August 30 – September 2
It all started in 1940 with a little idea sparked from the soul of some local Threshermen over supper. The Nelson boys fired up the old Garr-Scott engine to thresh with steam again for old time sake with family & friends. The event continued once a year until 1954, when Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion met formally for the first time and invited the public. Today the show has grown to include hundreds of demonstrations and exhibits spread over 210 beautiful acres. The show attracts thousands of spectators and volunteers every Labor Day weekend.
Every Labor Day weekend since 1954, generations of Threshermen & women get together to relive the tradition of the good ole’ days and bring the past to life for the enjoyment of young and old alike. Stop by Labor Day weekend and check out the show. We’ll see you at the Hill, ‘Where the Sun Always Shines in Your Heart!’
Questions, call: 701-212-2034.
In addition to the events listed below, we also have dozens of other fun things taking place across our showgrounds. Between testing the horsepower of the Oliver Super 99 on the Prony Brake, to soap making, ladies activities, rides on the train to nowhere, or the logs being cut at the sawmill, there is never a dull moment on Steamer Hill. Please refer to your brochure, and listen to the P.A. announcements for current updates on daily happenings at our show!
There is a gate fee, which is $30.00 for a season pass (all 4 days) or $15.00 per day. Children 14 and under are free with a paid adult. This season pass is good for the entire show, and the day passes are good only for the day of purchase.
Friday thru Monday
6:00 am – Gates Open Daily
9 am to 5 pm Ladies Activities on Mainstreet
10:00 am – Morning Parade and Horsepower demonstrations in the Farmstead area
9:00 am – 5:00 pm on the half-hour – Steam Hammer Stamps Plates
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Lumber Sawing, Baker Fan & Prony Break
1:00 pm – Tractor Pull, Plowing, Threshing & Fieldwork in our fields (weather permitting)
2:00pm – Afternoon Parade
3:00 pm – Style Show in the TMB (Fri-Sun)
10:00 am – All Day – Square Dancing, Music in the Nelson Hall and Downer Church and other demonstrations on the grounds.
Friday Evening
7:00 pm – Music in the TMB, Nelson Hall, Blacksmith Shop. Gospel in the Downer Church
7:30 pm – Honorary Steam Queen Presentation in the TMB
8:00 pm – Music Continues in the TMB
Dark:30 – Spark Show at the Prony Brake (weather permitting)
Saturday Evening
7:00 pm – Steam Queen Coronation in the TMB
7:00 pm – Music Nelson Hall, Blacksmith Shop. Gospel in the Downer Church
7:30 pm – Music in the TMB
9:00 pm – Catholic Mass in the Worker’ Eat Shack
Dark:30 – Spark Show in the Sandbox (weather permitting)
Sunday
9:00 am – All Faith Worship Service in the Nelson Building
7:00 pm – Music in the TMB
8:00 pm – Music Nelson Hall, Blacksmith Shop. Gospel in the Downer Church
Dark:30 – Spark Show at the Prony Brake (weather permitting)