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Mid-Lakes Thresheree

September 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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One event on September 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

Feel the ground shake with the roar of antique power!

2022 FEATURE:
IH/FARMALL/MCCORMICK DEERING

Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11; from 10 am to 4 pm

Experience the roots of Wisconsin’s agricultural past during two action-filled days of antique farming re-creations, hands-on demonstrations, farmhand contests, food, and much more!

The Mid-Lakes Thresheree is an interactive outdoor event which educates, entertains and connects people of all ages to Wisconsin rural life experiences. Whether it’s stretching fresh mozzarella in the Cheese Factory, seeing antique farm machines at work, or an exciting stroll through 25 different interactive historic structures, there’s always something exciting happening at our Thresheree. It’s home to endless discoveries about history, science, art, and nature, and the event weekend is brimming with activities you won’t want to miss!

TIMED ACTIVITY

11:00 am- stump puller/antique lumber tool demos by the Niles Church green

11:30 am – Storytime with the Manitowoc Public Library at Shadyside School

1:00 pm – threshing with kids/explanation of threshing machine/steam engine

2:00 pm- sawmill/planer/shingle mill

2:45 pm- haying demonstration at the Meeme Livery Stable

3:15 pm – Farm Auction at the Town Hall- Earn coins for doing farm chores throughout the day. Then “buy” a farm animal at our auction. When auction time comes, will you have a winning bid? You can’t take our farm animals home with you, but you will get a certificate of ownership, dated 1900!

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Details

Date:
September 10, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Website:
https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/midlakes-thresheree

Venue

Manitowoc County Historical Society
924 Pinecrest Road
Manitowoc, WI 54220 United States
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Phone
920-684-4445
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