RIO LINDA, CA (MPG) - This year marks the 26th Annual Farm and Tractor Days event for the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society and is co-hosted by Branch #13 of the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association. School children and families come to watch the tractor demonstrations and parades as well as gathering around to see the various hit and miss engines perform their actions and make their funny noises. Large draft horses perform a little plowing, and everyone can take a hayride pulled by an old tractor.

The Dry Creek Ranch House is open for tours on both days and there will be vendors and food for sale provided by the Food Closet. Normally we ask for a $3 donation at the gate, but this year due to Covid, we are asking people to just donate whatever they feel they can afford. This is the society’s only fundraiser for the year, but we realize that many have lost their jobs and cannot afford to spend a lot. 2021 is also the society’s 30th birthday and a celebration will be held during the summer months.

Farm and Tractor Days takes place on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. and closing at 4:00 p.m. each day, at the Dry Creek Ranch located at 6852 Dry Creek Road, Rio Linda, CA 95673. There will be a swap meet on Saturday, May 15, starting at 7:00 a.m. Spaces are available for $20 each. The Boy Scouts of America will have their Pinewood Derby and also perform the flag raising ceremony on Saturday.

For general information and the Swap Meet, contact Jason Green at (916) 991-1482. For information on the tractors and engines, contact Deacon at (209) 810-5913. All attendees are requested to wear face masks and practice social distancing.