and check out a world of antique memorabilia. Check out Stew’s Stuff for souvenirs, toys, and collectibles. It’s all happenin’ this February 17th through the 19th, with gates open from 8am to 5pm and a $20 admission. Discounts available for our Military and Vets. I guarantee that you will actually say, “I have never seen this many cool tractors and trucks for 20 bucks!”

Join us at 615 S. Whitney Road, in Leesburg. For more information, contact Dawn Dion at 352-728-3588 or visit www.stewsihstuff.com

And when you’re out there dancin’ to the kickass live music and throwin’ your spent ribs into the happy throng of tractor and truck aficionados, you tell ‘em that Born to Ride sent ya!

- Dave Nichols