The 4th of July is over, but there are still some great opportunities for another big slice of Americana.   Cornwell's Turkeyville, U.S.A. puts the emphasis on "U.S.A" with their tribute to farming and the tractors and machinery which built this great nation!

In fact, Battle Creek was known for manufacturing farm machinery long before it was known as the Cereal City.

Cornwell's is teaming up with local tractor clubs like "Yesteryears", and others, for an exciting weekend for all ages starting this Friday, July 14th.   You'll get to check out tractors from all over the states of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

250 or more tractors and equipment will fill the big field at Turkeyville and you can walk around and share with all the owners.

Enthusiasts Gather For The Cornish Steam And Country Fair
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
  • 7:30 - Turkeyville opens for breakfast (Saturday and Sunday only; opens at 11 on Friday)
  • 8:00 - Tractor Show Opens
  • 10:00 - 2:00 The Jerry Thenen & Family  Memorial Tractor Pulls (Saturday only; weigh in starts at 8:00)
  • 11:00 - 4:00 MMRC Train Rides (Saturday & Sunday only; donations are appreciated)
  • 12:30 Kiddie Pedal Pulls ( Saturday Only)
  • 2:00 Tractor Parade
  • 3:00 Tractor Games (Friday & Saturday only)
  • 5:00 Tractor Show Closes (ends at 3pm on Sunday)
  • 6:30 Tractor Drive (Saturday only)
  • 8:00 Turkeyville Closses
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Small engine displays and demonstrations will be a part of the show.  Watch as the tractors and their owners “show off” and play games of coordination.  Plowing demonstrations are always fun to watch! A daily parade of tractors will travel around and through the campgrounds. Wave as they pass you by anywhere on the grounds!

 

Saturday will be the Antique Tractor Pull starting at 11am and continuing throughout the

Cornwells tractor show
Cornwells tractor show
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day.  A track was build for this event and will prove to make a fun day for the pullers and the crowd.  This event is in memory of Jerry Thenen and family.  Jerry was a very important part of this event and the local club. We will miss him and are proud to honor him and his family with this event!

Kids will have a blast all three days, with the “Kid’s Area,”  bounce house,  wagon rides,  bubble station,  bouncy horse races,  coloring contest,  petting farm,  and playground area.

All of these activities on the Turkeyville grounds where you can stroll throughout the complex and have a great turkey sandwich or a turkey dinner.  Known for their turkey and homemade pies offering  such great flavors as Peanut Butter,  Chiffon,  and Coconut Cream,  just to name a few of the 13 varieties that are always served at Turkeyville.

An Old Fashion Parlour is filled with freshly made ice cream and an old-fashioned soda fountain.  As you stroll through the main entrance, you will see lots of great family and farm history that is displayed on the walls.  The Country Junction is the amazing gift shop at Turkeyville complete with deli and bakery.  Plan on being at Turkeyville for the Tractor and Machinery Show July 14-16, 2017.  Hours of the 8am- 5pm all three days.  For more information please visit: www.turkeyville.com and get the whole “scoop”.

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