Rich agricultural heritage of North Alabama celebrated at annual Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days

ATHENS — Visitors will take a step back in time in August with antique tractors and vintage farm equipment.

The Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days is one of North Alabama’s largest antique engine and tractor shows and returns to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena.

Set for Aug. 1-2, the event features antique tractors, vintage farm equipment, engines, a parade, live demonstrations and more — offering a nostalgic journey through the heart of America’s farming legacy. Whether you’re a history buff, a tractor enthusiast or just looking for a unique summer outing, the event promises fun for all ages.

Presented by the Piney Chapel Antique Engine and Tractor Association, the Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days is considered one of the best antique engine shows in Alabama offering festivalgoers a chance to see an array of farm equipment including gasoline and steam engines in action, horse-drawn equipment, antique tractors, cars and trucks and other farming collectibles.

There is a flea market, arts and craft vendors and concessions. Proceeds from concession sales this year will go to the Owens Fire Department. Other activities include tractor slow races, a skillet throw contest for women and pedal pull for the kids. Gates open at 7 a.m. both days.

A tractor parade ride featuring approximately 60 tractors is planned for Aug. 1, departing the Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena at 10 a.m. Spectators can catch a glimpse of the approximately 10-mile parade as it travels south on Lucas Ferry Road to W. Washington Street to the Athens Square. The parade will then travel north on Marion Street to Pryor Street for a brief stop at the Alabama Veterans Museum. Following a visit at the Museum, the route continues west on Pryor Street, south on Hines Street, right on Market Street and north on Lucas Ferry Road to the Sheriff’s Arena.

A fish fry with live music follows at 5 p.m.

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena is at 18032 Buck Island Road/Alabama Highway 99 in Athens. Admission is $5 per person and free for children 12 years old and under. Parking is free.

For more information, call Justin Romine at 256-762-2739, Matthew Thomas at 256-497-6607, Allen Dement at 256-431-0619 or Eli Wallace at 256-497-1264 or visit the Piney Chapel Antique Engine Tractor Association Facebook page.