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Tractor Fest celebrates agriculture and education
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Visitors to the annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest can view some antique equipment as well, such as this ‘Best’ model displayed at a previous event. The 2025 fest is scheduled for Oct. 11 at Micke Grove Park. Photo Contributed

Get ready for clouds of dust, a bit of rust, and a ton of family fun at the fifth annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest, an event for all ages.

Tractor Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park.

This year, organizers said they are “once again proud to partner with the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau as we work to inspire” the next generation of farmers, engineers, and agricultural innovators. To register your tractor for the fest, Museum membership is required. For an application, visit the website and click on “Upcoming Events” under the “News & Events” tab. You can also contact the Museum by calling 209-331-2055. Those wishing to attend to just enjoy the fest and see all the tractors do not need to be museum members.

Micke Grove Park is at 11793 Micke Grove Road, Lodi.

The fifth annual San Joaquin County Tractor Fest is presented in partnership with the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau and is sponsored by Holt of California, Hammer Trucking, and Mulrooney Auction Company.

Food will be provided by Ty’s Gourmet Dogs, La Bamba Mexican Food, Odyssey Coffee, and Michael’s Heavenly Sweets.

A very special new addition to this year’s event will be a mini pumpkin patch presented by Dogtown Pumpkins.

Over 450 visitors attended last year’s festivities, making San Joaquin County Tractor Fest one of the most well attended community events in the Museum’s recent history. Cost to attend is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and military; $5 for kids ages six to 17; those five and under and Museum members are admitted free. Parking in Micke Grove Park is $6 per car; free parking for members.

The San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum highlights the rich heritage of the region, from the Miwok and Yokuts Indians through Charles Weber (founder of Stockton and first farmer in the area) and the development of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings. It is home to the very popular Valley Days, an award-winning living history educational program for third, fourth and fifth graders. The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path.