09/22/2026
Antique Tractors & Small Engines Bring History to Life in Downtown Summerville September 26
Get ready for a day filled with history, horsepower, and hometown fun as Summerville Main Street presents the Antique Tractor & Small Engines Show in downtown Summerville on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This event will take place along East Washington Street and at the Summerville Depot, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the evolution of farming technology and rural American life.
More than 39 antique tractor and small engine exhibits will be on display, featuring privately owned collections and exhibits from organizations including the Chickamauga Antique Tractor Club and the Peach State Antique Tractor & Engine Club. The equipment dates primarily from the early-to-mid 1900s and represents the ingenuity and hard work that helped shape America's agricultural communities.
One of this year’s special highlights will be a 1910 Woodpecker Hit & Miss Engine. Visitors can also enjoy live demonstrations of historic farm exhibits, providing a firsthand look at how agricultural machinery was once used.
Railroad enthusiasts will have something special to look forward to as the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 Steam Engine arrives in Summerville at approximately 12:45 PM. Following its arrival, visitors will be able to watch the historic locomotive being turned on the Joe Robert Norton Summerville Turntable.
Food and specialty vendors will also be on hand throughout the event, making it easy for visitors to enjoy a full day of entertainment, history, shopping, and community fun.
Whether you're an antique machinery enthusiast, a railroad fan, a history buff, or simply looking for a fun family outing, Summerville Main Street invites you to come experience this unique celebration of rural American heritage and the evolution of farming technology.
The 2026 Antique Tractor & Small Engines Show will be held Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on East Washington Street and at the Summerville Depot. Admission is free. Come see the tractors, hear the engines, watch history in motion—and don't miss the arrival of 4501!
For more information on this event visit the City of Summerville Georgia page events or email [email protected].