Union Local FFA, Alumni Present 35th Annual Farm Toy Show
The Future Farmers of America Annual Farm Toy Show, an event that brings together vendors and the community for a family-friendly celebration of agriculture, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Union Local High School, 66779 Belmont Morristown Rd., Belmont.
The admission fee is $3 and free for those under 12.
“Both youth and adults spend countless hours designing detailed model farms using their collections,” agricultural education and FFA advisor Kory Smith, said, “and many of these displays are truly works of art.”
Additionally, the event welcomes returning vendors offering an extensive selection of farm toys, ranging from vintage collectibles to modern tractors, barns, animals and accessories.
The event has expanded to include additional vendors selling items such as travel mugs, purses and other specialty goods.
Attendees have the opportunity to view the displays and vote for their favorites. The event also includes raffles, a concession stand featuring a variety of homemade and classic fair-style foods, and a pedal pull for children at 1 p.m.
As described by Smith, the Pedal Pull is an activity in which participants sit on pedal-powered tractors and attempt to pull a weighted transfer sled as far as possible. The sled becomes progressively more difficult to pull the farther the child goes. Children up to age 12, with a maximum weight of 75 pounds, are eligible to participate.
All proceeds from the Farm Toy Show directly benefit the Union Local FFA Chapter. The funds help offset the costs of student travel, contests, and leadership opportunities throughout the year.
“Without the continued support of our FFA Alumni and this event, many students would need to pay several hundred dollars out of pocket to participate in trips and competitions,” Smith said. “This fundraiser helps ensure that more students can take advantage of these valuable experiences.”
Smith said one of the best parts of the Farm Toy Show is how it connects generations through agriculture, and it’s a meaningful way to honor agricultural heritage while supporting today’s students.
“As you walk through the displays, you often hear grandparents telling their grandchildren stories like, ‘This is what our family farm looked like 40 years ago,’ or ‘We had a barn just like that when I was growing up.’”
For more information contact: Corey Betts at 740-289-0903 or Bobby Saffell at 740-312-3206.
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