The Central Washington Agricultural Museum's PIONEER POWER SHOW & SWAP MEET (the oldest running event in Union Gap) will be back in 2022. Save the date, come on out and learn about agricultural history. Wander through the exhibits & enjoy an all-around good old-fashioned time!
Join us at Union Gap’s Fullbright Park for this exciting event August 20-21, 2022. Wally Moen will be our Grand Marshall this year and our featured item will be Lindeman Power Equipment.
The Pioneer Power Show started in 1981 and has been going strong since. This popular event is held the 3rd weekend of August each year.
See the equipment of yesteryear with vintage trucks and engines on display for the equipment enthusiasts and watch our popular equipment parade. Learn about blacksmithing and watch demonstrations of the turn of the century sawmill, and the apple packing line. Enjoy the quilt displays, other historic exhibits and more. Enjoy freshly baked bread at the Bread Shack.
Especially for the kids there are several free activities. Ride the kiddie train, the kiddie wagon, and for smaller children, the animal swing. Take the opportunity to drive an excavator. Children can also try to win a bike or toy by playing the Passport game.
For those wanting to experience some old-time fun, there will be tractor pulls, tractor games and draft horse buggy demonstrations, and more. The Pacific Northwest Vintage Snowmobile Club will be on display for your enjoyment. So have fun while learning about the area’s agricultural history.
The event is $5.00 per person/children under 12 are free.
For more information call Carol at 509-877-2645 or email honey2243@yahoo.com.
NOTE: All events subject to COVID-19 protocols in place at the time. The safety of our volunteers and visitors is our highest priority.
Your financial support helps keep the museum open and helps preserve the agricultural history of the Yakima Valley.The Museum's operating funds come primarily from membership and memorial donations. Check out our membership page or donation page to help out. Would you like to volunteer to help with exhibits, tours, field trips or other museum activities? Visit our volunteer page to learn more. Questions? Give us a call at 509.457.8735 or email us at info@centralwaagmuseum.org.
