Let's Have Fun at the Tractor Show!

Today we're at the New York Steam Engine Association "Pageant of Steam" in Canandaigua, New York. There are all kinds of old tractors, steam engines, large and small stationary engines, models, and a flea market.
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[@seanmahoney2755]

Folks are always going on about the “this” that built America or the “that” that built America. I feel like I just saw what really built America. How about those people who know this, those wonderful people who work so hard to keep them looking fantastic and going in amazing good stead. Tremendous stuff! What a wonderful industrious country full of amazing creative people. Thanks Pete and feel better! Get some sleep, the best medicine!

[@joshk.6246]

Yeah, right on. These days we have fancier equipment but not the variety in district companies. There just isn't the ability to start a new equipment manufacturing company. Nor is there the guts to tackle major infrastructure building projects. Back in the day they spent the money & put their blood, sweat, and tears into building for the future. Railways, interstate highway system, bridges, lock+dam's. Im still in awe on how they manage to build the Hoover Dam. Or how engineers designed all the intricate workings in machinery without CAD or computer modeling. They were definitely doer's.

[@srantoniomatos]

One thing i find funny in north american psichology, specially usa, is also how everybody talking about the: colapse now; the end of; game changer; game over; shtf; fighting back, taking over, the dead of, new beginning...freedom fighting, salvation...its like apocalytic mentality! The world started yesterday, is gonnna end today and restart tomorow. As european i feel so old...not wisdom like old, just old and tired... One of the best things about pete vlog is how sane and balance he is. He can be jovial and wisdom in such kind lovely way.

[@michaelschreiner95]

Most americans are sane like Pete. The internet and politics have brought out the crazies.

[@srantoniomatos]

@@michaelschreiner95 sure, i belive so. And its not all bad. There s a certain energy, a faith, a hope thing can get done and can change, and im sure part of usa sucess in building the strongest country on earth. I see it i brazil too, very young, lots of energy... in europe and asia everything so old , in demographics, culture and power structures, seems like no matter what is just the same old same old...

[@jimmydykes7961]

Here in my neck of the woods it used to be all country...cotton fields,pasture,hay fields and deep woods.I have a small farm and several old tractors,because I'm one of the few left that actually love and preserve the old ways

[@southtexashay777]

Mr. Pete, what a way to create memories with the kiddos. I wish my father was still around we had such fun together, but the memories are like yesterday!! I wish he was here to see our accomplishment in life. Hope you all have a super day!!!

[@southtexashay777]

@@teenagefarmer Thank you, hope you enjoy!!!

[@southtexashay777]

@@teenagefarmer I would be glad to give you a shout out. I know It's really hard starting off. No one like helping others on KZbin.

[@southtexashay777]

@@teenagefarmer it would really be something if Pete would give both of us a boost. 😆 . I put 37 years in Law Enforcement and really enjoy doing videos. Keep safe young man and always be honest and respectful to your parents.

[@kailand3056]

Pete, thank you for taking us along on your day at the tractor show. It’s so refreshing to see real people enjoying real life - this is the America where I want to live.

[@joehovanec1985]

Mr. Pete, you seemed to spend more time photographing red tractors than green ones. I'm prettner positive that was an overlooked mistake on your part. Thanks for sharing the show with us.

[@stanleyconrad4234]

I’m glad you are able to edit and post this. I realize this was filmed prior to your Covid announcement, I hope you are getting better already. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kenuber4766]

Pete...Thanks for taking us alone for the show! We don't have shows like this out west!

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

Pete Thank you so very much for this video. Today I've seen equipment I've only ever seen in pictures and magazines. Enjoyed them all. Me being a gearhead and certified blacksmith, bladesmith and gunsmith the tools and all the toys there made my week. God Bless

[@leerocks3859]

Thank you Mr. Pete for taking us with you, hope your feeling better soon

[@websterbehrens7837]

Thank you so much for taking us to the antique tractor and machinery show . Really enjoyed the show !!!!

[@flybyairplane3528]

Pete, hello, there is nothing like an old tractor show, working ones, engines doing all sort of chores,,as well as REAL PROJECTS, nice to have your some with you, stay well&Safe, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertheflin5446]

Thank you for taking me to the tractor show. I really enjoyed it. As others have said, it was machines like these as well as the people who invented and operated these machines that built America.

