Foothills Antique Power Association

Foothills Antique Power Association Preserve the Past for the Future Our members each endeavor to preserve these remembrances of the past, restoring and demonstrating them. Pleasant UMC Boy-scouts.

The Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to Preserving the Past for the Future. We do so through the collection, restoration, presentation, and demonstration of antique farm machinery, as well as autos, trucks, motorcycles, chainsaws, and stationary engines, and many other types of equipment whether hand-powered or horse-powered. Our two-day

Annual Antique Power Show held the third weekend in May at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Hickory N.C. is our primary venue for displaying and demonstrating our antique equipment. At this show, we have more than tractors on display. We have a Garden Tractor Pull (Previously know as lawn tractor pull) on Friday evening, a Pedal Tractor Pull on Saturday morning, and a Truck & Tractor Pull on Saturday afternoon and evening. Demonstrations of equipment such as threshers, steam engines, shingle mills, grist mills, blacksmithing, and many others can be enjoyed throughout the day. On Sunday, since the majority of our members hold to Christian values and morals, a church service is held. Plenty of good food can be had all weekend long, but no alcohol is permitted. Camping hook-ups are also available. Besides the annual Antique Power Show in May, an annual Fall Show and Swap Meet is held in October at the same fairgrounds as the Antique Power Show. Our members also participate in various parades, festivals, and shows throughout our local area. One of these events is the annual Murray’s Mill Fall Festival in October hosted by the Catawba County Historical Association. By way of all of these events we endeavor to give the younger generations a view of how we came to be where they are. We also provide an opportunity for those of the older generations to reminisce of days past. Of course, we cannot do what we do alone. We have many wonderful sponsors who help us accomplish our task each year. With their help and with the funds we collect during our annual show from gate receipts, and souvenir sales, we have been able to give (over the past 18 years) over $300,000 to local charities. Some of the charities that we support include Carolina Caring, Family Care Center, Children’s Advocacy Protection Center, American Legion Post 48, Catawba County 4H Livestock Club, Bunker Hill HS JROTC, and Mt. Our business meetings are held monthly and a monthly newsletter is published to keep all members updated as to the latest happenings and information.

05/31/2026
What an incredible weekend at the 23rd Annual Foothills Antique Power Show!We want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone ...
05/17/2026

What an incredible weekend at the 23rd Annual Foothills Antique Power Show!

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported this year’s show. From the exhibitors and vendors, to the volunteers, sponsors, families, and visitors — each of you helped make this event a great success.

It was wonderful seeing so many people enjoying the tractor displays, engines, pulls, demonstrations, farm toys, food, and fellowship throughout the weekend.

We especially want to thank all of the hardworking volunteers and participants who dedicated their time and effort behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. Your support and dedication are what make this show possible year after year.

We truly appreciate everyone who attended and helped celebrate the 23rd Annual Foothills Antique Power Show with us. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Thank you again for your continued support! 🚜🇺🇸

Tractor Pull Today starts at 2PM!23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show Hickory American Legion Fair
05/16/2026

Tractor Pull Today starts at 2PM!

23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Hickory American Legion Fair

Garden Tractor Pull starts at 6:00PMHickory American Legion Fairgrounds1 American Legion Ave Newton NC 28613Food Vendors...
05/15/2026

Garden Tractor Pull starts at 6:00PM

Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds
1 American Legion Ave
Newton NC 28613

Food Vendors On Site!

Come out and join us.

Toy Show exhibitors are moving in! Come out and join us.
05/15/2026

Toy Show exhibitors are moving in! Come out and join us.

23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show Come out and join us!
05/15/2026

23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Come out and join us!

Getting everyone PreRegistered for tomorrow! 23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show
05/14/2026

Getting everyone PreRegistered for tomorrow!

23RD Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Another Food Vendor Joining Us this weekend at the pulling track!
05/14/2026

Another Food Vendor Joining Us this weekend at the pulling track!

The boss approves! We are excited to make our debut at the Foothills Antique Power Association Tractor Pull this weekend alongside our other half, Order Up

Thanks to everyone who helped paint the floor in our meeting room this evening and to those that helped move everything ...
01/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped paint the floor in our meeting room this evening and to those that helped move everything out and clean up this past week!

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1 American Legion Avenue
Newton, NC
28658

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+18288554767

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