10/05/2026
Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene in Dallas, North Carolina on October 9-11th for the annual 'crank-up' of antique steam and gasoline engines and tractors. One of the highlights of the engine show is the operational 1900 single-stand, Continental Cotton Gin. GAMTRA, Gaston Agriculture Mechanical Textile Restoration Association, Bought, relocated, and restored the cotton gin to working order. We will be ginning cotton all weekend long during the festival until we are all ginned out! In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned to include a Kids County Fair, Heritage Arts Area, Handmade Craft vendors, Hit and Miss Engines, Old Tractors, a Tractor Rodeo and Music. As always, the food is good, and admission and parking are free.
OCTOBER 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2026: Our 39th year! The three days of Cotton Ginning Days will be here soon! Show grounds open Wednesday October 7th for those wanting to camp and visit a little longer.
Friday night there is a social around the gin building with hot apple c***r and deserts of all kinds. Come get reacquainted with old friends and meet some new ones at 6:00 p.m. See ya at the gin building in the middle of the show grounds.
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC 28034
For more information visit:
https://www.cottonginningdays.org/
