MVSTA Sponsor Contacts:
Mike Crager, 614-206-3935, MCragermvsta@gmail.com
Ann Weeks, 614-795-6320, weeks.anne@gmail.com
President
Junior Moody 614-554-7485
MVSTA Step-On Sled Fun Pull 2026
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Location: Pulling track on show grounds
The MVSTA will host a Step-On sled fun tractor pull on Saturday at 9:00 AM during the 2026 show. The
Step-On sled pull is meant to be a fun pull for show participants to be able to test their tractor’s abilities.
The pull will start with the smallest tractors going first, and progressing up to larger tractor’s (based on
horsepower and weight).
The Step-On sled is designed in a way that a similar tractor (size and weight) to the one doing the pulling
is parked on the sled for weight. The sled design is basically a large flat sheet of steel (approximately 8
feet wide and 10 feet long). The pulling tractor will select a low gear to keep its speed moving down
the track at a moderate walking pace. As the pulling tractor moves down the track, other participants
walk next to the sled and, one by one, step on the sled to add weight until the pulling tractor’s
momentum is slowed to close to stopping. At the point where the pulling tractor’s momentum is slowed to
almost a stop participants standing on the sled will step off the sled one by one until the pulling tractor
regains forward momentum. Participant’s walking next to the sled can then step back on the sled until
momentum of the pulling tractor is slowed almost to a stop again. This process of stepping off and on
the sled continues until the pulling tractor makes it to the designated Full Pull line on the track, at which
time the pulling tractor will end their pull.
The goal of the tractor pull is to give show participants an opportunity to test their tractors pulling
abilities in a fun non-competitive manner (except the ever-present color of the tractor joke’s).
Available for purchase at the show
Located in the youth building.
Your membership will include two passes for daily entry to the show and access to the MVTSA News & Announcement emails.
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TENTATIVE SHOW SCHEDULE FOR 2026
Gates Open Daily – 7:30 am – 9:00 pm (Thursday – Saturday)
7:30 am – 3:00 pm (Sunday)
Please note: Schedule changes may happen due to a weather condition
Thursday, July 16
($5 admission 55+ and military) Lumber Mill, Wheat Threshing, Shingle & Veneer Mills, and Equipment operating throughout the day. Family Fun Night – South Entrance
Military and senior citizen discount day – $5
10:00 am Opening Ceremonies and Flag Raising
12:00 pm Noon Whistle
1:00 pm Steam Engine Parade (Infield)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Family Fun (South end)
7:00 pm Kiddie Pedal Pulls (track)
Friday, July 17
Lumber Mill, Wheat Threshing, Shingle & Veneer Mills, and Equipment operating throughout the day. All garden tractor pullers must sign a waiver before pulling
10:00 am Opening Ceremonies and Flag Raising
10:30 am Tractor Ride – Line up near the Youth Building
12:00 pm Noon Whistle
6:00 pm Grand Parade – (Pick Up information sheet at Secretary’s office – line up starts at 4:00 pm)
7:00 pm Garden Tractor Pulls (Track) (pullinggardentractors.com) (Brian Cox 740-360-8635)
Saturday, July 18
Lumber Mill, Wheat Threshing, Shingle & Veneer Mills, and Equipment operating throughout the day.
9:00 am MVSTA Step-On Sled Fun Pull 2025
10:00 am Opening Ceremonies and Flag Raising
12:00 pm Noon Whistle
6:00 pm COTPA Truck & Tractor Pull – DARK Spark Show (Infield)
Sunday, July 19
Lumber Mill, Wheat Threshing, Shingle & Veneer Mills, and Equipment operating throughout the day. Special price for admission $5
8:00 am Church Service – Youth Building
10:00 am Opening Ceremonies and Flag Raising
10:00 am Cruisin’ with Ohio Vintage Truck Collectors 12:00 pm Noon Whistle
10:00 am to 2:00 pm – Give Hope – Donate Blood
1:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull (Track)
2:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull Off (Track) (must qualify by winning previous Kiddie Tractor Pulls)
3:00 pm Show Ends
*All equipment will be in operation each day starting at 10:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Disclaimer: Schedule is subject to change and may be impacted by weather.