Big-time pulls coming to small towns this weekend
Tractor Pull
The Northwest Missouri Tractor Pullers Association has two sanctioned tractor and truck pulls set for this weekend in Nodaway County.
The first, the 38th Annual Thunder in the Junction, is happening at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Burlington Junction City Park.
The gate fee is $10 and children 12 years and younger will be admitted free.
The second event, sponsored by the Graham Lions Club, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dakota Bronc Sisk Memorial Rodeo Grounds, located three miles west of US Highway 71 on Highway A in Barnard.
Entry into the event is $5 for children 6-12 years old, $10 for adults. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.
A fireworks show will follow Saturday night’s pull in Barnard.
Both events will feature a number of classes in the truck and tractor pulls, including 6,500 non-turbo, 8,500 pro farm, 8,500 pro field A pump, 8,500 limited pro stock, 6,500 hot rod/6,200 pro stock, 9,000 pro field P pump, unlimited open class, 2.6 turbo street diesel pickup, and off-the-street diesel.
Concessions will also be available on the grounds at both locations.