Event Dates: July 11, 2008 - July 13, 2008
Location: Brooks, Oregon |
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International Harvester Scouts and Trucks of Oregon (IHSTO) announces the premier International Harvester enthusiast event in the western United States for 2008.
The Great Western Binder Bee 2008 will be held July 11 thru 13. Once again, the venue will be Western Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon. This is the fourth year for this event to be hosted by Powerland along with Powerland affiliated member organizations.
The theme selected for the forthcoming event is… “International Harvester On The Log Deck”… and will showcase the timber industry in the Northwest and the significant contribution made through the use of International Harvester equipment in timber harvesting and transportation operations.
The featured truck for this year’s event will be the IH KB 8 log rig in permanent display at the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum, located on the grounds of Antique Powerland. This vehicle is fully functional and maintained by members of IHSTO under the direction of Truck Museum personnel. In addition to the KB 8, a significant collection of timber industry vehicles and equipment will be available for viewing which features typical family logging operations which were prevalent in the 1950’s and 1960’s in the Northwest.
Friday, July 11 is slated as vendor set-up and show participant move-in. A full schedule of technical presentations, Show and Shine, children’s activities, a Parade of Power of many show vehicles, and a catered participant barbeque dinner and raffle will fill Saturday’s agenda.
IH vehicles and IH-related products will be on display throughout the weekend and a judging team will select the outstanding display examples for awards, highlighted by the Ernie Bisio Award which honors Oregon’s own Ernie Bisio, still operating an active IH “light duty” dealership in Portland, Oregon at the age of 89. Awards will be presented at the Saturday evening barbeque.
Sunday, July 13 activities will include a Trail Ride for off road-capable vehicles led by the IHSTO Trail Boss, a continuation of the Show and Shine, and show participant visitation.
“Vendor Village” will include many specialty parts and service providers who are major supporters of International Harvester enthusiasts and end users around the country. Many other regional IH organizations will be in attendance representing agricultural machinery, construction equipment, household appliances, and stationary engines and equipment.
For additional information and an up to date schedule of events, contact International Scouts and Trucks of Oregon/Michael Mayben at (510) 501-3680 |
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