Antique tractors and flea market return to South Haven

GENEVA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning Sept. 4, visitors to the Michigan Flywheelers Museum near South Haven can attend the 42nd annual “Antique Engine and Tractor Show.”

“A lot of people claim it’s one of the best shows in the state,” Pat Ingalls, president of the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, said.

East of South Haven, the Michigan Flywheelers Museum’s outdoor property will fill up with campers, flea market vendors, live entertainment and plenty of tractors from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7.

Antique Tractor and Engine Show near South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. (Courtesy Kimberly Ingalls)
Antique Tractor and Engine Show near South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. (Courtesy Kimberly Ingalls)
Antique Tractor and Engine Show near South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. (Courtesy Kimberly Ingalls)
Antique Tractor and Engine Show near South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. (Courtesy Kimberly Ingalls)
Antique Tractor and Engine Show near South Haven at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. (Courtesy Kimberly Ingalls)

“For our show, there’s a lot of people that bring in their tractors and engines for display,” Ingalls said. “It literally fills the inside of the show grounds.”

On Sept. 4 at 4 p.m., attendees of the four-day show kick off the festivities with a parade through downtown.

“We drive into South Haven and cruise the beach,” Ingalls said. “Then, come back and park and everybody goes to dinner in South Haven.”

Back at the museum, over 150 vendors will be part of the annual flea market.

“It can be anything,” Ingalls said. “Antiques, collectibles, trinkets. A little bit of everything.”

Entry to the Antique Engine and Tractor Show is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors.

To camp overnight, visitors must pay a $40 fee.