LOCK HAVEN — Come out for a weekend of fun as the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Mackeyville welcomes the whole family for a Truck & Tractor Extravaganza on May 30 and May 31.
The gate opens at 9 a.m. both days, and there is free admission to the fairgrounds all weekend. There will be free activities as well as ticketed events, and the opportunity to bring the camper and camp overnight for a fee.
Truck and Tractor Pulls
Headlining the weekend will be truck and tractor pulls Saturday afternoon and evening at the fairgrounds pulling track, starting at 3 p.m. Organizer Steve Kerstetter says local truck pullers will start the day. Truck and tractor pulling action by the Snyder County Truck & Tractor Pullers, who host a series of truck and tractor pulling events across Central Pennsylvania, will get underway around 6 p.m.
Admission to the pulls is $10, with children 12 and under admitted free.
The truck pulls will feature several exciting classes, including 2.6 Diesel trucks, Wild Street and Pro StreetGas, Street Stock Gas 6500, and Street Stock Diesel 8500 trucks.
The tractor pulls will feature Enhanced Farm tractors, Hot Stock, and Light Pro/4.1 Limited Pro tractors.
On Sunday, Kerstetter says Bearly Controllable Pulling — a popular Pennsylvania-based garden tractor and truck pulling organization operated by Steve Yarnell and family — will feature a Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull starting at noon at the pulling track. Registration for pullers starts at 11 a.m. There will be free admission to this pulling event.
Tractor Parade
A tractor parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning helps kick off the weekend. If you’d like to register a tractor and participate in the parade (registration is $20 in advance or $25 starting at 9 a.m. the day of), contact organizer Steve Kerstetter at 570-295-9311.
Craft & Yard Sale, Raffle
Among the other activities is a craft and yard sale starting at 9 a.m. both days. Food trucks will also be on hand offering a variety of items.
Local businesses have donated generously to the Truck & Tractor Extravaganza. There will be a raffle featuring more than 130 prizes, ranging in value from $10 to $360. Raffle tickets are available for a donation of $5 each or five tickets for $20, with the prize drawing to be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Commercial Building (you need not be present to win). For more on the raffle, contact Steve Kerstetter at 570-295-9311.
Cornhole Tournament
If you’re into throwing as well as pulling, you’re invited to participate in a Cornhole Tournament Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Registration is $20 per team. For more information, contact cornhole tournament organizer Harmony Miller at 570-295-4860.
Kids Activities
The Extravaganza has a little bit of something for everyone, including the younger set. On Sunday, there will be a dunk tank, as well as barrel train rides for children.
Overnight Camping
People are welcome to bring their camper to the Extravaganza for overnight camping, at $40 per night. For information on camping and to make reservations, contact Connie Peiffer at 570-726-3633.
