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

Basic Mechanical Clock Repair

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND: CLICK HERE

**YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS FOR EACH DATE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT - IT IS A 6-WEEK COURSE**

(Every Wednesday, 6 pm - 9 pm, October 7 - November 11)

The student will need to provide a kitchen or cabinet Clock for the class. If they do not have one, a clock may be purchased for a nominal fee. If a student does not wish to purchase a clock, one will be provided for use during the class.

Learn the fundamentals of mechanical clock repair in this hands-on six-week course taught through the Clock & Watch Museum.

Students will work through the complete repair process, including how to safely disassemble a mechanical clock movement, clean its components, identify and address faulty or worn parts, reassemble the movement, oil it properly, and make final adjustments so the clock runs correctly.

This class is designed for students who want a practical introduction to traditional clock repair and the tools and techniques used by horologists.

Students will learn how to:

• Disassemble a mechanical clock movement
• Clean movement parts
• Identify worn or faulty components
• Make basic repairs and adjustments
• Reassemble the movement
• Properly oil the clock
• Adjust and test the completed movement

Materials and tools provided:
Hammer, oil cup, pen oiler, spring winder, pivot placement tools, movement holder, oil, staking block, cleaning solutions, bushings, and other specialty clock-repair tools and supplies.

Students should bring:

• Small slotted screwdriver
• Medium slotted screwdriver
• Pliers
• Needle-nose pliers
• Cleaning rag
• Shoebox-size container for storing parts and materials
• Kitchen or Cabinet Clock (If you do not have a clock, one may be purchased for a nominal fee. If you prefer not to purchase one, a clock will be provided for use during the class.)

No prior clock-repair experience is required.

October Show Camping (Weekend 1)

Fri, Oct 16 · 11:00 AM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

MUST 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

Tractor Show Sponsorship

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM PDT

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, Ca, US

YOU MUST REGISTER TO GET ACCESS: CLICK HERE

## Sponsor the October Antique Tractor Show

Become a sponsor of the Annual October Antique Tractor Show and help us bring history to life!

Each fall, the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum comes alive for two exciting weekends as visitors experience our 55-acre grounds filled with operating antique machinery, historic equipment, demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities.

The show brings together families, collectors, history enthusiasts, and members of our community to celebrate the ingenuity, craftsmanship, agriculture, and mechanical heritage that shaped generations before us.

As a nonprofit organization, sponsorships help make this community event possible while supporting the preservation, operation, and interpretation of our historic collections, educational programs, and traditional trades.

### Sponsorship Opportunities:

Community Sponsor — $200
• Logo featured in the event program and on the Museum website
• Two complimentary admission tickets
Parade Route Sponsor — $300
• 2' x 4' sponsor banner displayed along the daily parade route
• Logo featured in the event program and on the Museum website
• Four complimentary admission tickets
Wagon Ride Sponsor — $500
• 3' x 8' sponsor banner displayed on one of our passenger wagons traveling throughout the 55-acre Museum grounds
• Repeated exposure to guests throughout the day as the wagon travels between attractions and activity areas
• Logo featured in the event program and on the Museum website
• Six complimentary admission tickets

### Put Your Business in the Middle of the Action

Our Wagon Ride Sponsorship offers a particularly unique opportunity for visibility. Instead of remaining in one location, your business banner travels throughout the Museum grounds during the event, reaching families and visitors across the entire 55-acre property.
Your sponsorship does more than promote your business—it helps support a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving history, educating our community, maintaining historic equipment, and keeping traditional trades and rural agricultural heritage alive for future generations.
Sponsoring the October Show is a great way to showcase your business or organization to thousands of visitors while demonstrating your support for living history, education, preservation, and our community.

### October Antique Tractor Show

October 17–18 & 24–25, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Become a sponsor and help us keep history running!

Registration includes access to all 4 sessions.