As the Northern Indiana Historical Power Association (NIHPA), our club promotes the preservation, restoration and demonstration of antique farm equipment. The club’s main focus is on tractors, steam engines & gas-powered stationary engines along with antique plowing, planting and harvesting equipment. These pieces of equipment began their lives as a way of making a living and now NIHPA has begun using them as an educational avenue for younger generations to come as a preservation of power.
We meet monthly at Sunset Hill Farm County Park in Valparaiso, IN.
Director’s meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and start at 7:00 pm.
Membership meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month and also start at 7:00 pm.
Workdays: Second Saturday of each month – 10:00 am
Watch the Facebook page for changes – “Northern Indiana Historical Power Association” https://www.facebook.com/groups/156054674410417
Our main event is the Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Equipment Show, scheduled for the last full weekend in September. Along with our featured tractors and engines we look forward to the return of The American Truck Historical Society and Winamac Old Auto Club. We also host a flea market and craft fair every year during the show and there is a concession area.
If you are interested in exhibiting equipment or being a vendor (flea market, craft or concession) then please send an email to nihpamembership@yahoo.com.
Officers and Directors for the 2026 Calendar Year
PRESIDENT: Jacob Jackson
VICE PRESIDENT: Matt Lorenz
TREASURER: Deb Armstrong
SECRETARY: Joy Moore
2025-2026 Directors
Alex Tuesberg
Silas Tuesberg
Donald Dutcher Jr
Cal Davis
Charlie Hardesty
2026-2027 Directors
Darrin Self
Jackie Gaul
Chris Harnung
Mike Yudt
Devin Mueller
Special Thanks to:
Sponsors
Porter County Parks Department
Jake’s Landscape Services
Odd Fellows Society Chequek Lodge #56
Altorfer Cat
Carlson Fencing
Dewey’s Auto Supply
Tristar Pipe and Supply
Midwest Saddle Club
Tony’s Saddle Shop
Richard’s Refrigeration
Strack and Van Til Valparaiso Rt 30
Jimmy Johns
Thrivent Financial
Strack and Van Til
Meijer
Susie’s Café
Family Express Valparaiso
Hoosier Trailer Rental
Triple J-Mar Petroleum
LanCam Golf Carts
Liberty Township Fire Department
Hick’s Gas
Boy Conn Printers
Simko Signs
Xpress Printing Portage
Titus & Sons
VFP Fire Systems
Julie & Dave Fritz
Kathy Lundstrom
Partners
Illiana Garden Railway Society
Cedar Lake Farmers and Artisan Market
South Lake County Antique Historical Society
Winamac Car Club
Highland Model A Club
American Truck Historical Society
NWI Porter County Soil and Water Conservation
Porter County Parks Foundation
Porter County Museum
Until Then Ranch
Snake Road Forge
NW Indiana Woodworkers
Volunteer Groups
ABATE
Sunrise Kiwanis Club
Portage ROTC
Washington Township Key Club
*and countless members, individuals, and organizations that support our annual show!