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From what began in the spring of 1968 as a group of neighbors met in farm shop north of Hamilton, Illinois, discussing how they wanted to display their growing collection of antique tractors, has grown in today what we know as Western Illinois Threshers, Inc. whose members work throughout the year to prepare for their three-day annual show that educates, entertains, and to many, brings back a fond memory of bygone ways of life with 80 acres of the largest and most complete line of antique tractors, cars, trucks, and gas engines in Western Illinois.
Daily Features: Tractor Plowing, Steam Power Threshing, Pony Power Threshing, Straw Baling, Large & Small Sawmills, Corn Shelling, Stonemill Cornmeal Grinding, Blacksmithing, Rock Crushing, Gas Engines, Rail Handcar & Motorcar Display & Ride, Ladies Bazaar, Antique Household Items & Shop Tools, Quilting, Rug Weaving, Sheep Shearing, Woodworking, Crafts.
Grounds include: Old Windmill, Schoolhouse, Log Cabins, TP&W Depots & Caboose, Grandstand, Museum Building, General Store, Printshop, Blacksmith Shop, Post Office, Filling Station. Largest and most complete line of gas tractors, cars, trucks and engines.
Saturday Night Entertainment: On Stage Band
Times:
Friday: 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 6 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 6 am - 5 pm
Admission good for all three days. Free parking with admission.
For information call 217-847-2690
or visit the event's website
