named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Consignment Auction
Annual auction held on the first day of the Pageant of Steam, featuring antique and modern farm equipment, steam and gas engines, signs, toys, and literature.
Flea Market & Craft Sale
Large-scale vendor event with over 300 sites available during the Pageant of Steam, offering antiques, crafts, and collectibles.
Golf Cart Rental Program
Provides golf cart rentals to visitors during the event, managed in partnership with Empire Golf Cars of Auburn, NY.
Pageant of Steam
Annual four-day event featuring live demonstrations of steam traction engines, antique tractors, threshing, baling, sawmills, plowing, daily parades, tractor pulls, flea markets, craft shows, and live music.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual Pageant of Steam event with demonstrations of antique equipmentOrganizes the 66th Annual Pageant of Steam, a four-day event featuring daily demonstrations of antique steam-powered and motor-operated equipment, including parades, tractor pulls, sawmill operations, grain threshing and baling, and plowing activities. The event runs annually with daily operating hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Manages on-site camping and facilities during annual eventsProvides primitive camping access on site during the annual show, with marked sites, check-in at the Camping Shed, and advance reservations available. Charges a flat rate of $60 per 30x30 ft site and manages logistics for campers and exhibitors, including parking and engine row setup.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates educational programs on historical steam technologyProvides public education through hands-on demonstrations, displays, and maintenance of stationary steam engines, traction engines, gas engines, and diesel engines, with dedicated buildings for exhibits and ongoing operational use. Educational content is further supported by photo albums, historical records, and newsletters.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Organizes flea markets, auctions, and vendor eventsFacilitates the sale of antique and modern farm and construction equipment, steam and gas engines, signs, toys, literature, and related items through an annual consignment auction and flea markets. Requires vendors to be current members and manages vendor check-in, setup, and access.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Supports member engagement and organizational governanceHolds monthly meetings with dish-to-pass dinners and general business, hosts weekly summer work meetings and dinners, and conducts annual elections. Distributes a newsletter, maintains member communications, and operates through volunteer labor with an elected leadership structure.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts ongoing grounds and equipment maintenancePerforms year-round maintenance of the 100-acre show grounds, including mowing, weed removal, driveway and field upkeep, snow removal, plowing, and wheat harvesting. Maintains equipment used for operations and conducts building maintenance such as painting, bleacher upkeep, and electrical systems.
- Coordinates food service, concessions, and on-site entertainmentOperates five daily concession stands, contracts with kitchen and food vendors, and arranges live music performances on three evenings during the annual event, featuring named musical acts. Also manages the souvenir shop selling T-shirts, buttons, and plaques.
- Manages event logistics and safety operationsCoordinates traffic safety, parking, motorized traffic movement, and security personnel during show week. Enforces a 5 MPH speed limit, uses perimeter driveways, and ropes off running machinery with supplied posts and rope to ensure public safety.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$502K
Contributions & grants$145K29%
Program service revenue$314K63%
Investment income$34K7%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$453K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.21M
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +62.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 19
- ALLEN BRITTON — Director
- DEBBIE NAGELDINGER — Treasurer
- GARY LOVE — Director
- GEORGE CORYN — President
- JASON GARDNER — Director
- JIM MCFADDEN — Director
- JIM VANOPDORP — Director
- KARL DAVIS — Director
- KYLE CORYN — Director
- LORI WEYKMAN — Director
- MARK JOHNCOX — Director
- MATTHEW FRITZ — Director
- MIKE MCCAULEY — Director
- MIKE WELLMAN — Secretary
- NATE MACFADDEN — Director
- NICK STANLEY — Director
- PETE EMPSON — Vice President
- RANDY WEIGERT — Director
- SEAN NILES — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Dann Auctioneers Partner — Provides auction services for the NYSEA annual consignment auction.
- Dave Zimmerman Partner — Contact person for flea market vendor inquiries and coordination.
- Empire Golf Cars of Auburn NY Partner — Rental provider responsible for golf cart rentals beginning with the August 2026 show.
- Gary Love Partner — Contact person for exhibitor inquiries.
- J.I. Case Company Partner — Former representative Willard Durkee facilitated early collaboration by requesting steam engines for display at the New York State Fair.
- Macall Gardner Partner — Assists with camping reservations and payments for the NYSEA annual show.
- Pioneer Gas Engine Association Partner — Participates in the 62nd Annual Pioneer Gas Engine Association Show.
- Prairie Gold Rush Partner — Collaborates on promotional materials for the 2026 summer show.
- Town of Hopewell Government — Works with the Code Compliance committee on permits, code issues, and special events.
- WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association Partner — Participates in the WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association Annual Gas & Steam Engine Rally.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Historical Educationmethodology: experiential_educationBy demonstrating operational antique steam and motor-powered equipment, we teach the public about industrial heritage and engineering principles because hands-on, immersive experiences create deeper understanding and engagement than passive learning.
- Preservation Through Operation and Member Engagementmethodology: preservation-through-operationBy actively operating and maintaining antique equipment through volunteer and member participation, we preserve industrial heritage because functional use prevents deterioration and fosters stewardship, ensuring continuity of knowledge and practice.