ANTPER 198 #1 Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) Hello I'm going to be attending the big show first time and gonna be traveling approximately 4.5 hours to get there. I'm hearing 50 percent chance of rain on both days. Does rain hamper this event at all. All goes on as it should? Still a great time I'm sure. Are there are eats on site? Any high light activities to look out for? Just asking based on the distance I'm traveling to get there. What's the furthest anyone has driven? Best hotel experience? Anthony Edited June 21, 2023 by ANTPER 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,845 #2 Posted June 21, 2023 There’s food onsite and plenty of buildings to get out of rain. The rain may put a damper on the parade attendance but as long as @Wild Bill in VA has a tent to stand in I believe it will happen. Get ready to meet some nice like minded people. To me that’s probably the best part!! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,937 #3 Posted June 21, 2023 I still plan on having fun -- rain or shine. Rain will hamper it some as the trailer queen guys don't like morning dew on their expensive restorations let alone rain. They put a lot of time and effort to those tractors. It's an outdoor event so it's better attendance with nice weather but we can all get cozy under the roofs of the vendor barns during rain. Now, camping in a tent during rain, that's a different story. They might need 3 or 4 hampers for the wet clothes. But those are still the fun stories told years later. 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 840 #4 Posted June 21, 2023 The rain hampers it a little bit. Im planning on bringing a couple pairs of shoes. I hate wet socks. Im planning on having a blast rain or shine! I love seeing my buddies again! There are more tractors than people! It will be worth your drive. And look, lets just address the food situation there. If you do not bring any food, you will be fine. Those church ladies in the concession stand got you covered. I'm sure there will be plenty of pie to go around! Just bring a little extra cash. James 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #5 Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) I went last year for my first time and had a ball ! You will meet many people from Redsquare there. Make sure you meet Hooooowaaaard ! Make sure you meet Pullstart. Make sure you meet Wild Bill. There are plenty of people who will come up, maybe sit a spell and chew the fat with you. Quite a few recognized me from being on here, and some recognized me by my small collection (2) of Wheel Horses. I have acquired a C-160 since. They introduced themselves and a pleasant, fun time was stored in my memory bank. I was impressed to say the least, by the warm, welcoming reception I received from all. I only hope they got the same feeling from me. Libby and I can’t make it this year as she is having rotator cuff surgery tomorrow. I definitely will be back for another show, God willing… Edited June 21, 2023 by Horse Newbie 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,743 #6 Posted June 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Libby and I can’t make it this year as she is having rotator cuff surgery tomorrow. I definitely will be back for another show, God willing… Heal up good Libby, we’ll miss y’all! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,743 #7 Posted June 21, 2023 We travel about 650 miles each way. One year we brought the camper and a load of tractors on the truck, and another flat bed farm truck getting a whopping 10 mph each probably… you can do the math, but we stopped every 100-150 miles for fuel there is camping on site for $20/night as well… 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,648 #8 Posted June 21, 2023 Comfort Inn has always been good. 15 minute drive Good food on site. Clean restrooms. Lots of nice helpful people. Gettysburg is close, can be a day trip. If you need parts, make a list, chances are there will be a deal there on what you need or want. Hearing protection is nice if you have issues with noise. At times there are some open exhaust guys. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #9 Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Pullstart said: Heal up good Libby, we’ll miss y’all! Thanks so much, I really wanted to be there this year Love you guys, Libby Edited June 22, 2023 by Horse Newbie 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 198 #10 Posted June 22, 2023 So anyone bringing items to sell just pulls in and rents a sales spot. How much do spots rent for? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #11 Posted June 22, 2023 I believe if you are going to sell ANYTHING, you need to join, or have a current WHCC membership. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 198 #12 Posted June 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I believe if you are going to sell ANYTHING, you need to join, or have a current WHCC membership. Yep I'm good there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #13 Posted June 22, 2023 Can someone that knows more about it please confirm… but I was thinking you don’t have to “rent” a spot to sell… just set up your store and sell ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,576 #14 Posted June 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Can someone that knows more about it please confirm… but I was thinking you don’t have to “rent” a spot to sell… just set up your store and sell ? Correct, just set up and sell (as long as your a paid up member of the WHCC) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
