Ice-scraping machine at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum ca. 1941
"The Ice Capades presents.....FARMERS ON ICE!" - Stephanie Mann
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In order to keep the tractor ready for the upcoming State Fair, the groundskeeping crew was taking turns around the rink.
This is how we do it ....sung by the Ice tractor Boys.
Dr. Zamboni and his five sons contemplate a better way to smooth the ice.
Call me crazy Pa.....but I think it's still to early for plantin!
Despite poor attendance, officials are pleased to announce that the Ice Farming Pavilion will return to the Indiana State Fair next year!!
The Ice Capades presents.....FARMERS ON ICE!
Hoosiers try a new way to "break the ice".
It worked great! Next summer we're going to try it on the infield at Victory Field!
No skates? No problem!
New Olympic Sport --- tractor sledding!