Lind Combine Derby This Weekend

It’s time again for the Lind’s Combine Derby.  Ever June, fans of agriculture, small towns and demolition derbies file in to the small Adams County town to enjoy a unique site, old combine running into each other.  If you’ve never been, imagine the largest bumper car set you’ve ever seen.  Derby Chairman Mike Doyle said now in its 31^st year, the Derby was established to celebrate Lind’s history.

“The Combine Derby started back in 1988, that was Lind’s centennial.  So they wanted to figure out something unique, so two guys, came up with the brainstorm of having a combine derby.”

Doyle said this crowd pleasing event has a huge impact on the town of less than 600 people.

“So, over the years, it’s become very popular, we’ll draw about 4,000 people a year, could be a few more or a few less, depending upon the weather, but it’s a very good money maker for the Lion’s Club.  That is our moneymaker for the year.”

The Combine Derby takes place Saturday, June, 9th.  To learn more about the Derby, visit the City of Lind's Website.

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