The kiddies’ tractor is set to go, and don’t forget to pick up your Rally badge;The green/yellow colour of this year’s badge reflects the famous John Deere pantones.

Entry fees for the 2018 Rusty Iron Rally are: Adults $10.00, Concession $7.00, Family $20.00 and Children Under 12 are free.

The official program:

9am - 4pm Tractor novelty events begin; Tappet cover racing

11am  Official opening; ‘Motorbikes, Trucks and Cars’ parade

1pm Parade of tractors; Tractors novelty events continue

9am-3pm Tractor novelty events; Tappet cover racing; Vintage aircraft flyover

1pm Grand parade

As always, the event is held across the Fathers’ Day weekend and kicks off tomorrow (September 1) at the Macksville Showground.

It’s organised by Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club and this year it will celebrate a century of John Deere. 

See some videos from the 2016 event