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GP Rally III
We are pleased to announce the dates for this year's GP Rally. They will
be September 10 - 12, 2009. That is Thursday - Saturday immediately
following Labor Day. The location will again be
What to Expect- Arguably, the largest assemblage of GP's since and perhaps
including the sales days of 1929. Use of
the tractors is being encouraged. Possibilities include a Baker fan, belt
or PTO driven dyno, plow, disc, field cultivator and daily parade. There
are plans for demonstrations with a 3 row planter, 3 row cultivator, 2 row
cultivator, 2 row lister planter, 2 row lister cultivator, 4 row lister planter,
4 row bean cultivator, 2 way mounted plow, and 22" threshing machine.
Arrival- Many people are planning on attending the Labor Day Weekend auction in
New Paris, IN and have asked about bring their exhibits early. That is not
a problem. If you need an earlier drop off time, please call and
make arrangements. You may come with an exhibit at ANY time during the
show. That means if you can only make 1 or 2 days and would like to
exhibit you are certainly welcome.
Hotel Accomodations- Special prices will be arranged for reservations in both Fort Wayne and Columbia City. Watch for updates.
Camping- There is ample room for campers or tents. There are no hookups
for sewer, electricity or water. However, filling a water tank or a
temporary electric connection to charge a battery may be available as needed.
Equipment Loading and Unloading - A loader tractor will be available for loading
or unloading implements, parts, etc. There are also a gooseneck height and
semi trailer height loading dock.
Banquet- there will be a banquet on Saturday night beginning at 7:00 pm with a guest speaker at 8:00. Cost of the banquet is $15 per person. Please make your reservation and we ask that you pay in advance. Getting everyone seated and served will be much easier. Please make your checks out to Marilyn Ostrander. We are going to have a hog roast this year and would like to hold it to 120 people.