[@rosalieroku3818]

What a delightful gift. Thank you.

[@timothyrill3825]

WOW......what an exhibit! All kept alive by farmers and from the heart. So much history in one place. Talk about what built America and preserved for the world to enjoy. Thank you for bringing us along. So educational. A documentary could be made from your videos, powerful and so enjoyable!

[@DD-fm4pk]

My Dad collected and restored tractors for 40 years. He probably went 20 to 30 shows a year after he retired. I would go to a few a year when I was not working. He was very well known throughout the states. He is gone now, but it brings back good memories. Thanks for the good video.

[@MadMax-et7um]

It is great to see those old tractors and equipment. I think it is sad when they are taken to the scrap yard or left out to rot into the ground. Hats off to those that take the time to restore them and keep them going. If it were not for them, those old works of art and engineering would all but be forgotten.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

It’s a whole WORLD, so detailed and deep and amazing. Thank you for sharing it. Clearly, you are far from alone in your fondness and respect for older generations of working tractors and the people who built and used them. The drone footage showed the surprising scale of this event. To my eyes, these old machines are far more interesting and varied than automobiles. They did far more than cart people around. Some of the oldest ones reminded me of old locomotive steam engines.

[@harvfoos1952]

Thanks Pete, you took me back to the 50's and 60's. our county fair and my grandfather's farm growing up. Hope you are feeling better.

[@AS-tb7kg]

Pete Thanks for taking us along with you. Like so many other viewers there were tractors I had only see in pictures. It was a great show.

[@Flowing23]

Happy you are feeling better Pete. Be sure to take it easy for a bit . Thank you.

[@oompah_your_dupa]

Thanks for taking us along! Always makes me happy to see big shows like this still thriving across the country.

[@quebot1111]

I love it when you take us along on these outings Thank you

[@4stringmanagmaildcom]

The fascination with tractors is interesting. Clearly a common thing. My grandpa was a farmer and I was fortunate enough to do some work with him on his farm when I was a kid including driving tractors cultivating crops and cutting hay. So I get it to a certain extent. For me the fascination is boats. Boats of all kinds. Especially old ones. Another common interest. Glad you are feeling better Pete.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I like old boats too Mike.

[@glennwatts2306]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm I keep records on Clever Boat names: My Favorite The " Never Again II"

[@avahightower4685]

:) Even your quiet videos are a pleasure to watch. Thank you for taking us with you, Pete. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[@delstalopalmay]

Love your farm videos, all of them. My husband and I love watching you and Hil work together. Love the new painted hay wagon your dad did. Love the interaction of the animals while you do maintenance and feeding. Good job! Love your kids!

[@locustvalleyfarms7241]

Crazy how machines evolved over the years I like they way you show that in your videos!!

[@RatdogDRB]

It's always good to see that the old stuff still works.

[@muralip2052]

Really appreciate your effort to keep the videos coming despite covid. Hope we can get back to regular videos soon. Take care.

[@spingirl4855]

Looks like a fun day walking around the tractor show..thanks for sharing!

[@davidschlecht3016]

Pete, a beautiful sight to see the wonderful history of tractors and machinery. A lot of talent and hard work went into building the tools that helped to build this great country.

[@kresimirbazijanec3730]

Hey Gang, Great Posting Pete, nice to see you, Dad and the boys taking time to see the show, God's Good Blessings to you and your beautiful family keep up the great work love U guys XOXOXO stay safe and healthy

[@vickirose87]

Loved watching this! My husband showed his John Deeres here for several years, but back in the 1980-90’s. Looks like it’s really grown since then! Thanks!

[@toddvandyke1023]

That's a huge show and there were some beautiful restorations. Thanks for sharing, Pete

[@liamg2063]

Thank you so much for uploading this Pete!!!! Love it when you go to the tractor show!!!

[@mikedaugharty5544]

Thanks for taking us along there Pete was an awesome show looks like a lot of turnout!! unbelievable size!!

[@johnrosier1686]

WOW! That was an impressive lineup of both tractors and equipment. Thanks for the quick run through. It looks like that is one of those shows that you could spend hours and hours walking around and still not see it all.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Thank you so much for taking us along on your adventure at the show. I loved every minute of it and was just as fascinated by so many of the exhibits. It's amazing the time and money that these people put into there pride and joys machines. Love the tool sections too!. I live in farm country here in Westen Ma (Hancock) and next to a working farm. so get to see lots of farm equipment at work fact hay field all around my house. for one thing. So glad I went along vicariously video mode thanks again Pete glade to see your dad sons and friend. God speed.. ECF

[@karenexner6848]

Good to see the kids with you!

