Houston Spring Flywheel Festival

From Houston Spring Flywheel Festival Website:

Over 5,000 persons attend this two-day in the spring; these are family oriented events held at the Joe Brigance Park, 635 Starkville Road in Houston, Mississippi.

On Friday and Saturday of each festival, antique tractors and engines are on display in the park as well as arts and crafts are displayed and sold. A fabulous food court and live entertainment take center stage and welcome young and old alike. Take advantage of the Catfish Supper held at the Spring Festival on Friday night from 4 to 7 sponsored by the Houston Touchdown Club. Take advantage of the Pancake Breakfast early on Saturday morning to eat pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Houston Bank Boosters in the Houston Civic Center. Runners, joggers, and walkers take their mark for the Pink Ribbon 5 K Run at 8 sponsored by Team Hope.

Opening Ceremonies of the Mississippi Valley Flywheel Association begin promptly at 9 with the Salute to the Flag and Star Spangled Banner. President Jimmy Sanderson and Vice-President Greg Flint of the Mississippi Valley Flywheel Association with Harry Collins, Secretary-Treasurer will conduct the business of the association.

The Parade of Power with antique tractors will leave from the park at 9:30 to encircle downtown Houston.

Demonstrations and events in the park include steam and diesel engines, demonstrations of hominy, grist mill, lard, lye soap and ice cream powered by flywheels, and an antique tractor pull and steel wheel tractor pull. Don't miss the anvil shot at 11 am on Friday and 1 pm on Saturday!