64th Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers Reunion & Show
Press Release
CADIZ -The Stumptown Steam Threshers Club will gather for its 64th annual reunion and show on Sept. 12 and 13 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 550 Grant St., Cadiz.
The event officially opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with an opening ceremony. Sunday begins with a church service at 8:30 a.m.
The public is invited to view steam traction engines powering an antique sawmill sawing boards.
Other demonstrations will include steam traction engines powering an antique threshing machine. This is how the grain was separated before modern day combines.
A variety of other displays and demonstrations will cover the show ground, including a very large number of antique single-cylinder gas engines which will be used to power equipment such as pump jacks, butter churns, cream separators and washing machines.
Antique farm tractors and crawlers of numerous makes and models will be on display as well as a large variety of antique lawn and garden tractors, antique cars and trucks.
The experience for attendees is one the public won’t want to miss: a chance to see how the American farmer performed chores in the days before electric motors, advanced farm tractors, combines and more modern equipment.
A large flea market will offer many treasures, and sought-after items include baked goods, farm toys and many new items.
Food offered will include a Thresher Burger, fish tail sandwich, lemonade and ice cream. Soup beans are cooked over an open fire and are served along with fresh corn bread.
Show admission is $6 per day per adult. Children under age 12 are admitted free with an adult. Club memberships are available at a cost of $9 per person with a commemorative badge included with each membership. Membership is valid for admission to both days of the show.
The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, display and demonstration of antique and historical farm equipment.
Show information may be obtained by contacting the club secretary, Gary Wellendorf, at 330-265-3659, or Kevin Johnson 740-968-4796 or online on the club’s Facebook page.
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