Garrettsville Tractor Parade rolls on through heavy rain

Ravenna Record-Courier
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A participant in this year's Garrettsville Tractor Parade is framed by the Stars and Stripes as he shows off his Farmall Super C during the parade through town, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
A participant in this year's Garrettsville Tractor Parade is framed by the Stars and Stripes as he shows off his Farmall Super C during the parade through town, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.

Heavy rain Saturday didn't even make participants in the annual Garrettsville Tractor Parade blink, as they headed around the village showing off their farming vehicles. The parade included more than 140 tractors, and served as a tribute to the late Brandon Bailey, who was a longtime participant in the event. A grand showing by his family members and friends was witness to the sorrow over his August 2023 death. The tractor parade happened alongside Garrettsville Summerfest, which had to juggle its schedule to stay ahead of raindrops. But, the fireworks, Garretsville's Got Talent, hot wing eating contest, hamburger eating contest, and a dance competition went forward. So did a cornhole tournament, but it was relocated inside Garrettsville YMCA. For more on the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, check out a gallery at record-courier.com.

Farmers and collectors alike show off their vintage tractors during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
Farmers and collectors alike show off their vintage tractors during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
An unfortunate tractor owner makes his way up North Street as an Amish couple scurries to find relief from the rain during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
An unfortunate tractor owner makes his way up North Street as an Amish couple scurries to find relief from the rain during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
The driver of a John Deere from Bonner Farms stays dry in his enclosed cab as a spectator tries to stay dry under an umbrella during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
The driver of a John Deere from Bonner Farms stays dry in his enclosed cab as a spectator tries to stay dry under an umbrella during the Garrettsville Tractor Parade, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.
Tears well up in the eyes of Kyle Fisher of Hiram as he competes in the hot wing eating contest during the Garrettsville Summerfest, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Kyle completed the challenge in a three-way tie to win $100.
Tears well up in the eyes of Kyle Fisher of Hiram as he competes in the hot wing eating contest during the Garrettsville Summerfest, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Kyle completed the challenge in a three-way tie to win $100.

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