LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – The American Windmill Museum is honored to announce it will host the 36th Annual International Windmillers’ Trade Fair, welcoming windmill enthusiasts, collectors, historians, ranchers, and industry professionals from around the globe to Lubbock, Texas, for three days of exhibits, education, entertainment, and community.
The American Windmill Museum is the largest publicly viewed windmill museum in the world displaying over 220 fully restored windmills within our 28-acre campus. Inside the 60,000 square foot space are exhibits and historical windmill displays, which offer the perfect backdrop for this annual celebration of wind-powered innovation and heritage.
Event Highlights Include:
- Buy–Sell–Trade Zone: Outdoor vendor space for windmill parts, tools, collectibles, and more
- Vendor Booths: Indoor vendor space for windmill books, collectibles, scaled windmill models and windmill related items
- Windmill Exhibits & Demonstrations: Rare, antique, and modern windmills in action
- Guided Museum Tours: Led by expert historians each day
- Educational Talks: Topics include windmill technology, history, and restoration techniques
- Creative Activities: Hands-on workshops like “West Texas Sunset” painting class and Door Hanger Décor session
- Art & Photography Displays: Local artists and photographers showcase West Texas–inspired work
- Model Train Displays: Featuring G-scale, LEGO, HO, and N scale layouts
- Networking Opportunities: Great for ranchers, educators, restorers, and collectors
Evening Dinners & Entertainment:…