SUBLETTE — The 40th Annual Sublette Toy and Antique Tractor Show will be held on March 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.  

The featured brand this year is International Harvester, which will be well represented featuring over 180 pieces of equipment including; tractors, trucks, wagons, and plows. Not to mention toys t-shirts and memorabilia. IH Northern Illinois Chapter President for the last 15 years Ken Wolf said that it’s a labor of love but hard work getting set up. 

Other models on display include Allis Chalmers, Case, Ford, John Deere, New Holland, Oliver, and a few surprises. Since 1982 the tractors have been proudly displayed outside on Sublette Main Street, and farmers and collectors are readily available to share the history and stories of the machine that first helped revolutionize farming back in 1812. If you are looking for that special toy tractor, old farm literature, crafts, or a keepsake, wander into five buildings loaded with items from vendors locally as well as Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin. 

Over the years, if the weather cooperates, the show can draw between 5,000-6,000 people. Lunch stands will be available and provided by the Sub-let Indians and Maytown Comets 4-H Clubs. 

The annual Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday morning from 7 a.m. to noon at the fire station. Free Shuttle Bus service to the display buildings will be provided.