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I wasn’t able to attend last years show because it was held three days after I had major surgery, so I missed out on a big change that took place on the show field. The private property where this show is held is owned by Stewart Paquette and he strives to improve each year over the previous year. The plot where the truck show was being held has been changed to a much larger area of the property and the previous site is being utilized as more pit space for the tractor pullers. The truck show is now around one of his lakes (large pond) adjacent to his “Dealership”. This is a great change and there is far more space for the heavy trucks, fire trucks, etc. to display. Small trucks were about the same or less in number, but I was pleasantly surprised at how many large show trucks attended. The site change allowed the fire truck guys to utilize the lake for pumping demonstrations. Tractors were still everywhere and the pullers were making some serious power. There was rain forecast so that may have kept the small truckers away, but I didn’t see rain until I was on my way home. Attendees were from all over the East Coast and Mid-West. Even a Canadian or two. This is Florida and folks come here to get out of the winter for awhile. Enjoy the pics.

I meet Stu couple times at Red Power Round Ups over the years. Told me about his museum that he has north west of Orlando area. April of 2019 went to his place for better part of a day. Very nice yard he has, even better collection of IH products. Thanks for the pictures.

Thanks for the link to the YouTube video. It’s a good synopsis of the show on Friday (I suspect). On Saturday there were many more fire trucks around the little lake and big trucks parked all over the place. As for the small trucks, the three Scouts were not there and an M37 military truck and I were parked in their spot adjacent to the Dodge Sport roadster pickup. The video does give a great overall view of the facility and the expansive museum that Stu Paquette has going there. It is worth going to see.

I see your post is dated Feb 7th, and titled "2021 8th annual ATCA Show". I don't know enough from what's in your post-----------Today is Feb. 14th, so,
is it upcoming, or did I miss it already ? And, Where is it held ? I get that it's in Fla., but can you please narrow it down to a town ? Also, what does ATCA
stand for ?

ATCA: Antique Truck Club of America (show hosts: Vintage Trucks of Florida chapter of ATCA)

Show dates: (2021) Feb. 4, 5, 6. I attended on the 6th. In years past the typical show time was 2nd weekend in February. I don’t know why this year it was held on the first weekend of Feb.

Location: Paquette’s Historical Farmall Museum, Leesburg, Florida. (NW of Orlando, Fl.)
(See their website for physical address.)

Darn !! Guess I missed it for this year, but thanks for the info !!!!!!!!!!!
I'll definitely check out their website !