We send our greetings and salutations across the continent to the Messick Farm Equipment folks of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Messick's has been a long-standing icon in their community since 1952, when two brothers broke ground in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Business was (and still is) good.
In 1976, the successful Messick enterprise broke ground again on a 21-acre location, later expanded this location in 2005 onto an adjacent car dealership, and again in 2013, expanding their service shop space to repair large equipment.
To give a bit of joy back to their community, Messick's started their Christmas light shows on a small scale some 10 to 15 years ago. Back then, only a couple of pieces of equipment were decorated for all to see along Highway 283 (at the Rheems Exit).
Blanketed Holiday Lights (2013)
Then, Messick's began their annual participation in the local Christmas parade every year, driving decorated equipment.
Messick's is Always a Hit
Elizabethtown, PA Christmas Parade (2015)
New Holland SP.275FIn 2013, a full-scale launch into a musical, light-choreographed show, supported by 32 decked-out Kubotas, sent Messick's holiday orchestra message out to the masses.
Tractor Christmas Orchestra 2013
The Messick family philosophy is to work with credibility, honesty, integrity, and courtesy because a sincere relationship with their customer is of utmost importance.
We are sure that Lancaster County appreciates Messick's for their business, as well as their fellowship, entertainment and charity collection efforts during the holiday season. In 2013/2014, they raised over $50,000 for local families via:
The Messick's traditional light show continues on in 2015, with more equipment, more lights and more sound. All visitors have an open invitation to stop by, park and sit with the family and enjoy the show. There is no fee for anyone to attend (except busses - $3/person). There is an opportunity for visitors to donate for local charities (focusing on food and homelessness) on their way out after the show -- only if you are able.
Inspired? Want to see the effort behind such a production? Click on the rear tire below to join the Messick boys as they perform a "show and tell" explaining the process.
Under a Spray of Lights
Elizabethtown Christmas Parade 2015
New Holland SP.275F
The Messick family philosophy is to work with credibility, honesty, integrity, and courtesy because a sincere relationship with their customer is of utmost importance.
We are sure that Lancaster County appreciates Messick's for their business, as well as their fellowship, entertainment and charity collection efforts during the holiday season. In 2013/2014, they raised over $50,000 for local families via:
Habitat for Humanity
Mennonite Disaster Service
Water Street Ministries
Paxton Ministries
Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown.
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Eaglesfield Percherons salutes you, Messick Farm Equipment, and your efforts from afar. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Eaglesfield Percherons salutes you, Messick Farm Equipment, and your efforts from afar. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Wow - I never saw tractors decorated before. Wish I could go to the light show. Sounds like fun, but too far away from me. You've got an interesting blog - an enjoyable read. Merry Christmas!
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