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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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8 machinery Events Found
Tractors & Trains
Friday is dedicated to school and preformed groups with special admission rates. Features modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, farming demonstrations, teaching tractor, whirligig craft, bulldozer (weather permitting), and games. Community partners include Mountain Gateway Museum, NC Cooperative Extension - Rowan County, International Harvester Collectors Club #43, NC Forest Service, and Iredell Museum.
Virtual
$4.28 - Group ra...
$4.28 - Group rates: Students/Teachers Activity Fee Only: $4.28 per person (tax included). Adult admission ranges from $8.56-$18.63 depending on package.
4/17/26
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17
Tractors & Trains
Friday is dedicated to school and preformed groups with special admission rates. Features modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, farming demonstrations, teaching tractor, whirligig craft, bulldozer (weather permitting), and games. Community partners include Mountain Gateway Museum, NC Cooperative Extension - Rowan County, International Harvester Collectors Club #43, NC Forest Service, and Iredell Museum.
$4.28 - Group ra...
$4.28 - Group rates: Students/Teachers Activity Fee Only: $4.28 per person (tax included). Adult admission ranges from $8.56-$18.63 depending on package.
In-Person
Apr 17, 1:00 PM ET
Agriculture
Engineering
Farming
Demonstrations
Technology
Education
Hands-On Learning
Stem Education
Machinery
Transportation
01-17-2026
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Tractors & Trains
Saturday is open to the general public from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., ending with a parade of tractors at 3 p.m. Features modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, kid's activities, music, and hayrides. Includes farming demonstrations, teaching tractor, whirligig craft, bulldozer (weather permitting), and games.
Virtual
$8.00 - General...
$8.00 - General public admission: Child (3-12) $8, Adult $10, Senior (65+)/Military $9. Train ride packages available for additional cost. Children under 3 free.
4/18/26
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Apr
18
Tractors & Trains
Saturday is open to the general public from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., ending with a parade of tractors at 3 p.m. Features modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, kid's activities, music, and hayrides. Includes farming demonstrations, teaching tractor, whirligig craft, bulldozer (weather permitting), and games.
$8.00 - General...
$8.00 - General public admission: Child (3-12) $8, Adult $10, Senior (65+)/Military $9. Train ride packages available for additional cost. Children under 3 free.
In-Person
Apr 18, 1:00 PM ET
Agriculture
Engineering
Farming
Demonstrations
Technology
Education
Hands-On Learning
Stem Education
Machinery
Transportation
Family Event
01-17-2026
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Branch 15 - 46th Annual Antiques and Collectables Swap Meet at Powerland
Two-day antiques and collectables swap meet featuring more than 100 vendors. Saturday runs from 7 AM to 6 PM, Sunday from 7 AM to 1 PM. The Willow Creek Railroad trains and Oregon Electric Railway Museum trolley will be operating on Saturday. Vendor stall fees are $45. Pre-registration available with PayPal payment option.
Powerland Heritage Park
$8.00 - Saturday...
$8.00 - Saturday General Admission: $8 per person - Children 12 and under FREE. Free Admission on Sunday, June 28!
6/27/26
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27
Branch 15 - 46th Annual Antiques and Collectables Swap Meet at Powerland
Two-day antiques and collectables swap meet featuring more than 100 vendors. Saturday runs from 7 AM to 6 PM, Sunday from 7 AM to 1 PM. The Willow Creek Railroad trains and Oregon Electric Railway Museum trolley will be operating on Saturday. Vendor stall fees are $45. Pre-registration available with PayPal payment option.
$8.00 - Saturday...
$8.00 - Saturday General Admission: $8 per person - Children 12 and under FREE. Free Admission on Sunday, June 28!
In-Person
Jun 27, 6:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
The LARGEST Antique Tractor and Engine Show in the Southeastern US! Features antique tractors, engines, cars, live farming demonstrations, machinery operations, Heritage Craft Barn with artistry demonstrations, Handy Dandy Railroad rides, helicopter rides, vendors, camping, and fireworks. Includes demonstrations of sawmill, Corliss engine, threshing, steam operations, machine shop, and more. Multi-day event from June 30 - July 4, 2026.
Denton FarmPark
$20.00 - Daily A...
$20.00 - Daily Adult $20, Children Under 12 FREE, Various multi-day passes available ($35-$75)
6/30/26
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Jun
30
Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
The LARGEST Antique Tractor and Engine Show in the Southeastern US! Features antique tractors, engines, cars, live farming demonstrations, machinery operations, Heritage Craft Barn with artistry demonstrations, Handy Dandy Railroad rides, helicopter rides, vendors, camping, and fireworks. Includes demonstrations of sawmill, Corliss engine, threshing, steam operations, machine shop, and more. Multi-day event from June 30 - July 4, 2026.
