Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show

09/03/2026

One of our 2026 exhibitors assembled this neat picture to add to his tractor memrobilia collection.

07/23/2026

Here is this year’s video highlights.

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07/19/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers and participants that helped make our 26th Tractor Show another great success! We hope you enjoyed your day with us!

07/16/2026

Join us this Saturday, July 18 for the 2026 Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show. Great music, food, fun for the family, fireworks, and of course.....tractors! Learn more: https://www.watermanlionssummerfest.com/

07/15/2026

The annual Waterman Lions Summerfest is Saturday, July 18 at Waterman Lions Park.

07/14/2026

The Farmall letter series and the M.
A concise history of the Farmall Letter Series begins with International Harvester’s shift in the 1930s toward modern, styled, all purpose row crop tractors. By the late 1930s, Farmall introduced a full lineup identified by letters—A, B, C, H, and M—each sized for different farm needs. These tractors replaced the earlier F Series and featured streamlined sheet metal styling, adjustable axles, improved transmissions, and compatibility with a wide range of implements. They became some of the most widely produced and influential tractors in American agriculture.

The Farmall M was the largest and most powerful of the original letter series row crop tractors. It is featured on the worker tee shirts at the 2026 Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck show. Introduced in 1939 as the successor to the Farmall F 30, it became one of IH’s most successful tractors, with 270,140 units built. It was designed for three 14 inch plows, heavy tillage, belt work, and general row crop farming. It was considered by many as a truly revolutionary tractor.

07/07/2026

Our schedule for this year's Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show is now available. Hope to see everyone out this year on Saturday, July 18. Check it out:

Event Schedule for the Waterman Lions Summerfest

05/06/2026

Please help sponsor the 2026 tractor show. One of the best ways to sponsor is by giving to the Waterman Lions Club on May 7 during the annual Give DeKalb County fundraising event. Your gift on that day gets increased by a county-wide bonus pool. Click on the picture below to give:

I’m ready to support Waterman Lions Club Charities, Inc. on May 7, 2026 during Give DeKalb County. Learn more about Waterman Lions Club Charities, Inc. and all the other organizations participating in Give DeKalb County.

04/17/2026

Bob has been a regular exhibitor at our show. Always enjoy visiting with him.

Meet the couple whose unusual anniversary gifts and shared passion for antique plows and corn pickers have grown into a remarkable collection, and a book in the making. Read more below ⬇️

07/10/2025

2025 Waterman Lions Summerfest/Tractor Show worker tee shirt picture featuring the Case Model L
🚜 The Case Model L and Its Legacy: Powering America’s Fields
🌾 Born in the Heartland (1929–1940)
The Case Model L, introduced in 1929 by the J.I. Case Company of Racine, Wisconsin, was a game-changer in American agriculture. With its 6.6L 4-cylinder engine, the Model L could pull a 4-bottom plow, making it one of the most powerful tractors of its time. Farmers admired its rugged build, three-speed transmission, and distinctive long-nose design—a symbol of strength during the Great Depression.
• Over 31,000 units were built before production ended in 1940.
• Available in both standard farm (L) and industrial (LI) versions.
• Originally equipped with steel wheels, many were later retrofitted with rubber tires.