Tractor Pull

Illustration of farm machinery, including a tractor and a plow, on a red circular background.

Saturday, April 24, 2027

10:00 am

Shepherd Community Park

7570 S. Shepherd Road, Shepherd, MI 48883

Since 1958, the festival tractor pull is a proud, long-standing tradition that brings together generations of pullers and spectators for a day of horsepower and hometown pride. From seasoned veterans to first-time youth competitors, tractors and participants of all ages line up to test their strength and skill on the track.


Bring your lawn chairs and join us to cheer on the pullers and be part of a tradition that keeps our community’s spirit running strong year after year. 🚜

Event Coordinators

Chuck Purtill 989.621.1412

Mike Kenny 989.560.6589

Kay Purtill kaypurtill@gmail.com

Tractor Pull

Concessions & Festival Souvenirs
Enjoy great food and festival merchandise while cheering on the tractor pull. Whether you're looking for a hoodie or T-shirt to remember the day, or a burger, hot dog, and other refreshments, there's something for everyone.

Concessions are operated by Shepherd High School students who are members of Central Michigan Campus Life Youth For Christ. Every purchase helps support these students by funding their summer camp retreat. Thank you for supporting a great cause while enjoying the festival!

  • Registration
    Registration and weigh-in starts at 7:30 AM. The entry fee for entering the pull is $25 per class, per driver.

  • The classes of tractors competing will be as follows:

    4500 Unlimited

    5500 Limited

    5500 Unlimited 18.4 tires

    6500 Unlimited (starting first this year)

  • RULES
    1. Pullers will be able to jump one weight class.

    2. Weight classes:

    -4500 Unlimited

    -5500 Limited

    -5500 Unlimited 18.4 tires

    -6500 Unlimited (starting first this year)

    3. Hitch - 20 inches high, 24 inches back from center of the axle. Will be checked!

    4. No popping of concrete.

    5. No drinking of alcohol.

    6. No bouncing.

    7. Two-wheel drive only.

    8. No jerking of chain. If chain jerks, there will be no measurement for that hook.

    9. Boundary lines will be set at 15 feet for all classes. If rear tire goes out or hits the line, there will be no measurement for that hook.

    10. Tires cannot hit between lugs. Tires can only hit on lug surface, not casing. No dual tires.

    11. Drivers must have control of the tractor at all times.

    12. Hitches and weight bars must be solid in all directions.

    13. Wheelie bars must be outside of radius of rear tires and be able to support tractor.

    14. If a weight falls off, you will lose the measurement for that hook.

    15. Judges will be chosen at the drivers meeting.

    16. One driver, per tractor, per class.

  • 1st place - $300 and a trophy

    2nd place - Cash prize

    3rd place - Cash prize

    4th place - Cash prize

Tractor Pull Details