![]() ![]() The association at present is holding its annual show on the Steve Spiess Farm in Manhattan, Illinois near Wilton Center. In 20, the show was held at the Round Barn Farm Park, in Manhattan, Illinois, the area where the show had first begun. Later, it moved to Burns Woods, and in 2004, to the Dollinger Farm. By the 1970’s, the show had grown and moved to the Peotone Fairgrounds. At the fourth annual show, twenty-five acres of oats were fed through a steam-powered thresher while plowing with oxen, horses and steam engines making history come to life. Long-time friends of the organization remember that, in its early years, the show took place at the Fred Francis 4-H Field in New Lenox, Illinois. WCTA continues to commemorate America’s agricultural heritage by having an annual show in Will County, Illinois. It is especially appropriate that Will County host such an association, to preserve a significant chapter in American history that took place here. The organization’s purpose is to honor and preserve America’s agricultural legacy. Ray served as the club’s president for its first five years. The forty-five men in attendance approved Ray’s plan, and the Will County Threshermen’s Association was born. On February 15, 1966, Ray called a meeting to propose that an organization be formed to support the annual show celebrating old-time agricultural methods. In subsequent years, the show was held at the Ray Kestel farm, three mile south of New Lenox, Illinois. A brief history of WCTA’s Annual Show: In August of 1963, Ray Kestel originated a yearly threshing bee on the Ed Kestel farm in Will County, Illinois. Our area has a rich agricultural history, we invite you to come and share it with us! Supporting our organization through event attendance and donations enables us to continue to preserve the history of our community. We welcome the public to our annual show to see what engines and tractors looked like many years ago, how equipment has changed, and how farming practices have modernized. Members of WCTA share their interest and passion for agriculture, engines, steam engines, tractors, and machinery. Manhattan, IL 60442 More questions? Check our FAQ Page: If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, sponsor or more please email Sponsor Info Packet: Visit our website for more information: Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Craft / Vendors / Flea Market inquires contact: Kim (708) 502-8880 The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the greater Will County, Illinois area. □ Show hours are 9AM – 5PM daily □ Dates: July 20 – 23, 2023 □ Rain or Shine! □ ✅ Location: Spiess Farm 14151 W. View our schedule at: □ Admission is $8 per Adult and $4 per Child (ages 2-11) daily. You should call for an appointment if you plan on showing your steam engine in Illinois.Join us for the Will County Threshermen’s Association’s 61st Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show Featuring Minneapolis-Moline & Single Cylinder Engines □ □ Fun for the whole family! □ ♨️ working steam engines ✂ steam powered sawmill □ daily parade of power ⚙️ tractor and machinery exhibits □ fieldwork demonstrations □ food and concessions □ craft, vendor and flea market □ antique tractor pull □ garden tractor pull □ kids tractor pull □ kids activities □ horse and wagon rides □ petting zoo □ Frankfort Brass Band live music ☀ Civil War Living History exhibit and more! *Fieldwork and tractor pulls are weather permitting. We do not have day activities until Thursday August 17, 2023.Ģ023 August Show Preregistration online form.Ĭlick for more attractions and other showĪll steam engines must have a State of Illinois inspection before they can be exhibited at our show.
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