[@annalorree]

Are you feeling alright, Pete? You complimented both a Ford and a John Deere in this video! Seriously though, thank you for sharing this day with your kids, your dad, and some amazing old machines.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I must be delirious ;)

[@georgelewis8904]

Thanks for taking us along, great to see all those older tractors.

[@lmlrabbitry]

Totally ENJOYED that video, thanks for taking the time to do that :)

[@Joe6packAmerican]

Thanks for taking us to the show. Hope you're doing better.

[@santaclause5743]

That was very enjoyable. Good grief, it would take a week to really look at everything. I seen stuff that my grandpa used when I was only knee high to a grasshopper. I'm now 66. Thanks for sharing Pete.

[@bay9876]

Just being together with family enjoying the day with some of the best engineering of those days is a great event. Hard to believe that belts was the only way of transferring power. Some of those factories had belt running all over the place from one huge steam engine. The concrete floor would shake and rattle from this monster.

[@slhasebroock]

Well, that was fun! Thanks for taking us along!

[@byronmcgee4118]

America feeds the world. This technology has enabled an expansion of population, growth of human life. Amazing!

[@solitarybell2836]

Glad to see your feeling better Pete, thanks again for another great video!

[@jamielandis4606]

I’m not big into tractors, but, I am into spending time with you! Thanks for taking us along!

[@robertmoore6700]

Love seeing these old machines. Hey I'm old 1) so naturally I love old stuff.

[@nicoferreira1426]

Greetings out of Africa - thanks for sharing - I remember seeing one of these old steam machines blowing clouds of smoke on the diamond diggings in Kimberley, 60 years ago! What fond memories!

[@gailrobinson8177]

All of us are cheering you on to a full recovery.

[@erikas974]

Pete thank you for taking me around. I guess not many woman are interested in tractors but as I use to work for Massey Ferguson in Australia I fell in love with them. I do have a few model tractors to remind me. Wish I could of been there. Best wishes get well. 🐨

[@HisWayHomestead]

so glad you brought us along for this trip! really enjoyed seeing all the old tractors!

[@stevetuttle5472]

What a amazing show! All that history in one spot!

[@margaretcurry8414]

The Steam Traction Engines (we called them threshing machines) played a role for a brief period of time until the tractors really took off. My father/our family belonged to the Saginaw Valley Live Steam Association in Michigan. All my life in the summer we usually went to Lapeer or Imlay City Michigan with our Steam Engine (fueled with Wood which made white smoke or fueled with coal with black smoke and Soot!) Dad used wood as the flues did not get as dirty. Every year we shined and painted our engine up and watch as a lowboy tractor semi trailer came and got our engine to haul it off to the fairgrounds for a week end of fun. I sure miss those days.

[@Jamestrent9]

Hilary is at home thinking peace and quiet! perfect time to read a book! If pete could he would bring a lot of those tractors home with him! lol

[@doncook6446]

Thanks for sharing the video. I used to go to that same show with my dad every year back in the 70s and I always loved it. Great memories.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Super jealous I wish we had a tractor show that nice around here!

[@litesronno1shome]

Hope you're feeling better Pete, take care

[@boneyardgaragesmallenginer188]

