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Sec 1 – Tractor Pulling Contest

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General Rules

  1. Each and every contestant enters the contest at his/her own risk and recognizes that he/she may be held responsible for injuries or property damage to others caused by him/her and his/her tractor.
  2. All tractor drivers must be 13 years of age or older – only one person admitted free with each tractor for Wednesday Pull.  Must be 16 years or older to pull on Friday night.
  3. Drivers meeting will be held prior to pull. All drivers must attend!
  4. One attempt will be given for changing gears or weights within 75 feet from the start.
  5. Any parts falling off the tractor onto the track disqualifies the hook.
  6. Drivers must be seated at all times while pulling. You will be disqualified for leaning back.
  7. Drawbars are to be stationary in all directions.
  8. No governor strings or wires are permitted. Tractors have to be operated under governed power.
  9. Length of tractor not to exceed 11 1/2 ft. from center rear axle to front furthest most point.  No weights beyond rear tires.
  10. All pulls are to be started from a tight hitch. NO JERKING!!!
  11. Tractors must stay within boundaries or they will be disqualified.
  12. No pressurized tanks, with the exception of LP gas.
  13. Unsafe operation of any kind will result in a disqualification.
  14. Drawbar height of a maximum of 20” and minimum of 18” from the center of the axle.
  15. No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate.
  16. Rules of pull are subject to change by the tractor pulling officials.
  17. All tractors must be weighed before each class and may be randomly checked after the hook ends.
  18. For additional information, call the chairmen of the event listed above.
  19. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ON THE TRACK AT ANY TIME DURING PULLS UNLESS A DRIVER.
  20. THE JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

  • Major Contests
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    • Children’s Pedal Pull
    • PA Fairs Poster
    • Hay Bale Throwing
    • Pet Photo Contest
    • Scarecrow Contest
    • Round Bale Decorating
  • Fair Queen
  • Pull Rules
    • Wed Tractor Pulls
    • Fri Tractor Pulls
    • Sat 4×4 Pulls
    • Pull Sponsors

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Admission Prices

$6.00 / person
*Children Under 2: FREE
More Info: Fair Admissions

Address / Phone

Sullivan County Fairgrounds
4430 Route 154
Forksville, PA  18616

Fair Office – (570) 924-3205

Directions / GPS

The fairground is located on State Route 154 along the Loyalsock Creek in the town of Forksville near the historic covered bridge.

GPS: N41 29.087, W76 35.885

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