It might be eight long months before Memorial Day weekend rolls round, but we’re starting to talk tractors around here. Just got word from the boss man that the Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club will be hosting their national show at Best of the West 2017. Should be fun.

*Sigh* … while there are a few stragglers still down in the pasture, almost all our tractor friends have gone back home. Thank goodness we have these beautiful photos and video to give us our “equipment fix” until 2017. Endless thanks to Another Rick Evans Photo and Vector Life for allowing us to share their talent!

Visit the site to see the new Photo & Video Gallery

Whew! We’re dusty and our feet are tired, our lips chapped and faces sunburnt; but we think this year’s show was a big success! Thank you to everyone who helped us put it all together and for those of you who took the time to travel out to our little ranch. Happy Memorial Day from our family to yours.

Yee-haw! Are you ready to get your tractor on?

Best of the West 2016 kicks tomorrow, May 27 at 8 a.m.!

Here’s a highlight of what we have planned…

Earth moving demonstrations starting at 9 a.m.
Daily tractor parades at 10:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Our famous STEAM TRAIN will be taking tours of the historic ranch
Grub down on some yummy BBQ by the Farm Buerau, with Firestone Walker beer and Ancient Peaks wine for sale too!

We’ll have a daily military salute in the Estrada Garden at 12 noon.

Friday is the KJUG Barn Dance! Wear your best boots!

Saturday and Sunday bring the WWII B-25 bomber, “Executive Sweet”. Be one of the lucky few who catch a bird’s eye view of our beautiful countryside.

Visit the website, http://www.bestofthewestshow.com for a full schedule and information!

Definitely the coolest thing you’ll ever do with yourself. If you’re interested in booking a flight, please email destini@historicSMR.com or call (805) 540-3214

You can now pre-purchase you tickets online.

Eventbrite – Purchase Best of the West tickets

See you at the show!

We’ve posted an Exhibitor Form for all of those who are interested in bringing equipment to the Ranch for the big day. Check it out under the “Exhibitors” tab.

Also, we’ve updated information about lodging in the area, for our out-of-town friends.