Feel the ground shake with the roar of antique power!
2023 Feature:
Vintage Work Trucks and Ford Tractors
Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10; from 10 am to 4 pm
For the past 25 years, generations of Threshermen and women get together to relive the tradition of the good ole’ days and bring the past to life for the enjoyment of young and old alike at the Mid-Lakes Thresheree, presented in partnership with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club. There will be timed narrations and demonstrations, ongoing activities for all ages, and hands-on activities to celebrate the fall harvest.
The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is an interactive outdoor event which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Wisconsin rural life experiences. Whether it’s seeing antique farm machines at work, helping set a threshermen’s table at the Sorenson House, or an exciting stroll through 25 different interactive historic structures, there’s always something exciting happening at our Thresheree. It’s home to endless discoveries about history, science, art, and nature, and the event weekend is brimming with activities you won’t want to miss!
Narrated demonstrations
11:00 am- Binder
12:30 pm - Ford Tractor and 3 point hitch
1:30 pm - Join the threshing crew! /explanation of threshing machine/steam engine
2:30 pm- sawmill/planer/shingle mill
timed activities
11 am to 1 pm Shadyside School will have kids activities with special story times at TBD
ongoing Activity
Visit the Meeme House Livery to meet farm animals.
Learn about butter and cheesemaking at the Cheese Factory.
Food and Beverages can be found on site with Brian’s Smokehouse, Manitowoc.
General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! You can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets.
Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!
The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is made possible with support from: Country Visions, Bank First, CP Feeds, Eis Implement Inc., and Seehafer Broadcasting.
Check out pictures from previous Thresheree programs:
Presented in partnership with
The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is an immersive experience unlike any other. The event is put on in partnership between the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Tractor Club, a non-profit, volunteer run organization, and the Manitowoc County Historical Society, a private 501c3 non-profit museum.
Our groups have a clear goal—to educate the public and future generations with demonstrations of vintage agriculture.
This cooperative effort brings to life Wisconsin’s rich agricultural heritage with popular displays, field demonstrations, and countless activities for visitors of all ages.
Interested in bringing a tractor or equipment?
Exhibitor Information
Exhibitors will need to register on site. Exhibitors are encouraged to be active participants in the Mid-Lakes Thresheree with their equipment.
Registration and set up for Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club members (ONLY) on Friday.
General public exhibitors registration and set up begins at 8 am on Saturday.
For more information please contact Steve Kress at (920) 946-0706 or skress1955@gmail.com.