Last truck and tractor pull set for Saturday at Aonia facility

2009-10-15 / News

The Newtown Rhythm Band will return to perform at Saturday's Wilkes County Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull. The pull starts at 3 p.m. and the band is set to play at 8:30 p.m. The Newtown Rhythm Band will return to perform at Saturday's Wilkes County Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull. The pull starts at 3 p.m. and the band is set to play at 8:30 p.m. Live music will again add to the upcoming Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull set for Saturday at their facility off Highway 78 at Big Cedar Road in Aonia.

"At 8:30 p.m., the Newtown Rhythm Band will be playing again," said organizer Eric Holton. "They were really popular when they played in September."

In Saturday's competition, the last of the season, antique classes run from 3-6 p.m. Hot Farm, Modern Farm, and Truck competition goes from 6 p.m. until it's over. Complete information is available at TheWTTP.com.

Admission for the pull is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. There is no charge for children under six.

A pedal tractor race for kids six and under will be held after the antique classes finish in the afternoon. "Bring your own pedal tractor and compete," Holton said.

A drivers meeting will be held at 2:45 for Antique pullers and at 5:45 for all others.

There is a $10 hitch fee per hook. A complete copy of the regulations is available at www.TheWTTP.com or by contacting Holton at 706-678- 4044.

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