18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor Parade is Saturday

  • Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.
    Visitors visit the Clay County 4-H Livestock exhibit to check out all of the hard work the local youth have been doing with their animals.
  • An array of tractors can be viewed after the parade, from restored antiques to modern farm equipment.
    An array of tractors can be viewed after the parade, from restored antiques to modern farm equipment.

    By Tyler Osborn

    Guest Writer

     

    N.C. Cooperative Extension Clay County Center is gearing up for the 18th Annual Ag Day and Tractor parade to celebrate our local agriculture community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the square and will be a day packed with games, informative displays, 4-H livestock exhibits and most importantly, a captivating array of tractors — both modern and cherished classics. 

    In addition to the fun, Clay County Tractor Club will be raffling off a 1951 Ford 8N. Funds raised from the event will go towards the Tractor Club’s community programs and scholarships for local seniors. You can purchase your tickets for this piece of agricultural history on the day of the event and the lucky winner will be announced following the parade. 

    The event will start at 10 a.m. with the parade kicking off at 12 p.m. If you wish to participate in the tractor parade, meet at the Hayesville High School parking lot with a $15 entry fee. 

    If the event is rescheduled due to weather, an announcement will be made on the Clay County Extension Facebook Page: N.C. Cooperative Extension Clay County Center.

    Don’t forget to mark your calendar and join us on the square for a day that promises fun, community bonding and an appreciation for our area’s deep agricultural roots.