Where Community, History, and Hands-On Fun Come Together

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Where Community, History, and Hands-On Fun Come Together 〰️

Becoming a member is easy

Join the Grand River Antique Society

Where Community, History,

and Hands-On Fun Come Together

Whether you're passionate about antique tractors, love local heritage, or just enjoy being part of a close-knit community — there's a place for you here.

The Grand River Antique Society is always welcoming new members of all ages and experience levels. Our club is a friendly, relaxed group of individuals and families who share a love for rural history, farming equipment, and old-fashioned community fun.

Why Become

a Member?

Being part of GRAS comes with more than just great company and tractor talk. Members enjoy a variety of perks designed to make participation fun, flexible, and rewarding.

Included with your membership:

  • Free camping during the show weekend (for participating members)

  • Free vendor booth if you’re displaying or selling items at the show

  • Monthly newsletter with club updates and free classified ads

  • Access to member-only meetings, events, and the annual banquet

  • Opportunities to serve on committees and shape the future of GRAS

  • Early access to Work Bees, setup, and volunteer sign-ups

  • A welcoming community of collectors, restorers, and rural heritage enthusiasts

By joining, you can help GRAS grow — and enjoy a year-round connection to Ontario’s agricultural history.

Member Benefits

  • Help plan and participate in our Annual Antique Farm Show and Tractor Pull

  • Join fellow enthusiasts at monthly meetings and club events

  • Participate in parades, field trips, and heritage shows

  • Gain access to member-exclusive activities, a monthly newsletter, and opportunities to promote or sell your antique equipment

  • Enjoy casual meetups over snacks and refreshments

  • Make new friends who share your interests

No prior experience with tractors or equipment needed — just a willingness to get involved!

Monthly Club Meetings

Our club meets on the last Friday of each month (except December). Meetings are social, and open to all members. We gather to discuss upcoming events, share stories, plan the show, and enjoy snacks and refreshments together.

Meeting Location:
Cayuga Mutual Community Room
23 King St., Cayuga, ON N0A 0A6

Backup Location:
St. John Lodge 35 Masonic Hall
8 Munsee St. N., Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0
(Behind the gas station)

2024–2025 Meeting Schedule

Nov 29, 2024

Jan 31, 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

May 30, 2025

June 13 & 27, 2025

(Show prep meetings)

July 11 & 25, 2025

(Final show prep)

Aug 8–10, 2025

(Annual Show)

Sept 26, 2025

AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Club Leadership

  • Brian Wheatley

    PRESIDENT

  • Angelika Morwald

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Owen Wheatley

    SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

  • Antonella Ferrara

    TREASURER

  • Jocelyn Ford

    MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

  • Richard Egger

    DIRECTOR

  • Clinton Bell

    DIRECTOR

  • Richard Egger

    MEETING CHAIRMAN

  • Open Position

    HISTORIAN

  • Open Position

    CARD CONVENOR

  • Open Position

    SECRETARY

  • Open Position

    DIRCETOR

These teams help make the Annual Show a success. You don’t need experience—just a willingness to help.

Show Committees

Members are encouraged to join or support one of our many show-related committees:

  • Show Chair

  • Food Trucks

  • Vendors and Crafters

  • Track Committee (Antique and Lawn/Garden)

  • Sponsorship

  • Advertising

  • Special Events and Features

  • Volunteer Coordination

  • Kids' Zone

  • Parking

  • Gate

  • Grounds and Setup

  • Camping

  • Entertainment

  • Parades

How TO Join:

Interested in becoming a member? We’d love to welcome you.

You can:

  • Attend an upcoming meeting

  • Fill out a membership form online or in person

  • Reach out directly to our Membership Chair

By filling out this form you acknowledge and agree that the submission of this membership information constitutes your consent to the collection, use and disclosure by the Grand River Antique Society of the information submitted in this form. You understand that the collection, use and limited disclosure of any personal information will only be for the purposes of fulfilling the GRAS mandate.

The Grand River Antique Society
Preserving the past. Celebrating community.
We’d love to have you with us.

Have questions?
Want to learn more or sit in on a meeting?
Get in touch—we’re always happy to chat.

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