5th Annual 100+ Years of Progress Show in NC.

the excitement is building plus a bump to the top of the heap on the BB

Erik,I was thinking of maybe coming down for your show.If I was to come down I95 where would I get to get to the show,and how long did it take you to get up to my place when you picked up the grader?Thanks hope to see you.Mike

Here you go Mike,
the most of 95
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Philadelphia&1s=PA&1y=US&1l=39.952278&1g=-75.162453&1v=CITY&2c=Carthage&2s=NC&2a=644+Niagara+Carthage+Rd&2z=28327-8932&2y=US&2l=35.31796&2g=-79.39138&2v=ADDRESS#mqPgSt13

You guys have any information on hotel and or lodging near by? We'd love to come but need to find a hotel near the show because of our 6 month old daughter. Otherwise we'd camp out on a CAT.👍

I am working on a list and will post it very soon.
Are you brining a HC, if you don't want to haul it back I will be glad to keep it for you ..haha

Southern Pines /Pinehurst(13 miles away)
◦Comfort Inn of Pinehurst
9801 US Hwy 15-501
Pinehurst NC 28374
910-215-5500
(Ask for tractor show rates)

Note: there are many choices in places to stay in Southern Pines/ Pinehurst but the Comfort Inn is the only one with show rates
Sourthern Pines:http://www.google.com/search?q=hotels+in+southern+pines.+nc.&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADFA_en
Pinehurst
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&q=hotels+in+pinehurst.+nc.&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Sanford (18 miles)
◦Quality Inn (919)774-6411 (Ask for tractor show rates)
here are some more for sanford
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&q=hotels+in+sanford.+nc.&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Campgrounds (Carthage)
◦Heritage Campground (910)783-8809 (Will have a shuttle service via trolley.)
more for carthage
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&q=hotels+in+carthage.+nc.&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Erik the hc is in parts taking my time restoring it so it will not be up till next year👍 We are looking like it will work for coming to the show. The site you posted on the collection of 600 tractors are they open for us to look at????👍

Yes the collection is open, ken has just added another 50x150 building that is already full.
He adds to his collection weekly and all of the collection will be open for viewing with about 20-30 pc. operating not counting the 15-20 pc. that Chapter 12 is bringing. if you like hit and miss engines he has just accuried 150 more.

to put it in short, there is not another collection in the USA like this, most collections focus on certian types of machines or engines well ken's focus is on everything that is unique and old, from steam engines to pedal tractors and everything in between.

I hope all can come because it is a great show.

I have forgot to mention that Chapter 12 will be having a meeting on the grounds on Sat. Nov. 6 at 2:00 pm under the Chapter Tent.