Monday 6 May 2013

2013 Winkler Tractor Trek






The Visit the Villages TRACTOR TREK is an event organized by the Eden Foundation in Winkler, MB. each summer.  This is our 6th annual trek and we are anticipating  about 40  tractors to be registered.  The tractors need to be 40 years old or older and be able to maintain a speed of 8 – 10 mph.  Our route this year will take us west to the escarpment with lunch at the GLENCROSS Church in the Mason School District, south of Morden.  The day begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Reinland Community Centre, south of Winkler, with registration and a hearty breakfast buffet. The breakfast  buffet is by donation.  Family members and the general public are encouraged to join the trekkers for breakfast.  (All breakfast donations are in support of the Reinland Community Centre). Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. after which the trekkers begin their journey.  Judges will be present, judging the tractors throughout the day in different categories as chosen by the judging committee.  The final destination will be the Pembina Thresherman’s Museum, west of Winkler.  Upon arrival, a tractor olympics will take place.  A windup supper meal, entertainment and prizes will conclude this day of enjoying memories of the past and the creation of new ones.

Each registered trekker is asked to collect pledges in support of Eden’s mental health recovery programs.  The goal of the event is to raise $1,000 per tractor entry. The funds raised with this event help to fund Eden’s mental health recovery programs that do not receive government funding.  It is through these programs that individuals experiencing mental health challenges receive hope and healing.

Many smiles are created as tractor stories are shared, old friendships renewed and new friendships formed. Come and be a part of the journey and the continuing story of Tractor Trek.




To register your tractor, call  1-866-895-2919 / (204) 325-5355