SUGARCREEK – The third Austin Zinkon Memorial Truck and Tractor Pull benefit will be held from noon until 11 p.m. May 17 at the Harvest Barn, 420 Dutch Valley Drive. The event will take place rain or shine.
The event includes a spaghetti dinner served from noon to 6 p.m., a 50/50 drawing, raffle, and silent auction as well as a bake sale. Cost of admission and meal is a donation.
Proceeds from this event are earmarked for area families who have experienced loss or who have medical expenses, according to an announcement.
This year’s goal is to help at least three families who are facing challenges: Courtney Schlabach of Bolivar, and Heather McCambier and Tony Celeschi of Coshocton.
Weigh-in starts at noon, and the pulls start at 2 p.m. Divisions include V8 tractors; 9,000 open tractor; 3.0 diesel trucks; 12,500 Eastern Ohio Touch Farm 12 mph 300 rpm; 6,000 6 mph antique tractor; and 7,500 open tractor.
Some bleacher-type seating will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring chairs to set up trackside for the truck and tractor pull.
Serving for the spaghetti dinner will begin at noon and continue until 6 p.m. or until supplies run out. Takeout meals also will be available during this time. The silent auction will be held at various times from noon to 6 p.m. A bake sale will be from noon to 6 p.m. or until baked goods are gone. In addition, 50/50 tickets will be sold throughout the day.
Gate entry is on a donation basis.
For more information or to donate to the fund, email g.zinkon@eaglemachines.com or call 330-852-1300.
This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Proceeds from Austin Zinkon Memorial Truck and Tractor Pull will help three area families
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