65th Annual Platte County Steam Engine Show
August 14-15, 2026Featuring John Deere Tractors & Engines
Friday & Saturday • August 14 & 15, 2026 • Free Admission
Fun for the whole family
Revisit Agricultural History
Revisit agricultural history with the 65th annual Platte County Steam & Gas Show on August 14 & 15 at the Platte County fairgrounds. There will be demonstrations, activities for the kids, and great food all weekend long.
- Farm Bureau’s “Touch A Tractor”
- Working 1914 Hay Press
- Antique Tractors
- Corn Shelling / Wheat Threshing
- Steam Engines
- 3-Scale-Model Steam Engines Powering a Full Scale Sawmill
Friday, August 14
Breakfast Served
7:00 am
Tractor Cruise
Starts at 8:30 am
Demonstrations
10:00 am
Train Rides & Barrel Rides Begin
10:00 am
Lunch
11:30 am
Parade of Equipment
2:00 pm
Dinner
5:00 pm
Car Cruise In / Show
5:00 – 9:00 PM
50/50 Raffle (must be present to win).
View flyer for info on contacting Jim Turnbull.
Saturday, August 15
Breakfast Served
7:00 am
Farm Bureau’s “Touch a Tractor”
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Demonstrations
10:00 am
Train Rides & Barrel Rides Begin
10:00 am
Heirloom Kids’ Games
11:00 am
Lunch
11:30 am
Kids’ Tractor Drive
12:00 pm
Kids’ Pedal Pull
1:00 pm
Parade of Equipment
2:00 PM
Bucket Brigade
Garden Tractor Pull @ 2:00 pm
Dinner @ 5:00 pm
Activities Both Days • Free admission • donations appreciated
Swap Meet
Demonstrations All Day
Kids’ train & Barrel Rides
Raffle Tickets on Sale for various Items
T-shirt & Hat Booth Open
Prade of Equipment
Hotel & Camping Options
Make your trip to Platte County Steam & Gas show into a weekend family get away. With great places to stay and camp, the whole family is usre to have a great time!
Campgrounds
Travelodge RV Park – 816-858-4588
Weston Bend State Park – 816-640-5443
Riverfront Park Leavenworth KS – 913-682-6398
Basswood Resort – 800-242-2775
Hotels
Quality Inn & Suites KCI – Platte City
816-858-5430
1201 Branch ST.
Platte City, MO. 64079