How do I become an exhibitor at Buckley?

Our Show depends on exhibitors, they make-up the greater portion of our show. We have yet to not find room for a worthy exhibit.

Exhibitors are not charged a gate fee. All worthy exhibits are allowed two free adult passes plus any kids 15 and under for the show. Additional adults may be charged admission. Exhibitors are allowed admission to the showgrounds and can start camping the Tuesday the week of the show. Tractors and equipment may start being dropped off the Sunday before the show.

Exhibitors camping at the show will be charged a $10.00 maintenance fee (this is a flat $10.00 fee for the whole show).

Please Note:  For 2021, we have changed the gate that the exhibitors come in. This year all exhibitors must come in through the East Gate on 13 Road (County Road 633). Please keep your eyes open for the signs  that will direct you past the East Gate and into the holding area to the north of the showgrounds.   You will then loop around and come back across 13 Road into the East Gate. This sounds more complicated than it is.  We will have signs and people directing traffic.

Antique tractor and implement exhibitors

• No advance notice or registration required.
• Farm Tractors must be 1976 and older.  Garden tractors must be 1970 and older.  Antique cars and trucks must be 1970 and older.
• All exhibits must first go to East Gate located off of 13rd [County Road 633] to get your gate passes and pay your $10 Camping Maintenance Fee.
• Then you must go to the Tractor Shack were you will register your exhibit and be assigned your tractor parking spots.
• No personal golf carts or ATVs allowed.  Free handicap shuttle service is  available at at all times to take a person anywhere on the show grounds.  A regular shuttle service also is available on the showgrounds, flea market, and the parking area free of charge.
• Pets are allowed at your camp site only.
• No utility trailers in campgrounds.
• $25.00 fee if selling a tractor/implement in exhibit area.
• Tractor drivers 12 to 15 years old mast have a signed liability waver by a parent or grandparent.
• Number one rule: HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!

If you have any more questions about being a tractor exhibitor, please contact:

Jim Luper
[email protected]
231-499-6574

Antique gas engine exhibitors

Gas engine exhibitors are generally provided an area where you can camp with your exhibit.

• No advance notice or registration required.
• No personal golf carts or ATVs allowed.  Free handicap shuttle service is  available at at all times to take a person anywhere on the show grounds.  A regular shuttle service also is available on the showgrounds, flea market, and the parking area free of charge.
• All exhibitors must first go to the new camping registration area where you will get your gate passes. After that one of the gas engine area workers will show you were to set up. Then you must go to the Tractor Shack to register your exhibit.
• Vehicles and utility trailers not used as part of your display are expected to be parked in the holding area across from the East gate.
• Pets are allowed at your exhibit site only.
• $25.00 fee if selling engines/parts in the exhibit area.
• Number one rule, HAVE FUN!!!!

If you have any more questions about being a gas engine exhibitor, please contact:

Allen & Donna Tilford
Allen: 517-652-1104
Donna: 517-652-1103

Steam traction engines

• Steam engines must have a current boiler inspection.
• Must have an experienced operator.
• All exhibits must first go to the new camping registration area where you will get your gates passes and camping info. Then you must go to the Tractor Shack were you will register your exhibit.
• No personal golf carts or ATVs allowed.  Free handicap shuttle service is  available at at all times to take a person anywhere on the show grounds.  A regular shuttle service also is available on the showgrounds, flea market, and the parking area free of charge.
• Pets are allowed at your camp site only.
• $25.00 fee if selling a steam engine in exhibit area.
• Number one rule, HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!

If you have any more questions about being a steam engine exhibitor, please contact:

Tom Graham
2910 Wilson Road
East Jordan, Michigan 49727
231-350-0782
[email protected]

Miniature Steam Engines

• Boilers that fall into what the State of Michigan Miniature Boiler Classifications are discussed here.
• The Buckley Steam Committee will perform a safety review of miniature steam boilers prior to firing. That criteria can be requested below. We recommend that this be reviewed prior to your arrival.
• An experienced operator is required to fire the boiler.
• A $25 fee is charged for selling items at your exhibit.
• Have fun showing off your display !

If you have questions about being a miniature steam engine exhibitor, contact:

Pete LaBelle
616-403-2463 (evenings)
[email protected]

Or

Martin Holzschu
231-330-1530
[email protected]

Antique Cars & Trucks

• No advance notice registration required.
• No cars or trucks newer then 1970.
• No hot rods
• All exhibits must first go to the new camping registration area where you will get your gate passes and camping info. Then you must go to the Tractor Shack were you will register your exhibit.
• No personal golf carts or ATVs allowed.  Free handicap shuttle service is  available at at all times to take a person anywhere on the show grounds.  A regular shuttle service also is available on the showgrounds, flea market, and the parking area free of charge.
• Pets are allowed at your camp site only.
• No utility trailers in campgrounds.
• $25.00 fee if selling a car/truck in exhibit area.

If you have any more questions about being a antique car/truck exhibitor, please contact: