Antique farm and tractor show

About Us

The Antique Engine & Tractor Assoc., Inc.

(AETA) was first organized as Branch 3 of the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association in 1959. This national organization had and still has several chapters throughout the United States.

Geneseo tractor show 2024

Since 1970, the AETA has been an independent organization. The early association was and the current AETA is incorporated as a non-profit organization with the State of Illinois. The stated purpose is “To promote the collection, restoration, preservation and exhibition of gasoline and oil engines, gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment of historical value.”
The AETA held Annual Shows at several locations around Geneseo for the first 23 years.

In 1983, the AETA signed a long term lease with the Village of Atkinson for 5 acres of land and built the first permanent building in 1985. By the mid 1990’s it became obvious the club needed to demonstrate the use of the equipment and not just have static displa