THE PARADE
Walking groups with banners, musical groups, floats, workers riding in work-related vehicles, equestrians, and all groups representing a Labor Day theme. Trophies for “Most Animated/Lively," “Best Designed Entry," and “Best Overall Use of Theme" will be awarded in ceremonies at the conclusion of the parade at the Gazebo.
TRACTOR FAIR
After the Parade join the fun at the Santa Paula Agricultural Museum for the 4th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair which is scheduled after the parade from 10:30am to 1:30pm and view more than two dozen classic farm tractors from decades past will be displayed by their proud owners on Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Museum.
More than two dozen classic farm tractors from decades past will be displayed by the Topa Topa Flywheelers Club on Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Museum. This celebration also features live music by Santa Paula’s favorite rock and roll band the Cruise Knights, food trucks, and many free activities for children, including a petting zoo from the Aloha Animal Experience, face painting by Fancy Pantz, and old-fashioned games, such as pedal tractor races, potato sack races and the egg toss. There will be exhibits on display inside the museum as well, and crafts for kids to make and take home.
Inside the Museum, visitors can view exhibits about agriculture in our air-conditioned historic building. Current exhibits are AG Air: Aviation in Agriculture, The Dirt on Tractors, which portrays the evolution of the modern tractor, and paintings by local artist Whitney Brooks Abbott. Kids can climb on a real Oliver tractor and visit the Museum’s active beehive. See if you can spot the Queen bee!
Admission to the fair and the museum is free. The Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair is sponsored by the Limoneira Company and Ventura County’s Topa Topa Flywheelers.
Admission to the fair and the museum is free. The Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair is sponsored by the Limoneira Company and Ventura County’s Topa Topa Flywheelers.
For more information visit http://venturamuseum.org/upcoming-events/agriculture-museum-events/
