By Zach Jensen,
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted activities around the world, including Castalia’s annual Tractor Days celebration. But, now in its second year, the Castalia Tractor Revival celebration is expected to be bigger and better than ever, including multiple activities for the entire family — and a couple just for adults.
All events during the Saturday, Aug. 31 celebration take place at Castalia’s park/ball diamond. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. with the tractor show, which will be followed by a car show at 4 p.m. Both the car and tractor show feature a Best of Show award, and the car show will also feature a Kids’ Choice award.
Classic rock cover performer Shawn Ster will perform from 4-6 p.m., and the golf cart, lawn mower and UTV parade featuring 2024 Parade Queen Lois Schnuelle will be held at 6 p.m.
Nathan Tricky Allen will perform adult comedy and magic from 7-8:30 p.m. and a fireworks show will be held at about 8:30 p.m. that day. The event’s planners said, though last year’s fireworks display rivaled those of many small towns, they expect this year’s fireworks show to be much even than last year’s, thanks to private donations.
After the fireworks, Kruegs First Chance Saloon will host country and rock cover band Smoking Gun Showdown from 7-11 p.m. for a $2 admission charge.
Other planned activities include inflatable bounce houses for children, face painting, a balloon artist, food trucks and the Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters’ Moo Mobile. A bags tournament will also be held during this year’s celebration.
“Our community is our family,” said Jim Tangen, one of the event’s organizers. “Like family, we’re here for each other, and that’s what this celebration is all about — enjoying all this tiny town has to offer with each other and with all our visitors. And, it absolutely could not have been done without the generous donations and support of everyone who contributed for which we’re all very thankful.”
For information, call Tangen at 563-568-7582 or organizer Jeff Stee at 563-380-3855.
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