Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events:

  Annual WNYTCC Banquet 

 The Annual WNYTCC Banquet is being held on April 25, 2026 at the Batavia Methodist Church. Doors open at 4pm with Dinner served at 5pm. The chef and his staff are preparing a Brisket Dinner for us to enjoy! Our speaker this year is WNYTCC Member Dan King and he will be speaking on the History of the Tinsmith Trade. The church will be taking donations to the food pantry (make sure to check expiration dates!). Please come and display anything that interests you, if you would like a table to display please let me know so I can reserve a table for you (we have plenty so please bring a display). Tickets are $23 per ticket. We are selling tickets differently this year. We are going to be selling tickets with payment up front rather than taking reservations and paying at the door. Cheyanne Grant is already selling tickets for the banquet. Please stop by at a meeting or send your banquet ticket money to Cheyanne Grant at 358 Clinton St. If you are unable to come to a meeting to pick up the tickets we can hold them at the door as long as we receive payment prior to the banquet. If you have any questions reach out to Cheyanne via karalusrose12@gmail.com or Levi Grant via 716-574-3314.

WNYGSEA Pancake Breakfast

The Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on March 15th and 29th, 2026 from 7:30am to 12pm at the Clubhouse located at 10294

Gillate Rd. in Alexander, New York. Cost is $13 per adult, $6 for children ages 5-12 years, and free for children 4 years and under. They will have all the favorites (pancakes, French toast,

eggs, sausage, homefries, sautéed onions, juice, coffee and real WNY Maple Syrup) so please come out to support!

Gathering of the Green

The Gathering of the Green will return in 2026 celebrating “An American Original”! The Gathering of the Green board and planning committee are putting together an event combining well-loved aspects of past Gatherings with exciting new additions. You will not want to miss this staple John Deere collector and enthusiast convention, so mark your calendars for March 18-21, 2026 at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa. The theme “An American Original” celebrates America’s 250th birthday in 2026 and the ways John Deere tractors and implements are interwoven in the history of American agriculture. Exhibits will feature a variety of Deere machinery and artifacts in as-found condition. It honors the venerable green and yellow tractors of the past often seen in their ‘working clothes” still faithfully doing their jobs after many years of hard work. No matter what era or aspect of John Deere history you love most, you’ll be sure to find plenty to do and see. Catch up with friends and meet new enthusiasts at social opportunities including the banquet and other events. Learn from expert speakers at the many workshops covering a wide array of technical and historical topics. Explore the detailed “barn find” displays intersperse throughout the entire convention

area. Find that illusive part, service manual, or piece of memorabilia from a vast number of vendor attendees. Venture to important factories and local historic sites relating to John Deere and agricultural history as part of a guided tour. And you never know what other surprises you might find there. So if you have one tractor or a dozen or just enjoy everything John Deere, the 2026 “Gathering of the Green” is an event you don’t want to miss. Put the dates on your calendar now. Go to www.gatheringofthegreen.com or our Facebook page for the latest

information. We look forward to seeing you all there! Questions: call/text/e-mail thegatherin-

gofthegreen@gmail.com Info line:563-845-3298

New York State Maple Weekend

 Visit a NYS maple producer farm for a delicious, fun-filled outing that has a little something for all maple-lovers to taste and experience. Maple Weekends include March 21-22, & March 28-29, 2026. Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugar making processes and traditions and to provide a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms right from the source.This event is organized and sponsored by the New York State Maple Producers’ Association. For more information and a map of participating Maple Producers visit mapleweekend.com

Thunder in the Sticks

 The New York Steam Engine Association is hosting their annual Thunder in the Sticks pull on June 20, 2026. Gates open at 2pm and pulling starts at 3pm with the Outlaw Pullers & Semis. Empire State Pullers begin at 6:30pm with 5 classes. Tickets are $20 at the gate and Chicken BBQ available starting at 5pm. Free parking. For more information visit www.alexandersteamshow.com.

Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival

 The Sanborn Area Historical Society is holding their annual Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival on July 25th to 26th, 2026 from 8am to 4pm at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31) in Sanborn, NY 14132. All admissions are free to the public. As in the past the

tractor/equipment show is a major part of our Festival. Tractor parades are planned for Saturday at 2pm with a second parade on Sunday at 1pm. As before there will be awards plus each exhibitor will be provided a small plaque that can be displayed on their equipment to show attendance. Our Farm Museum will be open and we have plans for Farmer’s Markets, a

Basket Auction, a Car Cruise on Saturday and Sunday, Antique Engine, Tractor and Equipment Exhibits, Artisans, Kountry Kritters, plenty of food, music and fun for the whole family. Food Vendors will also be on hand throughout the weekend. We would very much

appreciate your support and participation in making the Festival a success by attending with your tractor/equipment. If you have any questions please contact Bill Read at 716-731-9510 or 716-870-6263 or email wlread@hotmail.com.

ESATA Antique Truck Show

 Empire State Antique Truck Association is hosting their 40th Annual Antique Truck Show on August 1-2, 2026 at the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association Grounds at 10294 Gillate

Road in Alexander, NY 14005. It is free admission and parking, grounds open 9am to 3pm. Automotive, Farm and Construction Equipment Swap Meet, flea market and food on-site. All

models of trucks and tractors are being featured this year. First 100 exhibitors receive a commemorative 40th Anniversary Dash Plaque. 

Schedule of Events:Saturday registration 8am-2pm, 10am Antique Tractor Pull, 2pm Slow Truck Race – Sunday registration 8am to12pm, 1pm Parade. For more information and registration forms visit www.esataonline.org or call for Show Info: Phil 585-409-1317 or Dan 716-628-3512 --- Flea Market/Swap Meet:Deb 585-704-8850 --- Dead Boat Antique Tractor Pull Info: Dave or Jeanne 585-322-9957.

New York Steam Engine Association Pageant of Steam

 The New York Steam Engine Association is hosting their 66th Annual Pageant of Steam on August 5th, 2026 - August 8th, 2026, the Steam Grounds in Canandaigua, New York. This year they are featuring Minneapolis Moline with The Prairie Gold Rush, 25 Years of Muscle Tractors with the Feature Engine being Wisconsin Built. Gates are open Wednesday

through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. General Admission: Adults– $10.00, Children Under 12 – Free with Memberships being available for Single $15 and for Family $25. They

will be having Special Displays and Activities including Steam Traction Engines, Antique Tractors, Shingle Making, Grain Threshing & Baling, Corliss Steam Engines, Antique Gas

Engines, Plowing and Saw Mill Demonstrations, Daily Parades of Equipment beginning at 1:00 PM,Tractor Pulls Daily starting at 4:00 PM, Flea Market & Craft Show, Kids Scavenger Hunt activity available daily, Live Auction Wednesday and Live Music Wednesday, Thursday,

Friday.

WNYGSEA 59th Gas & Steam Engine Rally

The Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association is hosting their 59th Annual Gas and Steam Engine Rally at the Steam Engine Grounds in Alexander, New York on September 10-13, 2026.