$20.00 - Daily A...
$20.00 - Daily Adult $20, Children Under 12 FREE, Various multi-day passes available ($35-$75)
In-Person
Jun 30, 8:00 AM ET
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Steam Engines
Machinery
Demonstrations
Antique Technology
Agricultural Engineering
Historical Technology
Family-Friendly
Multi-Day Event
Hands-On Learning
01-15-2026
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The Great Oregon Steam-Up
56th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up featuring steam-powered machines, vintage tractors, engineering demonstrations, sawmill operations, blacksmithing, flour milling, threshing demonstrations, 14 museums, miniature train rides, and mechanical history exhibits. Grounds open 7 AM to 6 PM with various scheduled activities including Parade of Power at 1:30 PM. Four-day festival on July 25-26 & August 1-2, 2026.
Powerland Heritage Park
$17.00 - $17 Adu...
$17.00 - $17 Adults, $12 Youth (Age 13 to 17), Free for kids 12 and under, $5 parking fee per vehicle
7/25/26
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Jul
25
The Great Oregon Steam-Up
56th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up featuring steam-powered machines, vintage tractors, engineering demonstrations, sawmill operations, blacksmithing, flour milling, threshing demonstrations, 14 museums, miniature train rides, and mechanical history exhibits. Grounds open 7 AM to 6 PM with various scheduled activities including Parade of Power at 1:30 PM. Four-day festival on July 25-26 & August 1-2, 2026.
$17.00 - $17 Adu...
$17.00 - $17 Adults, $12 Youth (Age 13 to 17), Free for kids 12 and under, $5 parking fee per vehicle
In-Person
Jul 25, 5:00 PM ET
Steam
Engineering
Machinery
Mechanical History
Technology
Industrial History
Demonstrations
Vintage Equipment
Tractors
Sawmill
Blacksmithing
Museums
Educational
02-11-2026
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56th Annual "The Great Oregon Steam-Up"
The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted "Best Annual Event" four years straight! This 2-day event runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm each day and is celebrating 100 years of caterpillar equipment. The event takes place at Powerland Heritage Park, which features various museums including machinery, tractor, and railway museums.
Powerland Heritage Park
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available for purchase
7/25/26
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Jul
25
56th Annual "The Great Oregon Steam-Up"
The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted "Best Annual Event" four years straight! This 2-day event runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm each day and is celebrating 100 years of caterpillar equipment. The event takes place at Powerland Heritage Park, which features various museums including machinery, tractor, and railway museums.
Tickets availabl...
Tickets available for purchase
In-Person
Jul 25, 5:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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33rd Annual Brooks Truck Show
Two-day truck show featuring truck displays, swap meet, commercial vendors, and a Night Glow event on Friday at 9pm. Food concessions available Saturday. Truck registration Friday 8 AM-6 PM, Saturday 6 AM-12 NOON. Onsite camping available. Teddy bear donations encouraged.
Antique Powerland Museum Association
$15.00 - $15 eac...
$15.00 - $15 each day. Kids 12 & Under Free
8/21/26
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Aug
21
33rd Annual Brooks Truck Show
Two-day truck show featuring truck displays, swap meet, commercial vendors, and a Night Glow event on Friday at 9pm. Food concessions available Saturday. Truck registration Friday 8 AM-6 PM, Saturday 6 AM-12 NOON. Onsite camping available. Teddy bear donations encouraged.
$15.00 - $15 eac...
$15.00 - $15 each day. Kids 12 & Under Free
In-Person
Aug 21, 8:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Flywheel Fest
A Fun-filled, Family, Farm Festival celebrating all things agriculture. Features antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor drives through the park on the hour, Pinewood Derby tractor races (free tractor kits available in JUMP lobby during September), carnival games, cupcake walk, educational agriculture booths and demos, live music & entertainment, food trucks, prizes, 5-story spiral slide rides, face painting and more. Learn about agriculture, tractors, and their important role in farming and feeding Americans.
JUMP Park
Free
9/19/26
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Sep
19
Flywheel Fest
A Fun-filled, Family, Farm Festival celebrating all things agriculture. Features antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor drives through the park on the hour, Pinewood Derby tractor races (free tractor kits available in JUMP lobby during September), carnival games, cupcake walk, educational agriculture booths and demos, live music & entertainment, food trucks, prizes, 5-story spiral slide rides, face painting and more. Learn about agriculture, tractors, and their important role in farming and feeding Americans.
Free
In-Person
Sep 19, 11:00 PM ET
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Agriculture
Farm
Tractor
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Family-Friendly
Educational
Science Demonstrations
Technology
Machinery
Stem Education
Festival
02-12-2026
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