2025 Fair Dates: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025    
     

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Tractor & Truck Pulls


TRUCK PULL • Friday 6:00 PM
Rob Raver, 203-376-4600

The truck pull will be following the rules and classes put forth by the CT Truck Pullers to be in line with other truck pulls throughout the state. Please use the QR code for the new rules and class information and contact Rob Raver with any questions.



GARDEN TRACTOR PULL• SATURDAY
7:30 AM Weigh-in; 8:30 AM Drivers Meeting and Pull
Dean Manley, 203-378-5808
Greg Manley, Shawn Manley, Ryan Wohlert

CLASSES
Junior I - 1000 lbs. (7-10 years) | Junior II - 1250 lbs. (11-15 years)Senior - 1250 lbs. | Senior - 1500 lbs. | Open - 1500 lbs.
WHEELIE BARS REQUIREDRULES:

Each Class is allowed one driver per tractor.
Junior I 1000 lb. Class (7-10 years of age) and Junior II 1250 lb. Class (11-15 years old) must have a permission slip signed by parent or guardian. Helmet required, no exceptions. Juniors must be able to safely operate the tractor to the satisfaction of the judges. Juniors must have an adult coach with them at all times.
All tractors must weigh in before each class.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place tractors in all classes will be re-weighed after the pull.
10” hitch height must have clevis hole 2” in diameter.
Wheelie bars required must extend 4” behind the exterior of the tire and no more than 6” from the ground, and be constructed of a minimum 1/4” steel stock firmly secured to rear axle or frame.
Helmets requested for Senior and Open class.
Single wheels only, no duals, chains, crawlers or competition pulling tires.
Two wheel drive tractors only.
Engine governor in place and working at 3600 RPM.
Tractor must pull 10'. Any part of the tractor out of bounds disqualifies. Two tries at weight allowed.
Junior I - 1000; Junior II - 1250; and Senior - 1,500 class, single cylinder tractor only.
Open 1,500 class will include Single or multi-cylinder tractors not exceeding
20 hp, Gravely (rear engine), Economy Power King and dual transmission tractors.
All drivers must sign a waiver.
Judges decision is final.



DOODLEBUG CONTEST - SATURDAY 3:00 PM
(HOME MADE TRACTORS)
Patch Flynn, 203-605-5370

New contest requirement: Front and Rear Drive Shaft Loops
Doodlebugs are built out of old trucks and have dual transmissions giving them very low torque to pull weights. The machine must weigh less than 4,000 lbs. (including chains and blocks) and be no longer than 13 feet (from the center of the rear axle to the front most point of the machine). A D-ring must be welded to the frame of the doodlebug, so that a 3/8” safety chain can be attached. Also a chain 3 ft. in length must hang from the front of the machine; if the chain lifts off the ground during the competition, the participant will be disqualified. Machines must pull the sled 3 continuous feet to make a full pull. Mechanical hitches and hydraulic systems are not allowed. Driveline yokes must be shielded and taped. Trophies and rosettes will be awarded. Contact superintendents for additional safety regulations.


ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL•SUNDAY 9:00 AM
7:30 AM Sign-in; 8:30 AM Drivers Meeting
Ken Ciola, 203-887-5837; Cody Wright; Jim Monde

TRACTOR PULL 2025
The antique tractor pull will now feature a pulling sled and new rules. Please use the QR code for the new rules and class information and contact Ken Ciola with any questions.




PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - SUNDAY 11:30 AM
Annika Lundgren and Shant Jindoian

This small pedal tractor pulling contest is open to all children in the following age groups: Group I - 4 yr. olds, Group II - 5 yr. olds, Group III 6 yr. olds, Group IV - 7 and 8 yr. olds. The pedal tractor will be provided. They will compete by pulling weight a measured distance.
CHILD MUST BE AT LEAST 4 YEARS OLD!

 


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