Walton County History Fair & Tractor Pull March 13

[DuneLaker]

WALTON COUNTY HISTORY FAIR AND TRACTOR PULL

DeFuniak Springs – The Walton County History Fair will be Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Fairgrounds, Highway 83 in DeFuniak Springs. The Walton County History Association’s bi-annual fair will join the Walton County Fair Association’s Antique Farm Day and Tractor Pull.

History display exhibitors should complete an application form available at the Walton County Heritage Museum 1140 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. Call 850-951-2127 for information and form. There is no charge for exhibit, but a $20 fee for those selling items is set. Admission to the Fair is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12-15 and under 12 free.

The Walton County Heritage Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Walton County Heritage Museum Board of Trustees are pleased to work with our History and Fair Associations to bring this historical and fun event to the community.

Moonshine Exhibit Display With Longtime History Enthusiast Marylind Devlin

Sonny Hollingsworth will display his mother's extensive writing records along with pictures of their early Grayton Beach homes and adventures. His grandfather, P.W. Smith, traveled to Grayton Beach in 1899. Anna Smith Hollingsworth Reardon's brother was Tuff Smith.

 

[DuneLaker]

Hope your history displays are taking shape. Be sure to get form in before March 9 to be included in program.

 

[Kurt]

Looks fascinating. I've never been to a tractor pull. What are they pulling?

 

[DuneLaker]

Looks fascinating. I've never been to a tractor pull. What are they pulling?

Kurt, I have no idea what happens at a tractor pull!! It will be my first time to witness such a unique event that helps celebrate our farming heritage. There is so much to know and learn about our Walton County and Florida history. I'll be sure to take some pictures. By the way, today, March 3, marks Florida Statehood. On March 3, 1845, Florida became the 27th state. Walton County had already been a county 21 years at this point in time having been founded December 29,1824. Walton County's contributions to Florida history are long, significant and interesting.

 

[DuneLaker]

Be sure to check out the History Fair and Tractor Pull tomorrow between all your other fun activities this weekend. I'm curious and can't wait to see what happens at a "Tractor Pull" and will enjoy all the history displays. Traveling back and forth on 331 shouldn't be too bad.

 

[sunspotbaby]

Tractor pulls are fun! Sort of like top-fuel dragsters with tractors instead. They pull a sled-like contraption down a dirt track. Here's a video.

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[DuneLaker]

Here are a few scenes and displays from the 2010 Walton County History Fair. Tractors and Walton County's significant and diverse history were well represented.