Hands-On Makers & Heritage Skills – North County San Diego

October Antique Tractor Show Admission

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

MUST 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.

October Show Camping (Weekend 2)

Fri, Oct 23 · 11:00 AM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

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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

October Show Exhibitor (Weekend 2)

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

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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.

Blacksmithing Adult 101 Thursday (November 5th & November 12th)

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM PST

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

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Learn to work with a coal forge, safely handle hot metal, and use tools such as hammers to forge, bend, and twist metal into desired shapes. Students will complete two projects each. A limited class size and low student to teacher ratio ensures plenty of coaching as you learn. Following completion of the class, students will be able to attend other blacksmithing classes as well as forge their own projects during open forge times.

Please read all requirements before signing up:

• Registration and payment is required before attending first class as new student space is limited.
• Adults and youth students must bring and wear their own safety equipment, including eye protection, natural fiber clothing, and closed toe shoes.
• No shorts or open toe shoes may be worn.
• Participants must wear impact-rated eye protection at all times while working.
• Hearing protection, a leather apron, hats, and drinking water are recommended.
• Hammers and other tools are available for use during class. A personal hammer is not required, but if you wish to use your own hammer, we recommend a wood handled rounding or ball peen hammer between 1-2 pounds. Do not bring a claw hammer.
• There are no refunds for no shows.

Participants in this class have the opportunity to begin working toward Level One Certification through the California Blacksmiths Association (CBA). To earn Level One certification, students must successfully complete 12 foundational blacksmithing projects that demonstrate essential forging techniques and skills.

For those wishing to continue their training, Level Two Certification requires completion of 28 advanced projects, further developing craftsmanship, precision, and mastery of traditional blacksmithing methods.

These certifications provide a structured pathway for blacksmiths to build skills, track progress, and achieve recognized milestones within the craft.

AGSEM Class Registration — Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Due to the limited class sizes and the nonprofit nature of the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum’s educational programs, all class registration fees are non-refundable.
Class Reschedule Requests

• One (1) class reschedule per registration may be permitted at no charge if requested at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled class date.
• Reschedule requests made less than seven (7) days before the class date will not be accommodated.
• Rescheduled registrations are subject to class availability.
• Additional reschedule requests for the same registration will not be permitted.

No-Shows
Registrants who do not attend their scheduled class and have not contacted AGSEM in advance forfeit their registration fee and reschedule eligibility.
Cancellation by AGSEM
If AGSEM cancels a class for any reason, including insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be offered either:

• A transfer to another available class date, or
• A full refund.

AGSEM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes as necessary.
By completing registration, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this policy.