About This Festival
The "Northern Indiana Power From the Past" event, also known as the Winamac Antique Power Show, will be held from July 17 to July 20, 2025, at 262 E Old St Rd 14 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Northern Indiana. It is a family-friendly community event focusing on preserving and celebrating Indiana’s farm heritage.
This 48th annual show features working displays of authentic antique farm machinery and tractors, many from different manufacturers, with a special manufacturer spotlight each year. Attendees can see steam engines in operation, antique farm equipment demonstrations, and a pioneer village setup that showcases historical farming tools and machinery in action. Visitors are encouraged to bring children and grandchildren to experience living agricultural history.
The event includes numerous activities and attractions:
- Daily live demonstrations of antique farm machinery and steam engines.
- A large flea market with a variety of old and new items.
- Multiple food vendors offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Live entertainment and music each day, suitable for dancing or relaxing.
- Family-appropriate children’s games and a kiddie tractor pull event.
- Popular horse pull competitions and a classic car cruise-in.
A rough daily schedule example includes:
- Morning flag-raising ceremony.
- Mid-morning to afternoon events with machinery demonstrations.
- Live entertainment performances during midday and evening.
- Evening sawmill demonstrations.
- Children’s games during the afternoon.
Admission is very affordable at $5 for adults, with children under 12 admitted free, and the cost includes all entertainment.
The event is organized by Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Inc., whose mission is to preserve, rejuvenate, and publicly display antique farm machinery and farming history artifacts. The show has a rich history, celebrating nearly five decades of dedication to farm heritage since its inception. It is a significant annual gathering for antique tractor and farm equipment enthusiasts from across the Midwest.
The overall vibe of the event is nostalgic and educational, steeped in local tradition and community spirit, with a celebratory atmosphere inviting all ages to connect with Indiana’s rich agricultural past. It’s as much about reminiscing and storytelling as it is about demonstrations and exhibits.
For detailed and updated schedules, visit the official website www.winamacpowershow.com or their Facebook page. Contact phone for inquiries is (574) 242-1738. The site and organizers encourage visitors to explore the various displays, enjoy good food, and engage in lively entertainment spread throughout the event days.