Allis Cotton Days

08/13/2026

Very exciting news! John Valek has been busy working on a new toy for your model farm displays. For the first time ever, you can now purchase a highly detailed 1:64 scale Allis 760XTB stripper, with your choice of two row broadcast or brush header. The 760XTB was introduced in 1969 as an improved version of the previous 707XTB, and was produced through 1972.

To reserve yours for pick up at the show, contact John directly. Models are $200 if picked up at the show. He will also have models of the 860, 880, and 2S tractor mounted st*****rs, plus many other brands and models of equipment for sale.

To help raise funds to cover show overhead expenses, we will also be raffling off a model 760XTB with brush header. Tickets are $5 each, and can be purchased in advance or at the show. Must be present to win, as these delicate models do not ship well. For ticket inquiries, message our page!

Fun fact! With its introduction in 1969, Allis also introduced the first 4 row cotton stripper header in the industry, the broadcast header that would become synonymous with simplicity and efficiency for the rest of Allis’s cotton stripper producing years. Competitors would not produce their own 4-row headers until the mid 1970s.

08/11/2026

Cotton quiz answer! Do you remember last week’s question? ⬇️

Some of the flowers are white, some are dark pink, and some are both white and pink. What influences the color of the flower? Put your guesses in the comments!

A. Temperature
B. Pollination status
C. Color changes with age
D. Individual plant genetics
E. None of the above

The correct answer is “B”! Cotton flowers start out white, then turn to pink after pollination occurs. If you see a pink flower, take a good look because it won’t last long. They quickly fall off and the cotton boll begins development in its place.
Did you get the right answer? Stay tuned for future cotton facts and quizzes!

08/05/2026

Cotton Quiz! Some of the flowers are white, some are dark pink, and some are both white and pink. What influences the color of the flower? Put your guesses in the comments!

A. Temperature
B. Pollination status
C. Color changes with age
D. Individual plant genetics
E. None of the above

Correct answer will be posted in a couple days!

07/30/2026

Fans of the orange: Do you like our show? Do you want to help promote your business? Well now is your chance to get your company name on the show banner, on advertising flyers, and on our website! While Allis Cotton Days is a free show for the public, there is a lot of behind the scenes expense that factors into the overhead, such as insurance, restroom facilities, advertising, and merchandise design. If you’d like to help sponsor the show, just send us a message and we’ll work out a deal! Deadline for the banner is September 30. Not in a position to contribute monetarily? Become a show volunteer! Message us for info on that opportunity as well. Until next time…going orange is going great!

06/28/2026

Off to the races! The cotton for the show demonstrations is in the ground and growing well. What do you look forward to seeing most at Allis Cotton Days 2026?

06/21/2026

Ever wonder how we design our shirts? In a world full of AI creations, you won't find any around here! Vanessa painstakingly draws out each machine in photoshop to create the finished product. Here's a quick time lapse that makes it look easy, but in reality this takes many hours to do. This year's shirt features a 707, one of the industry's first self propelled cotton st*****rs, introduced 61 years ago in 1965. If you like what you see, help support the show by buying one! Shirts are $20 pre-ordered or $25 at the show.

06/10/2026

The count down is at 156 days until our November 13-14 show. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

ATTENTION all fans of classic orange farm power! Shirts for this year's show are on the way! This year's design features a 100% cotton shirt with a model 707, Allis's first self-propelled cotton stripper, which set an industry standard for cotton stripper design at their introduction in 1965. We have adult sizes from Small through 3XL, and they are $20 paid in advance, or $25 at the show. To get yours shipped to you or reserve for pick up at the show, just send us a direct message, or e-mail [email protected] with your name, size request, and shipping address if you want it shipped. Thank you all for your support, and we hope to see you November 13-14!

01/15/2026

I must say, I couldn’t be happier with all the positive support Allis Cotton Days received last year. I’m glad so many people were able to come from across the US and Canada to see these machines that not only mean so much to me, but really revolutionized cotton harvesting in Oklahoma and west Texas in the 1960s-80s. Hopefully the 2026 show works just as well! I may even incorporate Gleaners into the field demos and thresh some sesame or milo. Mark your calendars for Nov. 13-14, 2026.

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