This event takes place in the month of August on even numbered years and is a chance for tractor enthusiasts to gather together at the fairgrounds in New Boston, NH. Tractor collectors from miles around bring their two-cylinders for display and competition. Tractor parades, pulls, seminars and games are all part of this weekend long event.

The John Deere Expo is co-sponsored by the Northeast Two-Cylinder Club and The Hillsborough County 4-H Club.

EXPO V August 24-26, 2012

This year we feature the model M

Plan now to be there. The info below is from Expo IV. This should give you an idea of what Expo V will be like, but may not be exactly the same.

In cooperation with R. N. Johnson inc. equipment dealer.

Schedule of events from Expo IV in 2010 to give you an idea:

Friday, August 20

1:00 PM: Gates Open

2:00 PM: Belt Driven Demo – located in small riding ring

3:00 PM: History Tour - Meet at registration tent

5:00 PM: Seminar – Mac Fabrications – JD Hydraulic Systems - Located in large barn

6:00 PM: Gates Close to public

Saturday, August 21

7:00 – 9:00 AM: Tractor Pull Weigh-in

9:00 AM: Gates Open – Silent Auction begins, Jane's raffle begins – (in large barn)

9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony – New Boston Fire Department Honor Guard

10:00AM: History Tour – Meet at registration tent

10:00AM: Tractor Game – "Yes Deere" -Located in large riding ring

10:00AM: Seminar – Generators and Starters – Located in large barn

10:30AM: Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull – Located at pulling ring

11:00AM: Belt Driven Demonstration – Located in small riding ring

11:30AM: Seminar – Manchester Motor Re-builders – Crack Repairs, Valves, Honing Blocks – Located in large barn

11:30AM to 1:30PM: 4-H sponsored meal available – Ham and Bean dinner

1:00 PM: Jorde's Decals – Large Barn

1:30PM: Tractor Game – "Water on the Brain" – Located in large riding ring

2:30PM: History Tour – Meet at registration tent

3:00PM: Seminar – Oils and Greases – Located in large barn

3:00PM to 5:40PM: Tractor Pull Weigh-in

3:30PM: Belt Driven Demo – Located in small riding ring

4:00PM: End of Silent auction and Jane's raffle

4:00PM to 6:30PM: 4-H sponsored Pig Roast

5:00PM: Starting of all tractors

5:15PM: Tractor Parade

5:50PM: Tractor Pull Meeting

6:00PM: Tractor Pulls begin starting with stock class, followed by enhanced class.

6:30PM: History Tour – Meet at registration tent

Sunday, August 22

9:00 AM: Gates Open – Silent Auction Opens – Located in large barn

9:30 AM: Belt Driven Demo – Located in small riding ring

10:00AM: History Tour (Reg. tent) and Tractor Game – "Slow Race"(Large riding ring)

10:30AM: Seminar – Mowing Machines – Located in large barn

11:30AM to 1:30 PM: 4-H Chicken Barbeque

1:00 PM: Seminar- Plows – Located in large barn

1:30 PM: Silent Auction Closes

2:30 PM: Starting of Tractors

2:45 PM: Tractor Parade

4:00 PM: Gates Close

You can find the Pulling rules here. You can find Vendor information here.

The Hillsboro County Foundation Grounds are located on RT 13 just East of New Boston, NH. Camping is available and Vendors and spectators are welcome.

Gates open 9am-6pm. Admission $5 per person We are now accepting early tractor registrations.

If you plan to exhibit, fill out the Registration Form For more info contact: Tom Miller 603.487.3883 or sailingneedle@msn.com
Or: Jeryl Frankenfield 603.643.3231 jerry03755@comcast.net

For Campground Reservations, Call:

Dana Ramspott 603.763.9481 rspot@comcast.net

Thanks to the following Major sponsors:

  • RN Johnson
    (John Deere Dealer)
    Walpole, NH
    603.756.3321  www.rnjohnsoninc.com
  • Nashua Outdoor Power & Equipment Inc.
    (John Deere Dealer)
    Nashua, NH
    603.598.4644  www.nashuapower.com
  • D&L Vintage Tractors
    N. Haverhill, NH
    603.787.2396

Thanks also, to these sponsors:

  • Scherbon and Consolidated Inc
    Amesbury, MA
    978.388.3132
  • Jon & Jane Severance
    Heath, MA
    413.337.0007
  • Jeryl Frankenfield Lawncare
    Hanover, NH
    603.643,3231
  • Blackmount Equipment Inc.
    (John Deere Dealer)
    North Haverhill, NH
    603.787.6321 www.blackmounteq.com
  • Cloutier Fabrication
    Mendon, VT
    802.773.4399
  • Skip Hanson Building Contractor
    New Boston, NH
    603.487.2547
  • Townline Farm
    Chelsea, VT
    802.685.4843
  • Olde Time Sawing & Lumber, LLC
    New Boston, NH
    603.487.3883
  • Morton R Bailey Construction
    Lyme, NH
    603.353.4130