First Time Going to Big Show (2026)

[rmaynard 17,267]

Also, here's a hint on communication. AT&T cell service is not available at the fairgrounds.

Those cell services that use AT&t include:

Cricket Wireless

Consumer Cellular

Boost Mobile

H2O Wireless

PureTalk

Red Pocket Mobile

US Mobile (under their "Dark Star" network option)

Good2Go Mobile

FreeUP Mobile

FreedomPop

 

There may be more. Verizon service is excellent. Other members may chime with what works for them.

 

I personally have a dual SIM phone. My main system is Consumer Cellular (AT&T), but the other SIM is Tracfone (Verizon) 

[wallfish 20,062]

6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

A bit closer for old Ed Dog.

Can you please grab me 2 pulled porks and a bag of ice while you're up there? 

[WHX?? 56,907]

11 hours ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

I’ll be sure to join the WHCC

You can join right at the show too. 

Really that kinda sucks about the church group. Sounds like the Lions are being dinks. 

[Thegearhead0324 1,552]

One other question, if I decided to bring my tractor with me, would it be ok to bring and put up a small pop up tent to sit under in case of rain or hot sun? If so do I just pick a spot? 

[953 nut 66,740]

26 minutes ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

One other question, if I decided to bring my tractor with me, would it be ok to bring and put up a small pop up tent to sit under in case of rain or hot sun? If so do I just pick a spot? 

That is what everyone does, Just pick a spot and it is yours for the weekend Come early for the best selection.

[Thegearhead0324 1,552]

@953 nut Thank you for that info, I will keep that in mind. 

[c-series don 11,992]

@Thegearhead0324 , pick any spot you want, just as long as you don’t pick mine!😂 Kidding, totally kidding I’m usually up in the show building. I’m not sure if I’m bringing any tractors this year or just stuff to sell? 

[ri702bill 12,274]

On 4/15/2026 at 4:15 PM, Handy Don said:

that about 20% of the crowd are members, maybe more, but only a few follow the forum closely.

That holds true for most Fraternal Organizations too. But get the word out that there will be a standing vote to raise the price of beer at the next meeting, they come out of the woodwork......

[squonk 46,932]

On 4/16/2026 at 5:00 PM, wallfish said:

Can you please grab me 2 pulled porks and a bag of ice while you're up there? 

For some reason I read that as a "bag of rice" Thought maybe John dropped his phone in the toilet and needed to dry it out! 

[Thegearhead0324 1,552]

Less than a week for the show for my first time, will be there Friday morning. I had to get new tires for my trailer as my other ones had some dry rot after 11 years or so. I’ll be bringing my 1257 to ride around on and bringing the tub cart as well so the warden can ride around on it. Also decided to bring a pop up tent and a cooler so we can sit under it with the tractor. 

[WHX?? 56,907]

Sounds like some is getting a bit excited Gear??? Rightfully so ... this will be my fifth time going and now two years in a row. Sure wished I lived right down the road from it. It's 3000 miles for me. Well maybe not THAT far but it seems like it with Dan driving and me holding on to the OH Jesus handles most of the way. 

Make sure you track us down on turn one (Squonk's corner) and say hello. We may also be in the hospitality tent with the black & gold enclosed trailer in the camp ground and a big red Dodge. 

 

left to right 

Ed @tunahead72 Cas @formariz Richard @953 nut James @Jrblanke The Squonk @squonk Randy @rjg854 and myself.

Sure is a delightful load of BS ther 

Edited 1 hour ago by WHX??

[Thegearhead0324 1,552]

@WHX?? Yes definitely excited, nervous and excited. The show is about 5-6 hours away from me, will be driving a 95 Chevy (my every day driver), red, and my tractor will be on a home made trailer my dad built years ago (also red), I’ll be arriving in all red. Hopefully the weather is decent to walk/ride around and everything goes smooth. 
 

I’ll be sure to try and find/track you guys down. I’ll be plopping our tent somewhere I can find space. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Thegearhead0324

[Blaine 33]

First time for me too, which is kinda crazy because i only live 26 miles from there, and i've always had at least one Wheel Horse since the late 80's early 90's, but never anything newer than 1969, because i like'm that way. I heard about the big show maybe 15 years ago and it had always already passed when i'd remember about it, which was usually when the tie rod would fall off while mowing with the 401, AGAIN. i've probably used a pound of weld wire to keep making the hole small again. But i'm not missing it this year.

[WHX?? 56,907]

1 minute ago, Thegearhead0324 said:

everything goes smooth. 

Even if it doesn't those are the best trips one remembers. 

[Blaine 33]

I don't mean to hijack this post, but as a first timer myself, but is there designated wrenching area, or am i free to wrench off the back of my truck in the parking area with maybe a 10x10 canopy since there's a possibility of rain in the forecast?

[WHX?? 56,907]

9 minutes ago, Blaine said:

 but is there designated wrenching area

 

Yep any where near Wallfish he has the BFH. Off the back of any truck works too tho. 

 

9 minutes ago, Blaine said:

possibility of rain in the forecast?

It is what it is and nothin we can do about that. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/115851-weatheralways-a-scary-topic/

[adsm08 4,611]

31 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Yep any where near Wallfish he has the BFH.

 

Should I bring my LFH?

[WHX?? 56,907]

16 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

Should I bring my LFH?

No ... what you should do is pony up and get your handle in RED.