Antique Plow Day

Antique Plow Day
Supports Foods Resource Bank

Saturday, Oct. 27th, 8 am—2 pm

Jim Schwoerer Farm
3823 W. Ziebarth Road
Bloomington, IL 61705

Entry Fee donation—$10 per plow
Prizes awarded for best plowing quality.
For additional information contact Ron Zook at 963-4947 or 825-0925.

8:30 Tractor Registration Begins
(1959 models or older)
10:00 Plowing Begins
11:30 Lunch Provided
After lunch plowing resumes

Free Admission to spectators
Lunch Stand (donations accepted)
Proceeds go to Foods Resource Bank

15 Years Supporting FRB!

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