DEER CREEK SODBUSTERS EVENTS
2026 44th Annual Antique Machinery Show
The only antique tractor & machinery show in Nebraska to be officially designated a "Local Legacy" by the U.S. Library of Congress.
Join us and see history come alive! There is education for the kids and entertainment for the entire family. Plenty of shade and water, as well as cold drinks available to keep you hydrated.
Join us and see history come alive! There is education for the kids and entertainment for the entire family. Plenty of shade and water, as well as cold drinks available to keep you hydrated.
- Sunday, August 9, 2026rain or shine.
- Held at Deer Creek Showgrounds located at 72927 610 Avenue, 4 ½ miles South of Sterling, NE
- All Exhibitors Welcome!
- Flag raising - 8:00 a.m.
- Outdoor Church service - 8:15 a.m.
- Machinery demonstrations - 9:30 a.m. to noon (Threshing, Corn Shelling, Stationary Baler, Corn Binding, Silage Chopping, Small Grain Binding, Farming Demonstrations)
- Guest speaker, Jody Lamp presenting "A History of Nebraska Agriculture-A Life Worth Living"-Funding Provided by Humanities Nebraska - 11:30 a.m.
- NEW THIS YEAR! -Mother Goose at the top of every hour -Kids, you are going to LOVE this!
- Parade of Power - 1:00 p.m.
- Kids straw pile scavenger hunt - 1:45 p.m.
- Plowing - 2:00 p.m.
- Machinery demonstrations - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Craft & Flea Market - All Day
For more information contact Pam Truscott at 402.988.8178 prior to show and Bill Truscott day of show at 402.988.8284
Annual Antique Tractor Display and Sterling Parade
- Sponsored by the Sodbusters at Sterling Picnic, June 6, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Show
- Sterling Picnic Parade sponsored by the Deer Creek
- Sodbusters parade - Lineup at 3:30 p.m. Parade begins at 4:00 p.m.
For more information call Bob at 402.239.2307