NEWSLETTER
Tractors old and new, steam engines, live music, food and fun in Alexander, N.Y.
Alexander, N.Y. – The annual Western New York Gas & Steam Association Rally returns for its 54th year from Sep. 9 through 12, 2021. This year’s event honors “International Harvester & Miniature Models” and will feature hundreds of exhibitors displaying a wide range of rare, beautifully preserved and restored items. Event attendees can admire working and static displays of equipment from yesteryear, such as Antique Tractors, Steam Engines, Gas Engines, Stationary & Hit 'N Miss Engines and more. In addition to the 2-acre flea market that runs all weekend, this year’s rally includes a Consignment Auction beginning at 10 a.m. on Sep. 9, 2021.
The WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association hosts the annual rally on their grounds located at 10294 Gillate Road in Alexander, just 15 minutes south of Batavia. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Entry into the event is an $8 gate donation for adults, free for children 12 and under and with free parking, it is an affordable way to spend a fun, family weekend.
Since 1967, Western New York families have attended the annual rally to explore over 100 years of farming equipment history, bargain with over 150 vendors at the two-acre flea market and enjoy classic fair foods and daily demonstrations. Demonstrations like grain threshing, forges and anvils at the working blacksmith shop, the steam engine sawmill, and working models.
For more information about the 54rd annual Rally, as well as the history of the organization and other events hosted throughout the year, visit www.alexandersteamshow.com.
Rally Highlights:
Demonstrations and times subject to change
Food and Refreshments
Thursday, September 9, 3:00-6:30 p.m. Lasagna dinner
Friday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. Steamed Sweet Corn
Saturday, September 11, 5:00 p.m. Steamed Sweet Corn
Visitors can also visit Saw Bucks, Snack Shack & Full-Service Ice Cream Shop all four days of the rally.
Tractor Pulls
Thursday, September 9
7:00 p.m. Truck Pull - Street Legal Stock 4x4. Public invited to Pull.
Friday, September 10
12:00 p.m. Old Time Tractor Stone Boat Pull
7:00 p.m. Tractor Pull, Steamer Pulls, Semi Trucks, Superstock, Modified and Superfarm Tug-A-War - Steam Engine vs Kids - during evening performance
Saturday, September 11
10:00 a.m. Tractor Pull – Antique, Semi Antique, 1959 & older, EGTPA & Stock -
off the lawn garden tractors & team pulls - continuing through the day & evening
Tug-A-War - Steam Engine vs Kids - during evening Performance
12:00 p.m. Pedal Pull ages 3-10
2:00 p.m. Lawnmower/Tractor Parade ages 11-18
Sunday, September 12
12:00 p.m. Tractor Pull - Farm Stock & Team Pulls
Live Entertainment
Thursday, September 9
10:00 a.m. Consignment Auction - Auctioneer: Bontrager Real Estate
Friday, September 10
4:00-7:00 p.m. Live WCJW Broadcast
Saturday, September 11
1:00 p.m. Live Music “Alexander Firemen's Band” Concert
9:00 p.m. Live Music “Not Quite Right” - Benefit Outdoor Concert
Sunday, September 12
9:00 a.m. Church Service
10:00 a.m. Car Show
Area information
Current members of the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association may register to camp on-site during the event. For information on additional lodging, dining and more please visit http://visitgeneseeny.com
For updates on the latest happenings of the 54th annual rally, visit the WNY Gas & Steam Engine website at http://www.alexandersteamshow.com, or the Facebook Event Page