SIDNEY -- While the adults are familiar with variations of the "Big Red," or the "Green Machine," youngsters will have the opportunity to plow the field using pedal power this year.

The event is provided by Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers of Arnold, Neb. Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers is sanctioned by the Nebraska Pedal Pullers Association. 

Kip and Denise Miller are sponsoring the event in this year's Cheyenne County Fair. The event is tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 26.

The pedal pull event is planned for the Fairgrounds Pavilion. The competition will be on a dirt track 50 feet in length. Sign-up will start at 4:15 p.m. at the Pavilion; no pre-registration. 

Pedal tractors and the sled will be provided by Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers. Nebraska Pedal Pullers requires tractors and sleds be provided by the event operator.

There is no entry fee for the Cheyenne County Fair event. The top three girls and boys of each age group qualify for State.