Hit & Miss Two Day Show & Swap
ALWAYS The First Friday and Saturday in June!
For several years now we've been holding our annual show and swap at our place in Orwell Ohio. Each one gets better, attendance keeps going up and we have a good time! The Hit & Miss crew give demonstrations on machining, metal working, pouring babbitt, magnet charging, etc. during the two days. Friday evening at 6:30PM we have our stationary engine seminar. Get answers to all your problems from our panel of knowledgeable engine men (be prepared -- write your questions down so you don't forget). Around 9PM the Bluegrass or Country Music Party begins with good music, big bonfire, and marshmallows to roast. Saturday morning we have many new arrivals come in to sell, show, and buy. This is the best day to get help with your problem engines. Actually you'll find you may have more fun bringing engines needing work or in the process of being restored, not just to get help with, but to show others what you're doing along with some possible hints or answers for them. We'll try to have some rare engines on exhibit. If you have a rare engine you would like to exhibit please call ahead and we'll have a special area reserved for your engine.
On Saturday we show our appreciation by giving away a bunch of prizes including the grand prize which is a $300.00 gift certificate (for this you must be registered Friday and be present at the Saturday drawing). You do not have to be an exhibitor or be present at any special time to be eligible for hourly door prizes, but be sure to register as soon as you arrive.
You can camp right on our show grounds, no charge for primitive camping. (If you need hook-ups there is a real nice campground about 3 miles from the show.) Also no charge for showing/selling/attending! There is a food stand, porta-johns, courtesy tent and gazebo to relax under. We go all out for you and ask one big favor in return -- if you're exhibiting, please bring something to sell. We realize not everybody has gas or steam engines, parts, or related, but primitive antiques, tools, shop items, etc. will do just fine. (If you have questions please call us.)
