Due to the overwhelmingly positive response in 2025, we will be hosting Allis Cotton Days again in 2026! In 2025, over 150 people from 13 states and one Canadian province made the trip to a little cotton field in Kiowa County, Oklahoma to see decades of Allis-Chalmers history on display and at work! Click HERE to view a selection of photos from 2025. If anyone would like to submit additional photos they took at the show, please e-mail them to alliscottondays@gmail.com 

Since this is an Allis-exclusive show (you'd be surprised at the amount of confusion), everyone is encouraged to bring equipment associated with Allis-Chalmers or Gleaner. We had a number of different tractors, implements, and cotton strippers brought by guests in 2025, and hope to repeat that this year. We cannot make this show a success without your help! 

Are you planning to come? Let us know so we can get an idea of how many to expect. Click this link to  RSVP

 

This show is free and non-profit, as our #1 priority is to share the history of Allis-Chalmers with the public and create a fun atmosphere to be in. To help cover show-specific overhead costs such as insurance and bathroom facilities, we are selling T-shirts and caps! Please click on the "Merchandise" tab at the top of the page to view the sample image and purchasing instructions. We sold out early last year, so make sure to get your name on the list for mail-delivery or in-person pick up! 

 

About the Show:

Allis-Chalmers was a leader and innovator in cotton harvesting machinery from the 1950s through the early 1980s, designed from the beginning with features elevating them above the competition. See these machines and more in action at Allis Cotton Days!

We are featuring the complete cotton stripper line produced by Allis-Chalmers from 1960-1982. We will have a 2S tractor mounted stripper, as well as the self propelled models: 707, 760XTB, 860, and 880 on display.

Where?

4 miles East of Hobart, Oklahoma, just north of the intersection of E1380 and N2240 Roads. For the locals, it's two miles south of the old Komalty townsite.

Show ground amenities will include a porta-potty and hand washing station, but keep in mind the setting is a crop field, so prepare and dress accordingly. A food vendor will also be on site with menu options posted closer to the show date. 

When?

November 13-14, 2026

In the event of inclement weather, the show will be rescheduled to the 20th and 21st. 

What's Going On?

-Kids' Cotton Pulling Contest - Nov. 14, 10:00

Bring your kids (Age 4-12) out for a fun and exciting experience pulling cotton the old fashioned way in this timed event and compete for prizes! 

- Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull - Nov. 14, 11:00

Open to all kids ages 4-12. Pulling equipment will be provided by Chupp Family Pedal Pulls, and winners will be able to qualify for the state pedal pull competition in 2027. 

- Proper Engine Hand Cranking Procedure - Both Days, 11:45 

Before batteries and electric start were the norm, getting the engines running on the farm was all done by muscle from a skilled operator. Watch and learn the proper technique, and ways you can stay safe while crank starting.

-History of Allis Cotton Strippers - Both Days, 12:00

 Learn about all the different models of Allis cotton strippers and see how they evolved over time, from the early-day tractor mounted 2S from 1960, up through the culmination of over 20 years of design experience-the model 880. 

-Field Demonstrations - Both Days, 1:00

The main draw to the show! Cotton is a part of our daily lives. Learn where it starts its journey to becoming fabric by watching a vintage style harvest, just the way dad and grandpa did it! Sesame harvest will also occur using Allis-Chalmers All-Crop and Gleaner combines. Plowing will follow. 

- Toy Sales- Both Days

John Valek will be set up selling a variety of custom built 1/64 scale farm and ranch toys. Here's your opportunity to grow your model farm fleet! He will have more brands than just Allis for sale. Below are sneak peeks of some of his offerings. Contact him directly to inquire about his models at johnvalek66@gmail.com