There are a couple of events in Gordon County that help residents mark the beginning of Fall: like the Northwest Georgia Festival, football games and the Peach State Antique Engine and Tractor Club Show, which happens to be this weekend.

The seventh annual show will begin this Friday at 8 p.m with the first tractor pull and then again on Saturday at 9 a.m. with various festivities for residents of all ages.

Admission is free and activties include: women’s skillet throw, farm equipment demonstrations, tractor and lawnmower pulls, wrench toss, egg tote and viewing of a bevy of vintage tractors (1960 or older).

“There’s something for everyone,” said Randy Tallent of the Murray County Saddle Club. “We want everyone to come out and have a good time.”

Although admission into the show is free, participating costs are $8 for a stock lawnmower pull and $10 for a tractor pull with no interlocks. Those participating in the tractor pull do have a chance to win $250 in the Saddle Club’s “King of the Hill Pull.” The monetary prize will go to the first place winner of the 5000 lb class and the 9000 lb class.

Attendees of the event are encouraged to stay Friday night as the venue has 115 camper hookups available; those interested in the hookups should contact Richard Hott at (706)-980-2035.

The show will be located at the Murray County Saddle Club off Hwy. 52 East in Chatsworth. For more information about the event or registration call Mike Trotter at (706) 270 – 2250, Randy Tallent at (706) 280 – 5341 or visit www.peachstatetractor.com.