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Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree


  • Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220 (map)

Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree

Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 from 10 am to 4 pm


Come one, come all to the Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair! The event will feature all the things a 19th century and early 20th century agricultural fair would. Presented in partnership with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club, enjoy threshing demonstrations, implement dealers with the ‘latest’ in farm equipment and technology, and other agriculture related demonstrations. Fairgoers will also experience contests, preserves, games, and more.

A parade through the historic Pinecrest Village will take place each day at 12 pm.

Fairs are an exciting time for any agricultural community throughout history, and residents couldn’t wait to show off their best work! Visit the exhibit tents, see ‘new’ technology being demonstrated, play carnival games, shop the farm and flea market, and maybe even join the threshing crew. See demonstrations of pie baking, corn shelling, sawmill demonstrations, antique haying, view farm animals, and so much more!

Don’t miss this glorious celebration of the seasons bounty - animals, entertainment, food, historical demonstrations, and so much more!

The Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair is made possible by Bank First, A.C.E Building Service, Country Visions, CP Feeds LLC, Eis Implement, Seehafer Broadcasting, and Skana Aluminum.

 

Take part in living history!

With a variety of ongoing demonstrations and timed experiences, there is something for everyone to be immersed in our agricultural history.

Timed Experiences:

11:00 am: Saw Mill Narration — Explore how lumber is
created on this third generation operated sawmill. 

12:00 pm: Parade kick off.

1:30 pm: Haymaking Demo—Haying is as essential as putting gas in your car. Get a first hand view of this process in the field.

3 pm: Threshing Narration and Your Turn! What is  Threshing and why do we do it? Learn more about this technology with dialogue from our threshermen - Plus a chance to pitch a bundle yourself!


Enter exhibits in the Fair

The Two Creeks Town Hall will be transformed into the Exhibition Hall and the citizens of Pinecrest Village will be showing off their best work. You’re invited to do the same! Bring your best beans, flower arrangements, pies, needlework, and more.

A premium list of projects appropriate for the fair can be found below.

Drop Off of items can take place between 10 am on Thursday through Noon on Saturday (during normal business hours)

Pickup will be at the Two Creeks Town Hall from 3pm-8pm on Sunday.

 


Check out these additional programs related to the Agricultural Fair and Thresheree:


General Admission

Museum Members: FREE

Adults: $15 
Seniors (62+): $13 
Youth (4 – 17): $10 
Children under 4: FREE 

Non-members: Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!

 

Historic Equipment and Demonstrations

From steam engines to tractors, and reapers to plows - they all play an important part in our history. At the Agricultural Fair, you’ll be able to see the tools that farmer’s used, but also see many of them in action.

Interested in attending as a reenactor or exhibitor? Fill out the form below!

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