Antique Tractor Show
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Annual antique tractor show. Open entry. Antique Power Tractor Club. Sat 9am-4pm.
Antique Tractor Show
Phone : 620-767-5413 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : chamber@councilgrove.com
Web: www.councilgrove.com
Tractor Shows
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