The Tug
The Cub Tug is a non-competitive tractor pull exclusively for the Farmall/IH Cub and Cub Lo-Boy. It is sponsored by the Ratliff Family, the Village of Stoutsville and the South Eastern Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers Association. The pull is for entertainment purposes only - there is no entry fee and no prize purse. The "winner" earns only bragging rights and gets to provide a home the coveted "Golden Shaft" trophy for a year. Don't own a cub or can't bring yours? Well, come anyway and watch these tiny giants go at it - just watch for slinging mud - and we don't mean from the track! Ask, and you may even be able to "borrow" a cub to try it yourself. The same driver can participate on more than one tractor, and each tractor can have more than one driver, but each unique driver/tractor combination may participate only once.
The Requisite Disclaimers: Stock and restored cubs and Lo-Boys are preferred. Participants must hook to the sled using the factory hitch point, and fast hitch tractors must limit their drawbar height to that of a standard cub. Children 8 and older may participate with their parent's permission and supervision, provided they can safely operate the tractor to the satisfaction of the event sponsors. All drivers participate at their own risk and at the discretion of the event sponsors, who accept no responsibility for injury or property damage and reserve the right to refuse participation by any driver or tractor.
The Party
We unwind and close the CubTug with a family friendly barn party. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy musical entertainment provided by our friends Rosie and Tom Tootle, with T&T Productions. They'll be spinning the latest hits and allowing you to become a star with hundreds of karaoke tracks to choose from. Who knows, work the mic well enough and you may win the "Silver Tongue Award."
Shop Time
Bigdog opens his well-equipped shop for our guests to get their Cubs in top pulling form, install implements, fix issues or just learn more about Cub maintenance. Lending a helping hand is the name of the game and our guests include experts in mechanical and electrical issues.
Food, Food and... Oh Yeah, More Food!
Potluck Featuring Bill Hudson's Hog Roast - Our friend Bill Hudson slow roasts a whole hog to succulent perfection, right there at the house. Then, "master carver" Kevin Ketcham slices the feast for all to enjoy. Throw in a little of Corky's famous BBQ sauce and this is a dinner you just can't miss!
Lildog's Mongolian-style Omelet Buffet - Sure, you've had an omelet before, but you've never had one like this. We take a page from Gengis Khan and our guests feast like warriors on made-to-order, 3-egg omelets packed with the meats and vegetables they select. Eggs cooked to order and other breakfast staples will be available. We ask that our guests bring nothing but their appetites.
Trackside Lunch Featuring the Local 4-H Club - While you enjoy all the tractor pulling action, please support our local 4-H club as they sell hot dogs, sausages and other delicious goodies trackside. Their combo meal is a deal that can't be beat!
Potluck Dinner - Kick back, rest your heels and boast about your win (or whine about your loss) while you sample the best of what our guests have to offer, along with some fresh fixin's of our own. We ask our guests bring a side dish, chips or a dessert.