The annual Antique Tractor Parade went out without a hitch tonight at the Niagara County Fair. The on-again, off-again rain stopped just in time for nearly 60 tractors to make their way past happy spectators. (HEATHER N. GRIMMER / ENP PHOTOGRAPHER)

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The rain today fluctuated between torrential downpour and slight drizzle. For short period, though, the sky was clear and the sun shone down. Such was the case for this evening's Antique Tractor Parade at the Niagara County Fair.

Nearly 60 tractors took part in the parade at 7 p.m. at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, an annual staple of the parade. Some tractors and their drivers took home awards.

Oldest tractor

• John and Paul Brown, 1920 Cletrac

Rarest tractor

• Joe Stewart, Oliver OC-3

Best Original Paint

• Mike Jowdy, John Deer 60 Standard

Most Original Display

• Cliff Grant, trailer of tractor

Most Unique Tractor

• John and Paul Brown, Ford 8N Articulated

Best Static Display

• Friend sprayed on trailer

Most Unique Tractor Display

• Chris Kelly, Superman and friends spray pump

Most Tractors of the Same Brand Owned by One Person

• Joe Ohol

• David McCollum, 2030 w duals
• David McCollum, MH55
• John and Gretchen Brown, McCormick 1020
• John and Paul Brown, John Deer 5010
• Timothy Gilliam, MM 45
• Joe Townsend, John Deer D
• Pete Ketch, International H
• Wayne Jagow, Super A
• Don Walck, W9
• Hoovers Dairy, Allis Chalmers WD

Best Appearing Tier II

• Rick Fullunell, 706 International
• Zahno, John Deer 730 D
• Pete Ketch, Ford Jubilee V8
• Ralph and Pat Vinson, Ford 9N
• Wayne Jagow, International Cub
• Norm Human, Oliver 66
• Grieg Ketch, International 66
• David McCollum, John Deer 830 D
• Hoovers Dairy
• McCollum Farms, John Deer 2030

Best Appearing Tier III

• Ron Wendt, John Deer 420
• David McCollum, International 1066
• Robert Perry, International H
• Joe Stewart, John Deer BO
• Andrew Townsend, John Deer M
• Brian Wyhte, John Deer 2840
• Morris and Audrey Wingard, Super A
• Bob Urtel, International 560 with loader
• The Maerten Family, International Cub
• Sue Rowel, International 40

The parade tractors and many more are on display throughout the fair, which runs through Sunday.

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