Tractors will be grouped together by brand at the Land of Lincoln Expo. Photo courtesy Alena Oliver.
The 2017 Land of Lincoln Expo will take place Friday, June 16, through Sunday, June 18, at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville, Illinois.
There will be a lawn and garden tractor show, a tractor drive, a tractor parts and swap meet, and much more. Camping with water and electricity, and concessions will be provided. Setup is Thursday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rib and Brisket Cook-Off, sponsored by Starr’s Primal Meats, is Saturday with sampling from noon to 5 p.m. The Macoupin County Fairgrounds are located at 21368 Route 4 North in Carlinville.
The Land of Lincoln Expo is sponsored by the Macoupin Agricultural Antique Association. You can find the Land of Lincoln Expo, the Macoupin Agricultural Antique Association and Starr’s Primal Meats on Facebook.
General information
Vendors
Mark Berkel, 618-409-4410, mberkel3502@gmail.com
Tractor drive
Keith Ladage, 217-971-5917
Rib cook-off
Ryan Starr, 217-854-7746
Motel, hotel and camping information
Magnuson Grand Hotel, 217-324-2100
Carlin Villa Motel, 217-854-3201
Camping at Camp Soar, 888-623-1237, ext. 1609