Welcome to the 64th Annual Show

Welcome to the 64th Annual Steam, Gas, and Threshing Show. The American Thresherman Association is featuring Illinois J.I. Case Collectors. Sideshaft will be the feature on Gas Engine Hill this year.

As you walk around and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of our show, we invite you to follow the progress of agriculture over the last 100+ years. We are a working show, with various demonstrations occurring throughout the day. At night enjoy championship tractor pulls. We are a family friendly show with something for all ages.

As you walk or ride around on our show ground, check out the new fresh look of our original museum. The museum was built in 1976 the same year I was born. It took the dedication of several volunteers. A couple good leaders to get building rebuilt and looking good hopefully it will last another 46 years. Thanks to all that help work on the building. Especially, 3rd Vice President Kent Jansen, his dad Ed Jansen, was president when they built to originally in 1976.

We would like to thank Mayor Robert Spencer and the City Commissioners for all of their support throughout the year. We would also like to thank all of those that have helped us through financial donations along the way.

We would like to thank all the tractor enthusiasts. Without you attending we would not be able to have a successful show. We hope you enjoy yourself and go away learning about the history of farming. We would enjoy seeing your photos and videos from the show so when you get a chance, please post them on our Facebook page.

Visitors, while you are in the area, be sure to check out some of the other great things our community has to offer. Across the road from our show is the Illinois Rural Heritage Museum, featuring displays on 1850-1950 rural life. Several in the community find this is a great opportunity to have a yard sale, turning into the traditional city-wide yard sale weekend.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Fall Show October 20-22, 2023. Hope to see everyone there.

Enjoy the Show!