Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene in Dallas, North Carolina on October 9 through 11, 2026 for the annual 'crank-up' of antique steam and gasoline engines and tractors. In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned to include amusement rides, heritage arts area, handmade craft vendors, food vendors, live music and more! So, mark your calendars and plan to join GAMTRA and Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department as we present Cotton Ginning Days. Free admission and parking. Shuttle will run Saturday from 10am until 5pm from Gaston College for overflow parking. Hundreds of Crafters, Artisan Market vendors, engine displays, Heritage village demonstrations, and exhibitors happening throughout the three-day festival. (Application details below) Saturday only activities: Amusement rides - CASH ONLY Live Music: Schedule to come, music will be in a new location near the amusement rides. Parade of Power & Tractor Rodeos: Friday the Parade of Power will exit Dallas Park at 9am and travel through Dallas downtown. The Tractor Rodeo will begin at 3pm, holding 3 events on Friday. Saturday the Parade of Power will begin at 1:30pm and travel through festival grounds. The Tractor Rodeo will begin at 3pm, holding 3 events on Saturday. Mark your calendars, more details to come! VENDOR APPLICATION STATUS & INFORMATION: Craft Vendor Applications: FULL Artisan Market Vendor Applications: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=45394 Specialty Food Vendor Applications: Not yet available Food Vendor Applications: Not yet available Exhibitor Applications: Coming soon Heritage Arts Applications: Coming soon