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This year we are hosting The Gathering of the Orange, August 19^th – 21^st.  Bring your Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment for your fellow Allis Chalmers enthusiasts to enjoy.  We are working on getting an HD-41 Bulldozer, which weighs in at 100,000 pounds, making this worth the price of admission alone.  We’ve also heard rumors of three Allis Chalmers 190 Beachmaster Sanitizers!

Friday morning, August 19^th, the show will begin with a 50-mile tractor ride, scheduled to leave the show grounds at 8:00 am.  We ask that if you are participating in the tractor ride, your tractor can travel a minimum of 10 miles per hour.  And while the rolling hills along the route will provide a beautiful scenic ride, it’s essential your tractor has good brakes.  There are scheduled stops along the route to rest, refresh and have lunch.  There is no scheduled lunch planned.  If you prefer to stay at the show grounds during the tractor ride, you’ll have plenty to see while walking the 250 acres of tractors, thrashing machines, and flea market.

Friday evening is The Gathering of the Orange banquet at The Voyager Inn in Reedsburg, located at 200 Viking Drive, Reedsburg WI 53959.  There will be dinner and door prizes.  Tickets are available for $27 per ticket.  Make check payable to Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club and mail to:

John Gerike

E6833 Seeley Creek Road

Loganville, WI 53943

There is a block of rooms available at The Voyager Inn.  Reserve your room by calling 608-524-6431 and mention The Gathering of the Orange event, do not book online.  There is also a block of rooms at The Best Western in Baraboo, located at 725 West Pine Street, Baraboo WI 53913.  Reserve your room by calling 608-356-1100 and mention The Gathering of the Orange event, do not book online.

If primitive camping interests you, campsites are available on the Badger Steam and Gas showgrounds for exhibitors.  Reserve your camping spot by contacting Grace or Carl Schellenberger at 608-393-1255 or 608-985-8103.  You may also email Grace or Carl at gcschellbe2@gmail.com.  Fox Hill RV Park is located 4 miles from the showgrounds and provides a camping alternative with electric and water hookups available.  Reserve your spot by calling 608-356-5890.  You may also book online at foxhillrvpark.com.