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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE                                  Telephone (803) 734-2210

D. LESLIE TINDAL, COMMISSIONER                                        Becky Walton, Director of Public Information

P.O. Box 11280, Columbia, South Carolina 29211                                            bwalton@scda.state.sc.us

www.scda.state.sc.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2001

CHARLESTON---The first annual Lowcountry Antique Tractor Show will be held at Herrington’s Field, 4655 Wilson Road, Yonges Island, SC., from 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, April 21,2001. Exhibits will feature John Deere, Farmall, McCormick Derring antique models and "hit and miss" engines. In addition to the exhibit, there will be a Slow Race and a Gate Race in which tractor exhibitors may participate.  Also on exhibit will be antique automobiles, and more. Admission and parking are free. There will be concessions on the grounds. Exhibitors are asked to set up from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For exhibitor registration, directions, and other information contact Buster Herrington, at 843-889-3745 / 843-889-2248 or Ron Barton 843-889-2933.