Slideshow: Back in time in Madrid

Dave Gibson, 93, of Canton, leads the antique tractor parade at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. He donates five hours each week mowing the large museum property, with the help of Kirke Perry and Sue Parisian. NCNow photo by Cheryl Shumway

The women’s skillet toss was one of many activities held at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. Photo courtesy of the museum..

Arletha Moore and Pete Baker, of Harrisville, dance to the band "Livin’ Country" during the Fall Exhibition at the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum Sept. 20. NCNow photo by Cheryl Shumway

Several antique tractors were displayed in a parade during St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 19 and 20, including this1966 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Curt Smith, Bombay. NCNow photo.

"Farmall Fever” was one of dozens of tractors that competed in the antique tractor pull at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. NCNow photo by Cheryl Shumway

Scott Wilson, Board President of St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, reads the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the museum’s schoolhouse during the Fall Exhibition Sept.10. Photo courtesy of the museum..

Several antique tractors were displayed in a parade during St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 19 and 20, including this Allis Chalmers tractor. NCNow photo.

Dallas Norrell pets a mustang rescued by K-Stone Rescue at the petting zoo, part of the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. Karen Gravelle, a volunteer at K-Stone Rescue, teaches Norrell, how to care for the animals at the ranch in Lisbon. NCNow photo.

Several antique tractors participated in a parade at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 19 and 20. NCNow photo.

Several antique tractors were displayed in a parade during St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 19 and 20, including this 1950 McCormick tractor owned by Edwin Sheppard, of Heuvelton. NCNow photo.

The band "Livin’ Country" performs during the Fall Exhibition at the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum Sept. 20. NCNow photo..

TThis Farmall 460’s front wheels lift off the ground as it pulls a heavy load during the antique tractor pull at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. NCNow photo..

An antique Allis Chalmers tractor displays a Canadian flag on its side as it competes in the antique tractor pull at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 20. NCNow photo..

Posted Monday, September 21, 2026 9:15 am

MADRID —Antique tractor pulls and parades, horse pulls and corn harvesting were among the attractions at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition Sept. 19-20 at St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum’s Fall Exhibition.

History came alive with blacksmith and saw mill demonstrations. Displays showed life in the 1800s in the North Country. Attendees toured a log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, general store, church and printshop.

Dozens of antique tractors were entered in competitions to see which ones could pull the most weight, ranging from 2,500 pound stock to 11,500 pound stock, and up to 5,500 pound stock for enhanced antique tractors. The contest had 26 tractors enter with 21 drivers.

Dancers kicked up their heels to live music from Livin’ Country, and women competed in the annual skillet toss.

The Declaration of Independence was read on the steps of the schoolhouse, in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday.

Slideshow: Back in time in Madrid

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