Old Construction and Mining Equipment Show returns Oct. 25–26 in Mingo Junction

The 22nd annual Old Construction and Mining Equipment Show and the eighth annual Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show will take place Oct. 25–26, at 761 Scott Featner Road in Mingo Junction.

The show will feature construction and mining equipment, farm tractors and machinery, trucks, garden tractors, hit-and-miss and oil field engines, and both working and static displays. Antique trucks, construction equipment and mining equipment will also be in operation throughout the weekend. 

Displays will include machinery owned by members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association, the Historical Construction Equipment Association, Yellow Power Caterpillar + Community and other organizations.

For the first time in the event’s history, the show will feature Caterpillar, marking the 100th anniversary of the merger of Best and Holt in 1926. Attendees are encouraged to bring Best, Holt, Caterpillar and Caterpillar-powered equipment. Ohio Cat, formerly known as Ohio Machinery, will also be recognized for its 80th anniversary.

All antique trucks, construction and mining equipment, farm tractors, logging, agriculture, industrial machinery, garden tractors, and oil field engines are welcome.

Show hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. A food vendor will be on site throughout the weekend. Friday will be setup day for anyone bringing in equipment before the show.

For more information, call 740-312-5385, email oldironshow@yahoo.com or visit them on Facebook.