The town of Arthur will be hosting it’s first ever Steam Threshing Show on July 21st. All proceeds of the event will benefit the development of the Illinois Amish Heritage Center and it’s plan to construct an Amish living history farm.
Several threshing demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day that will include both threshing machines, plowing, and disking with horses.
Admission is $10 for adults, $20 for families, and children under 12 are free.
For more information check out below and the event here:
FRIDAY, JULY 21 – Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
11:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M. – Wheat Threshing with steam and gas power
12:00 p.m. Noon Whistle1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – Plowing & Disking with horses and early tractors
Other live demonstrations and attractions through-out BOTH days:
Baker Fan operation with steam and gas power
Grist Mill grinding wheat flour
Straw baling and mini baler
Corn Shelling
Ice cream making with gas engines
Wagon Rides, Barrel Rides, Carriage Rides
Animal petting and Pony Rides
Lunch tent open
Displays of antique tractors and farm equipment
SATURDAY, JULY 22 – Event Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – Wheat Threshing with steam and gas power
12:00 p.m. Noon Whistle
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – Plowing & Disking with horses and early tractor