About us
A community for people who enjoy learning by doing. We host hands-on experiences including blacksmithing, fiber arts, gardening, traditional crafts, mechanical demonstrations, and other heritage skills. Whether you're curious to try something new or deepen an existing craft, you'll find a welcoming community of makers, learners, and teachers.
Upcoming events
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October Show Camping (Weekend 1)
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, USMUST HAVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT: CLICK HERE TO GET ONE
Experience the full Antique Tractor Show weekend by camping at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum!
Camping allows guests to fully enjoy everything the event has to offer, including antique tractor and engine displays, daily parades, demonstrations, food, live activities, and evening community gatherings.
Camping is available in designated campground areas only and is limited to registered campers. Spaces must be reserved through the Museum. Campers are expected to follow all Museum and San Diego County Parks and Recreation rules and regulations during their stay.
Whether you are an exhibitor, volunteer, or guest attending the event, camping is a great way to immerse yourself in the experience and enjoy a full weekend surrounded by history, machinery, and community.
Camping purchase includes:
Single weekend:
- 1 show weekend pass
- Friday - Sunday Camping of chosen weekend
Full Show Camping:
- 2 weekend passes
- October 16 - 25 Camping
Additional guest must have a ticket to the event
1 attendeeOctober Antique Tractor Show Admission
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, USMUST HAVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT: CLICK HERE TO GET ONE
Experience one of Southern California’s most unique living history events at the October Antique Tractor Show & Festival at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.
Join us October 17-18 & 24-25, 2026 for four days of antique tractors, steam and gas engines, hands-on demonstrations, family activities, food, vendors, and rural heritage across 55 acres of museum grounds.
Your admission includes access to antique tractor and engine displays, daily parades, blacksmithing demonstrations, weaving and spinning exhibits, sawmill and gristmill operations, farmhouse baking, wagon rides, railroad displays, educational exhibits, shopping vendors, and more.
Bring the whole family and experience the sights, sounds, and traditions of early American agriculture and mechanical ingenuity in a fun and interactive environment for all ages.
2 attendeesOctober Show Exhibitor (Weekend 1)
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, USMUST HAVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT: CLICK HERE TO GET ONE
We are celebrating 50 years of the June Antique Tractor Show & Festival at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum October 17-18 & 24-25, 2026
This event welcomes hundreds of visitors from across Southern California to explore working exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, shopping, and family activities.
The show features antique tractor and engine displays, daily parades, sawmill and gristmill demonstrations, blacksmithing, weaving and spinning, farmhouse baking, railroad operations, wagon rides, hands-on activities, food vendors, and live demonstrations throughout the grounds.
Exhibitors are an important part of the event experience and help preserve and share agricultural and mechanical history with the community. We welcome antique tractors, engines, equipment, historical demonstrations, educational displays, clubs, and collections that align with the mission and spirit of the event.
1 attendeeOctober Show Camping (Weekend 2)
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, USMUST HAVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT: CLICK HERE TO GET ONE
Experience the full Antique Tractor Show weekend by camping at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum!
Camping allows guests to fully enjoy everything the event has to offer, including antique tractor and engine displays, daily parades, demonstrations, food, live activities, and evening community gatherings.
Camping is available in designated campground areas only and is limited to registered campers. Spaces must be reserved through the Museum. Campers are expected to follow all Museum and San Diego County Parks and Recreation rules and regulations during their stay.
Whether you are an exhibitor, volunteer, or guest attending the event, camping is a great way to immerse yourself in the experience and enjoy a full weekend surrounded by history, machinery, and community.
Camping purchase includes:
Single weekend:
- 1 show weekend pass
- Friday - Sunday Camping of chosen weekend
Full Show Camping:
- 2 weekend passes
- October 16 - 25 Camping
Additional guest must have a ticket to the event
1 attendee
Past events
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