Story provided by Todd Ligman, President of Rock River Thresheree, Inc.
The Rock River Thresheree Inc. presents the 66th Annual Rock River Thresheree Reunion. This event will take place September 2-5 from 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. each day.
The feature of this year’s event is Oliver Tractors and Monitor Gas Engines. Additional displays include:
▪ Steam Pile Driver–Steam Traction Engines
▪ Tractors & Implements — Gas, Steam & Model Engines
▪ Sawmill, Gristmill, Sorghum Mill & Shingle Mill
▪ Blacksmithing — Wheelwrights — Woodcarvers
▪ Grain Threshing — Corn Shelling
▪ Antique Car & Truck Show
▪ Steam Engine Plowing Demonstrations
▪ Construction Equipment Display & Demonstrations
▪ Steam Calliope –Tool Displays – Military Displays & Encampment
▪ Loads of Food & Refreshments
▪ Large Flea Market & Craft show of 300+ Vendors
▪ Drive Your First Tractor (you can drive a real farm tractor!)
▪ Parade of Power-everyday at 2 P.M.
▪ Visit the restored “Sears House” a classic early 50’s kit house
▪ Saturday live music in the pavilion featuring Paul Hieser 11:00-2:00 P.M.
▪ Sunday live music in the pavilion featuring The Mad City Jug Band 11:00-2:00 P.M.
▪ Monday live music in the pavilion featuring Shelly Cloute 11:00-2:00 P.M.
▪ Museum of Industry
▪ Library of Knowledge
This event has free parking and shuttle rides to the show on the grounds. They also have steam train rides aboard the Rock River Cannonball on a 1.5 mile route around the showgrounds.
Fun kids activities include: pedal tractor pulls & rides, corn box, barrel train, pony & camel rides, petting zoo, face painting and new this year there will be multiple inflatables by Fun Time Bounces!
Admission is only $10 per person; children aged 12 and under free. On Friday, senior citizens are
admitted for $8.
The event will be located at 332 E Cty Rd M, just off of U.S. 51 between Janesville and Edgerton, Wisconsin.
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