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John Deere Weekend of Freedom Event Schedule

John Deere 112 Vintage Lawn and Garden Tractor

Question and answer sessions with John Deere retirees who worked with the original model 110’s

John Deere 110 Vintage Lawn and Garden Tractor

Only 1,000 John Deere model 110’s were made in 1963, all in Horicon, WI

The Weekend of Freedom Machines event is entirely free and open to the public.  The three-day celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1963 John Deere model 110 lawn and garden tractor – known as the Weekend of Freedom Machine.  Only 1,000 model 110’s were made in 1963, the first John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor built in Horicon, WI.  More than 1,000 garden tractors of all makes and models will be displayed by collectors along with a variety of lawn and garden tractor memorabilia.  Attendees will also have access to food vendors, campsites and free parking.    Share with friends and family, print copies of the event poster for more information!

Times are subject to change. Factory tours are first come, first serve.

Friday, July 26th, 2013 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8:45 AM First bus leaves for factory tours.  Throughout the day, approximately every 30 minutes till 2:15 PM.
9:00 AM Opening ceremony in front of grandstands.  Swap meet and exhibits open; swap meet building, feature tractor area and general grounds.
9:30 AM Retiree session in the Show Arena
10:15 AM Driver safety session for all drivers, near registration area
10:30 AM Play In The Dirt begins on the back straight away of the track
11:30 AM Line-up for parade
12 Noon Parade begins in front of grandstand
2:00 PM Retiree session in Show Arena
2:15 PM Last bus tour to factory
3:00 PM Play in the dirt begins on the back straight away of the track
5:00 PM Show closes

Saturday, July 27th, 2013 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8:00 AM Opening ceremony in front of grandstands.  Swap meet and exhibits open; swap meet building, feature tractor area and general grounds.
8:45 AM First bus leaves for factory tours.  Throughout the day, approximately every 30 minutes till 2:15 PM.
9:30 AM Retiree session in the Show Arena
10:15 AM Driver safety session for all drivers, near registration area
10:30 AM Play In The Dirt begins on the back straight away of the track
11:30 AM Line-up for parade
12 Noon Parade begins in front of Grandstand
2:00 PM Retiree session in Show Arena
2:15 PM Last bus tour to factory
3:00 PM Play In The Dirt begins on the back straight away of the track
5:00 PM Show closes

Sunday, July 28th, 2013 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

9:00 AM Opening ceremony in front of grandstands.  Swap meet and exhibits open; swap meet building, feature tractor area and general grounds.
11:30 AM Line-up for parade
12 Noon Parade begins in front of Grandstand.Auction and United Way drawing immediately following the parade.
3:00 PM Show closes

CONTACT:
For registration and event questions
Kate Goelzhauser, 812-455-5870, kate@lagtmag.com
Darren Redding, 765-432-2571, Darren_redding580@yahoo.com

 

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