Nice show thanks for taking me along 👍🏻 ~ Tom from Boneyard Garage ~

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

This truly was an amazing show that you shared with us. Are used to take my father-in-law to the old thrashers steam engine in Mount Pleasant Iowa every year while he was still alive and it was quite a day for us. It always got a little hot and “steamy coach but it was such an honor to see especially the old restorations which were up and running…At high noon they would have a Calvacade of Power … from the small ninja into the largest and then behind the steam engines would come the work horses in the wagons that they pulled in so forth it took about two hours to see everything that came through the parade and not everybody did the parade. One section I really enjoyed was the 4H area where they were restoring crackers that belong to their grandparents or they found out in the field and they pulled it out, bringing it back to life which was such an honor and pleasure to see. They would have a notebook beside it from beginning to end and there were rules on what these young men and women could do in your restoration and I think the most important was how to maintain the original history and color, & If my memory serves me well, I believe the student was required to do all, ALL The restoration work by themselves but it was pretty hard to believe that some of that quality of work truly was done only by the student. A question I had as you were running your footage of similar very old steam engines was did they ever look that good when they were first purchased? Were those the original colors of some of those gray and red and green steam engine engines with the LARGE ROUNDED HUBS??? It truly was wonderful hearing the sounds of the different engines running..9 whether they were just a normal Size or riding on the back of a small wagon pulled by a miniature horse in the parade… You just don’t forget the sounds of those wonderful steam engines. I have a picture of five farmers working on a field and it’s an all black and white. In the lead of this group of harvesters is my husband‘s Grandfather (also the town mayor), on one of the steam engines that had the bulldozer tracks… I did never really care for those, and then he was followed every so many feet and everybody taking the next row over, by four other men on tractors. One is His Father & then an Uncle is on one of the tractors. We could not identify the other two men but we assume they were nearby farmers or friends or both! It’s quite a historic photograph and one of my favorites from his grandfathers farm and life how it used to be which ... represented hell men would get together and help each other with the harvest is there a farm and then they move onto the next guys farm, making sure everybody’s crops got in before the weather changed. I wouldn’t want to live that life again that’s for sure and I never really did live the steam engine life but far as powerful and beautiful as they were they were also very dirty and I didn’t like that part at all. My grandfather had an old steam engine and he used it for many years in my youth and then I have no clue what happened to it. Maybe it is in a local history Museum down in that county. Thank you again Pete &Hillary for taking us on your trip. It was most enjoyable!! God bless you♥️♥️♥️

[@stevechaudoir9052]

Looks like a great event. Thanks for taking us along Pete.

[@KChandler9362]

Thank you for sharing your day at the tractor show Pete! Some of those tractors were in like new condition. You should’ve had your old steel wheel tractor there and maybe the MD. And maybe the other one you restored. In the area I live here in Nova Scotia they have a bunch of old machines and tractors for show at the fair/exhibition. Neat to watch.

[@PrincesslilBB]

I hope you are feeling better 💓, I loved looking at all those cool tractors 🚜. Thanks Pete

[@jimsoltz2603]

Thanks for the adventure Peter, enjoyed the walk about.

[@cwest1223]

Pete I do not know how you and your wife do all of this great quality production work and run the farm. I don't watch TV and at the end of most days there is only enough time watch a video. Thanks for the work you put in because what a blessing to spend time like with your family and that is fun to see. I have always enjoyed this show, did not make it this year though. I feel bad for Hopewell an area that has lost its identity, especially next to Canandaigua one of the prestigious locations in the finger lakes. Have a great day.

[@ericlaker1983]

What a big antique show !!! Thank you. Hope you get to feeling better soon!!

[@beverlygiroux2824]

Good afternoon, Pete, It was really interesting to go to the "Pageant of Steam". I have never seen so many tractors in one place. I am fascinated with the making of "shakes", and the OLD tractors, golly, they sure are beautiful. Thanks for sharing an afternoon! Bev in Maine

[@seanmahoney2755]

You are always making me smile and for that i would like to truly and sincerely thank you. You do a really good job.

[@garyrumer153]

It looks like you guys had a great time. A little history of those old antiques are a great educational experience for the youngster and adults alike.

[@Sleekfalcon]

I could only hope for a tractor show close enough to go to. I couldn't imagine seeing everything in a day, you'd miss to much. So many amazing machines there. I also watch diesel creek who attemds a steam show i think in Pennsylvania, a wide variety there as well. It is amazing how much hp we think we need now compared to what some others have said, was needed to build this country with. You were right in your previous video, not everything has to be restored or renewed. I have seen some restoration projects where they put a protective coating over the patina instead of painting over it. So many ways to keep the old going from on display to fully functional. Thanks for a wonderful video. Hope you all had a blast, i know i had one watching.

[@jimfausset8122]

thanks so awesome to see 100 year old tractors that are brand new. People have done great jobs like you did on the one you let us get to follow you restore neat

[@ItsjustChris95]

What a great outing with the kids and dad . I really enjoyed !!! Thank You

[@harrisonchevy4452]

The internet and KZbin are wonderful outlets to view the world from. Great video, love the old equipment, just wondering what this old equipment would look like doing the work it was intended to due. Very fascinating 🧐 stuff. Thanks 🙏 Pete and family for a great video.

