The 56th Annual Rock River Thresheree Reunion will be held over Labor Day weekend, August 31st - September 3rd, 2012, at Threshermen's Park in rural Edgerton, Wisconsin. The gate will open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. daily.
Upon arrival at Threshermen's Park, you will find we have made a lot of changes since last year's show, mainly by nearly doubling the size of our show grounds!
Parking is still free and abundant, as are all our shuttles (seat-filled wagons pulled behind classic tractors). Ride a shuttle to the main entrance gate where admission is only $8. Children age 12 & under get in free. On Friday, senior citizens are admitted for $6.
Our grounds are handicap accessible, complete with shuttles specifically built to accomadate wheelchairs and scooters; these shuttles are manned by people to help you on and off. Information regarding offsite parking with busing to and from the grounds will be made available here as soon as possible.
Please note: No pets are allowed on the grounds except those required for medical purposes.
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Our 2012 featured tractor is Minneapolis-Moline (and all of it's associates); our feature engine is Mcormick-Deering
The Minneapolis Moline Power Implement Co. was formed in 1929 when the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co., the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co. and the Moline Implement Co. all merged. The company was acquired by White in 1963 who dropped the Minneapolis-Moline name brand. In 1991, AGCO purchased White. Minneapolis-Moline.com* and MinneapolisMolineCollectors.org* are excellent websites for more information about the history of the companies involved with these tractors and implements.
Our featured engine is McCormick-Deering
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We are pleased to announce that the Blue Steel Band* is returning to our festivities. They will appear on Sunday, from 7 - 11 p.m.
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Since the Thresheree is an outdoor, rural event, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing. (Personally, I recommend avoiding white clothing, too, especially if you plan to ride the Cannonball!)
Please note that our daily Parade of Power is held at 2 p.m. Other main attractions and events include:
Steam Train Rides -- Steam Pile Driver -- Steam Traction Engines
Tractors & Implements -- Gas, Steam & Model Engines
Sawmill, Gristmill, Sorghum Mill & Shingle Mill
Blacksmiths -- Wheelwrights -- Woodcarvers
Corn Shelling -- Potato Digging -- Antique Cars & Trucks
Construction Equipment Display & Demonstrations
"I Drove My First Tractor at..." -- Antique Tractor Pull Demonstration
Steam Calliope -- Tool Displays -- Pedal Tractor Corals
Food & Refreshments -- Flea Market of 300+ Vendors
(Click on the image at right for more information
about many of our attractions.)
There are 5 Stakkers attending this event:
