WATERLOO, Iowa (RFD-TV) — Plans are coming together for a long-standing Midwest tradition as organizers announce details for the 27th annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade. Set to take place in June, the event brings tractor collectors and enthusiasts together to celebrate farm heritage and agricultural history.
Event manager Matt Kenney with the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to share an update on what participants can expect this year.
In his conversation with RFD-TV News, Kenney discussed what he is most looking forward to as planning continues and provided background on how the Tractorcade began. He also outlined what is in store for the 2026 ride and shared the type of feedback organizers have received from participants and the broader agricultural community.
Kenney emphasized the importance of the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade in honoring farm heritage and preserving the stories and traditions that define rural America.
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