The event was listed as the 40th Annual Tractor Rodeo. My mind raced with what that would look
like. Having competed in many rodeos
during my life, I was having a hard time trying to envision a tractor rodeo. It was a ‘must see’ on my list this week so
today we headed off to Wellton, Arizona.
I entered the address into my GPS but it kept giving me an
error. This prompted a call to the
number listed on their website. I had to
chuckle as the gal explained that the website address was wrong and she didn’t
have an actual address. I guess it was a
good thing I called. She proceeded to
give me the following instructions:
“Take Exit 30 off of
Interstate 80 and turn right. You will
see a cemetery and church on the left and just after that you will see a golf
course on the right. Turn right and
continue on that road. I’m not sure what
road that is but you will see all the tractors on the left. You can’t miss it.”
After I hung up I immediately went online and discovered
that the population of Wellton, Arizona is under 3,000. That explained the verbal directions I
received.
The tractor rodeo wasn’t a rodeo at all but an equipment and
tractor show. Admission was $5 and was
to benefit the Town of Wellton Parks and Recreation.
The event was set up on a graded
dirt lot and was white lined for the participating vendors. I did take notice that there were vendors from
as far away as Alaska.
As I walked up and down the display rows I couldn’t help but
feel the pride in the individuals behind their equipment and tractors. Many had arrived in motorhomes and set up
camp in this remote acreage site for the 2-day event.
I did enjoy the morning and learned some historical facts
along the way.
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