[@roberthocking9138]

I belong to a steam and oil engine preservation group in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. It was great to see all those large horizontal stationary oil engines. I wish I could get to the US to see them. We have 5 working examples in our museum.

[@sitflyer2661]

Wow, I love old machinery and this video did not disappoint. Well done, what a fine show!

[@JTFarmGirlLife]

My husband and I went to the Rantoul, IL, antique tractor show a couple years ago - looks very similar! The steam engines did plowing “demonstrations”. Took about 8-10 guys for some. Hundreds of tractors (if not thousands), your common to your rare; vendors, even some horse drawn demos for pre-tractor plowing. If you’re ever in the area it was pretty awesome! Only every two years - I think 2023 is the next one.

[@davidwilson9247]

Pete, great visit. We have a similar one in Richmond, VA. Also south of Richmond on I95 near Petersburg is a great tractor museum with over 200 restored operational units.

[@RestorationFarm9503]

Great video. Love those old machines. Get well soon!

[@benjohnson1082]

What a great tractor show!

[@richardhicks7946]

Great video Pete. It it was great just seeing the old machines. Hard to believe how far we have come since the days of the old steam tractors. They had some really nice looking tractors there. Y'all stay safe be careful and hope you get better soon. Take care.

[@MaynardFamilyHomestead]

Man that looks like fun! Hope you and your family are on the mend. We’re praying for y’all.

[@stefanos5423]

i really like your videos of these tractor shows. well done.

[@Sandra-kk4tl]

I do hope you and the family are feeling better. I absolutely love this video of the old equipment!

[@larrymoore6640]

Thanks Pete and take care of that cold....⛑⛑

[@petercoffey7980]

That was great, thanks for letting us tour with you all!!

[@christopherschultz1009]

That Rumly oil pull A/C was made in the town I live in. The factory has been tore down now. Laporte Indiana. Alot of cool tractors and Equipment. Thanks for the show. Hope you feel better. 👍🙂

[@rileyreeves621]

Absolutely loved this video! Great seeing all of these old machines.

[@jeffgardenier609]

Oh my Pete, I really can't thank you enough. Some of my fondest memories of my childhood were right there at that pagent of steam back in the 70's.

[@josepholander4344]

Thanks for the video. Glad to see all the old equipment.

[@jenaswartout4399]

Now that is what a good time looks like. Seeing all the restorations was great, especially the steam powered machines.

[@HTPJohn]

That was a great show! Thank you so much for sharing, Pete. -John

[@WH32R]

Glad you guys were able to come out! One of the guys in the garden tractor group I'm in tagged me in a reply on a post and said he saw my rolling swingset in the video lol. So to answer your question as to what the heck it is, she's a 48/49 Bolens Ridemaster garden tractor with the add-on High Clearance kit that Bolens offered to make it into a nursery/vineard tractor. If you're ever in Macedon, feel free to look me up on facebook, I'd be happy to let you do a vid on her and take it for a spin, granted I'm working on making a standard axle for her so I can run her around the home property without hitting tree trunks lol.

[@madisonjam85]

Loved the video. We were there Thursday afternoon and again Saturday. I definitely look forward to the show every year!

[@jerryolson3408]

You are so lucky to have this time with your dad and your kids. Enjoy every minute.

[@1936case]

I could listen to that Murphy diesel in that Northwest shovel all day long. They just have a sweet sound.

[@anneoreilly4900]

The Great Oregon Steam Up - used to go every year with the kiddos. Great fun.

[@Cookiegrabber-]

Thank you for the tour, I love the drone footage, as always. I really enjoy the old machinery, and those restorations are unimaginable! This is our anniversary weekend, so I chose to skip the Pageant this time. I hope you’re feeling better very soon!

[@Wazup13579]

Every year on the way to vacation we stop at a place in WV called Cool Springs. Has all this stuff, old tractors, hit and miss engines, steam engines, horse drawn equipment, trains, Ford model T’s and A’s. Sadly its all wasting away but really cool to see.

[@jpeel2066]

Great to see you have the same shows as we do here in the UK. Could watch another couple of hours of that. We have one at the end of the month. Always helps to have good weather. Thanks for the video. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@halbomb]

I appreciate the screen time for the greens out there even though they’re not your favorite.