WNY Gas and Steam Engine Association 56th Annual Rally
The Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Annual Rally is back for its 56th year with Antique Tractors, Steam Engines, Log Sawing, Gas Engines, Threshing, Tractor Pulls, Working Models, Woodworking, Flea Market, Food, Blacksmith Shop.
The annual Western New York Gas & Steam Association Rally returns for its 56th year from September 7-10, 2023.
Hundreds of exhibitors displaying a wide range of rare, beautifully preserved, and restored items will be featured. 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.
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.
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, and the steam engine sawmill.
Thursday, September 7
- 9:00 am: Flea Market Opens
- 10:00 am: Consignment Auction
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Lasagna Dinner at the Clubhouse
- 7:00 pm: Truck Pull - Street Legal Stock 4x4
Friday, September 8
- 9:00 am: Flea Market Opens
- 12:00 pm: Old Time Tractor Stone Boat Pull
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Live WCJW Broadcast
- 5:00 pm: Steamed Sweet Corn by Ice Cream Stand
- 7:00 pm: Tractor Pull, Steamer Pull, Semi Trucks, Superstock, Modified and Superfarm Tug-a-War, Sneaker Pull (Steam Engine v. Kids)
Saturday, September 9
- 9:00 am: Flea Market Opens
- 10:00 am - Evening: Antique and Semi-Antique Tractor Pull (1959 or older); Sneaker pull
- 12:00 pm: Pedal Pull (ages 3-10)
- 12:00 pm: WNY Draft Horse & Pony Club Demo
- 1:00 pm: Live Music: Alexander Firemens Band
- 2:00 pm: WNY Draft Horse & Pony Club Demo
- 2:00 pm: Lawnmower & Tractor Parade (ages 11-18)
- 5:00 pm: Steamed Sweet Corn by Ice Cream Stand
Sunday, September 10
- 9:00 am: Flea Market Opens
- 9:00 am: Patriot Pullers Garden Tractors
- 9:00 am: Church Service
- 10:00 am: Car Show
- 12:00 pm: Tractor Pull; Farm Stock & Team Pulls
Daily Demonstrations:
- Saw Mill
- Ensilage Cutter
- Blacksmith Shop
- Hit 'n Miss Engines
- Model Building
- More!
