A biennial nationwide conference for Antique John Deere Tractor collectors, restorers & enthusiasts
The GATHERING OF THE GREEN is BACK! March 18 – 21, 2026
RiverCenter
Davenport, Iowa
The Gathering of the Green will return in 2026 celebrating “An American Original”! The Gathering of the Green board and planning committee are putting together an event combining well-loved aspects of past Gatherings with exciting new additions. You will not want to miss this staple John Deere collector and enthusiast convention, so mark your calendars for March 18-21, 2026 at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa. The theme “An American Original” celebrates America’s 250th birthday in 2026 and the ways John Deere tractors and implements are interwoven in the history of American agriculture. Exhibits will feature a variety of Deere machinery and artifacts in as-found condition. It honors the venerable green and yellow tractors of the past often seen in their ‘working clothes” still faithfully doing their jobs after many years of hard work. No matter what era or aspect of John Deere history you love most, you’ll be sure to find plenty to do and see. Catch up with friends and meet new enthusiasts at social opportunities including the banquet and other events. Learn from expert speakers at the many workshops covering a wide array of technical and historical topics. Explore the detailed “barn find” displays interspersed throughout the entire convention area. Find that illusive part, service manual, or piece of memorabilia from a vast number of vendor attendees. Venture to important factories and local historic sites relating to John Deere and agricultural history as part of a guided tour. And you never know what other surprises you might find there. So if you have one tractor or a dozen or just enjoy everything John Deere, the 2026 “Gathering of the Green” is an event you don’t want to miss. Put the dates on your calendar now. Go to www.gatheringofthegreen.com or our Facebook page for the latest information. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Questions: call/text/e-mail info@gatheringofthegreen.com Info line: 563-845-3298
Thank you, if you attended the March 2022 Gathering of the Green Conference in the Quad Cities. The planning board would like to thank our 1148 full conference registrants, 1253 guests that came for a day or two, the 68 vendors that filled the RiverCenter, our committed volunteers and planning committee chairs, and 55 workshop leaders that made our 2022 reunion of John Deere enthusiasts from 32 states, and 5 countries an amazing experience. We especially want to recognize everyone that attended and participated in the Fun Auction on Friday, and the Banquet Auction on Saturday. We were able to generate a sizeable amount of funds to start planning the next Gathering of the Green thanks to your generosity. Email us at info@gatheringofthegreen.com to be added to our mailing list and be the first to know about the next Gathering of the Green Conference dates and plans. The planning board would also love to hear from you regarding ideas for workshop content, or other comments or ideas for future gatherings.
Displays
The RiverCenter will be just chock full of John Deere tractors and implements.
Workshops
Just like going to school except that EVERY subject has something to do with John Deere tractors.
Activities
Things to do for those of you who tagged along and aren't necessarily interested in John Deere tractors
Vendors
This is the place to go to get parts and services for GUESS WHAT? - John Deere tractors.
The RiverCenter
The RiverCenter is located just two blocks away from the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of downtown Davenport, Iowa. The venue is connected to the Hotel Blackhawk, Radisson Quad City Plaza and historic Adler Theatre. The RiverCenter is one of largest meeting/convention facilities in the Quad Cities and is conveniently situated near attractions, restaurants, pubs and nightlife. Parking is available on-site and within close proximity.
The RiverCenter
The RiverCenter is the perfect facility for meetings, conventions, trade shows, athletic events and all other special events and banquets. The facility offers 100,000 square feet of flexible space along with two column-free exhibit halls. In addition, the venue features 10 expandable meeting rooms and an executive board room. RiverCenter services include event coordination, catering, utilities, in-house audio-visual services and decorating.
John Deere
The Gathering of the Green is not affiliated with the John Deere company.... However, they do tolerate our presence on the internet.
Before Covid, they offered tours in conjunction with our gathering. We can hope that they may offer them again in the future.