More than 1,500 John Deere enthusiasts shopped for parts and accessories, attended technical workshops and heard from a variety of speakers in bringing to a close Saturday the fourth “Gathering ...

This year's Gathering of the Green not only celebrates a shared love for John Deere tractors but the 100th anniversary of the company's entrance into the tractor business.

The century celebration runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday) and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, concluding with a free concert by Joe Diffie at 6 p.m. Diffie is best known for his 1993 song ...