Greensburg Power of the Past

The 2025 Greensburg Power of the Past event runs from August 13 to August 17 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds in Greensburg, Indiana. It highlights Allis Chalmers tractors and showcases antique machinery from days gone by, offering a mix of machinery displays, entertainment, flea markets, food booths, kids' games, a toy show, horse pulls, demonstrations, a parade, and more.

This event is a 5-day annual reunion organized by the Greensburg Power of the Past Club, a nonprofit founded in 1989 to preserve and promote interest in antique tractors and farm machinery, emphasizing the education and appreciation of historical agricultural equipment and its social impact. The event has a strong community focus, aiming to give back locally while preserving heritage for historians and enthusiasts.

Surrounding the event, the Decatur County Fairgrounds area offers a family-friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere with opportunities to stroll flea market booths selling antiques, arts, crafts, and collectibles. The vibe is nostalgic and educational, drawing fans of vintage agricultural equipment and local heritage, with visitors traveling from distant places including Canada.

Activities and schedule highlights:

• Antique tractor pull events, taking place on Thursday and Friday nights at 6 p.m., feature farm tractors made before 1959 competing in pull strength and restoration showcase.
• A parade of antique power is held on Saturday.
• Tractor games are scheduled throughout the weekend to engage participants.
• Horse and pony pulls add competitive animal events to the lineup.
• A toy show runs Saturday and Sunday, alongside kids’ games on Saturday evening.
• Other attractions include grocery bingo, quilts on display, and an annual fiddle contest held in the Community Building on Saturday.
• Sunday morning features an annual consignment auction, which has grown in popularity.
• Demonstrations include saw milling with steam engines and various noon whistle shows, highlighting operational antique machinery.
• Food booths and entertainment provide a festive environment with continual activities and music.

Most events take place throughout the fairgrounds and surrounding fields, with specific locations including the tractor pull areas, the Community Building for the fiddle contest, and designated flea market zones.

The event’s long history – now over 35 years – reflects its importance in preserving agricultural traditions and sharing the legacy of antique farm equipment with new generations while serving the local community socially and economically.

Admission is charged, the venue is handicapped accessible, and further information or updates can be found on the official website or the event’s Facebook page.