The 26th Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade Is Officially Underway!

The 26th Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade is officially underway, featuring 100s of participating tractors, as collectors and enthusiasts come together to celebrate their farm heritage.

Event Manager, Matt Kenney spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about Day 1, this year’s highlights, and what fans can expect.

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