Somewhere around 1972, a half dozen farmers started getting together to play with their old tractor and machinery toys. Over the years, this small beginning has turned into the largest antique tractor show in Michigan. MMOGTA is a non-profit organization whose mission is the preservation and restoration of antique farming methods and machinery, as well as the production and presentation of an annual show featuring both. With close to 500 enthusiastic member families, the showgrounds has grown to almost 140 acres and a bunch of buildings with permanent exhibits and facilities. The MMOGTA showgrounds is a pretty impressive place.
Showgrounds Map
1 – Registration For Campers And Exhibitors
2 – Main Restrooms/Showers
3 – Information Booth and Lost & Found
4 – Track 1 Announcers Stand
5 – Flea Market Office
6 – Silver Dome-Crafters
7 – Founder Building
8 – Pavilion-Food/Bar/Band/Tractor Pulls
9 – MMOGTA Raffle
10 – Souvenir Shack
11 – Log Cabin-4-H Kids Crafts
12 – Saw Mill
13 – Henry Dorrum Engine Barn
14 – Meyer Steam Barn-Tin Smith/Wood Shop/Broom
Making/Machine Shop/Steam Engines
15 – Petting Zoo
16 – Handle Mill
17 – Harvest & Crop Demonstrations
18 – Baker Barn-Antique Tractors
19 – Dynamometers
20 – L.A. Haak Barn-Shingle & Veneer Mills
21 – Train
22 – Made In Michigan Museum
23 – Playground
24 – Cider Mill
25 – Tiki Bar
26 – Blacksmith Shop
27 – Red Barn-Crafters
28 – Woolen Mill
29 – Bean Soup
30 – Track 2 Announcers Stand
G – Main Gate/Depot
– First Aid
The MMOGTA Showgrounds has expanded significantly over the years, evolving from 12 acres of temporary rentals to nearly 136 acres featuring numerous permanent facilities. Click the button below to access the land history PDF.