{"id":67881,"date":"2025-09-05T12:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=67881"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:30:38","slug":"genesee-county-western-new-york-gas-steam-engine-association-rally-returns-for-its-58th-year-this-weekend-in-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/genesee-county-western-new-york-gas-steam-engine-association-rally-returns-for-its-58th-year-this-weekend-in-alexander\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Western New York Gas &amp; Steam Engine Association Rally returns for its 58th year this weekend in Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>One of the Largest Displays of Antique Farming Equipment in the Northeast<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Alexander, NY \u2013 Families, history buffs, and machinery enthusiasts are invited to step back in time at the 58th Annual Western New York Gas &amp; Steam Engine Association Rally, taking place September 4\u20137, 2025, at the Association\u2019s grounds at 10294 Gillate Road, Alexander, NY.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1967, this beloved event has grown into one of the most unique agricultural heritage experiences in the region, showcasing more than 1,000 pieces of working historic machinery\u2014from antique tractors and steam engines to hit-and miss engines and woodworking displays.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis rally is where the past comes alive,\u201d said Bill Dellapenta, President of the Association. \u201cIt\u2019s a weekend full of memories, learning, and hands-on demonstrations that connect generations.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe 58th annual Gas &amp; Steam Engine Rally reflects the incredible dedication of the volunteers who bring this experience to life year after year. It is a meaningful celebration of our agricultural and industrial heritage, and we are proud to welcome visitors from across the state and the Northeast to Genesee County\u2019s beautiful countryside. Events like this create opportunities for families to connect, experience living history, and support the legacy of a truly remarkable community tradition,\u201d said Kelly Rapone of the Chamber, Tourism Director for Genesee County.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A Living History Experience for All Ages<\/em><br>Each day, guests can witness live demonstrations of farming and mechanical techniques that shaped rural life for over a century, including threshing, baling, saw milling, blacksmithing, and more. The 2025 features are Frick Tractors and Associated Engines, with rare models on display throughout the weekend.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families will enjoy a wide variety of kid-friendly activities, including a pedal tractor pull, steam engine vs. kids tug-of-war, and daily parades. Shoppers can browse a sprawling two-acre flea market with over 150 vendors, a basket raffle, and festival foods. Steamed sweet corn and a goulash dinner will also be available on site.<br>\u201cEvery year we welcome multi-generational families who make this event their tradition,\u201d Dellapenta added. \u201cIt\u2019s a place where grandparents and grandkids find common ground\u2014quite literally\u2014over tractors and toolboxes.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule Highlights Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday, September 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free parking on site<br>For the full schedule visit AlexanderSteamShow.com or view the county-wide event calendar at GeneseeCalendar.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00 PM: Old Time Tractor Pull<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4:00\u20137:00 PM: Live WCJW Radio Broadcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5:00 PM: Steamed Sweet Corn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:00 PM: Invitational Tractor Pull, Semis and Steamers, plus Kids vs. Steam Engine Tug-of-War<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, September 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00 AM: Antique Tractor Pull (throughout the day and evening)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00 AM: Kids Pedal Pull<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2:00 PM: Youth Parade (Ages 11\u201318)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5:00 PM: Steamed Sweet Corn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Sunday, September 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:00 AM: Church Service &amp; Garden Tractor Pull<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10:00 AM: Car Show<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:00 PM: Farm Stock Tractor Pulls<br>Admission &amp; Visitor Info<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$10 per person at the gate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children 12 &amp; under: FREE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gates open daily at 9:00 AM<br>For the full schedule visit <a href=\"http:\/\/AlexanderSteamShow.com\">AlexanderSteamShow.com<\/a> or view the county-wide event calendar at <a href=\"http:\/\/GeneseeCalendar.com\">GeneseeCalendar.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the Largest Displays of Antique Farming Equipment in the Northeast Press release Alexander, NY \u2013 Families, history buffs, and machinery enthusiasts are invited to step back in time at the 58th Annual Western New York Gas &amp; Steam Engine Association Rally, taking place September 4\u20137, 2025, at the \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/genesee-county-western-new-york-gas-steam-engine-association-rally-returns-for-its-58th-year-this-weekend-in-alexander\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[53],"tags":[5364],"class_list":["post-67881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-alexander","tag-western-new-york-gas-steam-engine-association-rally"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-hER","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":10954,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/09\/06\/genesee-county-the-53rd-annual-steam-engine-rally-is-in-full-swing-in-alexander\/","url_meta":{"origin":67881,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/The 53rd Annual Steam Engine Rally is in full swing in Alexander","author":"aka","date":"September 6, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nPY8i4kXOFU The WNY Gas and Steam Engine Rally is in full swing in Alexander at 10294 Gillate Road. 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