By Riley Murphy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Gear up for a night of high-horsepower hoopla, the Annual Bolton Truck and Tractor Pull is returning on June 26.

The event, run by the Albion & Bolton Agricultural Society, was established in 1978 and is entering its 48th year.

The Albion & Bolton Agricultural Society says the event has grown from a small local tractor pull to a full-blown community festival with something for all, attracting almost 9,000 attendees just last year.

The event truly does have something for everyone, with live music, Bavarian gardens, food trucks, a halftime show, and Kidsland, complete with balloon animals, face painting, and various exhibits.

There will also be the Grain Farmers of Ontario discovery zone, a jumpy castle, and giveaways throughout the night.

Part of the giveaways will be a children's draw, where children can enter to win a toy tractor donated by Equipment Ontario and Premier Equipment. 

Brand new this year, Heather French, 1st Vice President, says there will be a live band featuring Hillbilly Martini.

Pulling will kick off at 6 p.m. on June 26 with Hot Stock 4x4 Trucks, 5,600 lbs.

French says this year's event will feature 16 different classes of trucks and tractors pulling.

This year, there will also be a raffle titled “A Grand in Your Hand.”

Tickets are $5 each for two chances to win $1,000, and French says they will donate a portion of the proceeds to Caledon Community Services.

Over the years, the Albion & Bolton Agricultural Society has donated $50,000 back to the community through its events.

This is an Ontario Truck and Tractor Pulling Association-sanctioned event, and tickets can be purchased online at Boltontractorpull.ca.