IT’S ALL ABOUT the vintage tractors for many participants and attendees:
For others, the flea market is the main draw:
Larry and Nicholas Ahrens of The Brown Barn Works craft garden art from scrap metal and more.
New caps are sold by the Rice County Steam & Gas Engines Show.
Under a vendors’ table, I spotted these horses and other merchandise.
People have to eat. You’ll always find something tasty in the food court area:
Randy and I stopped for a mid-afternoon glass of freshly-squeezed lemonade. During the noon hour, this dining area is packed.
When feet tire, you can ride on this horse-drawn wagon or in a bring-your-own golf cart:
Old-time music draws attendees to the music barn:
The Czech Area Concertina Club performs.
For kids (and some adults) the vintage playground equipment entertains:
A view of the merry-go-round in the background from the front of a vintage tractor. There’s a handcrafted seesaw (which Randy and I rode) in between.
When you can’t keep up with the kids/grandkids at the playground, you just have to rest.
THE END:
Randy and I followed this tractor off the show grounds northbound on Minnesota State Highway 3 toward Dundas.
© Copyright 2017 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
I love all of these pictures but something is so soothing and serene about the last one. I imagine the pace was slow but peaceful.
Yes, this is a leisurely event where folks visit and admire.
I never realised this as a child, but my brothers inform me that our Grandfather was very proud of his Farmall tractors and quite defensive about their merits around neighbouring farmers. I wanted to drive it while still little, but my brother beat me to it (he was 3 years younger than me, and was driving that thing in 4th or 5th grade). By the time I was allowed to have a crack at it I could hardly push the brake pedal down, I didn’t have the strength of my wire-y little brother!
What a great story, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing this.
How did we ever survive vintage metal playground equipment? We’re lucky to be alive.
I know. I think that often. But here we are.
Fabulous photos!
Thank you, Greg. It’s good to be back using my DSLR camera.
Something for everyone here… I personally like the scrap metal art. Who knew farmers had a creative and artistic side? 😀
Oh, yes, farmers are a crafty bunch.
What a great way to spend a day, I would have enjoyed being there. Your photos of the tractors brings the history of farming back to reality. No air-conditioned cabs, stereos, gps units etc. showcases how work on the farm was not always a pleasant experience compared to nowadays. Looks like the younger generation was enjoying themselves too, from the horse-drawn wagon to the playground equipment, to the kid on his bike performing “wheelies”.
That’s the thing about this show. There is something for all ages and for varied interests.
I like the photo taken from behind the people taking a rest…and their hats.
It gives a different perspective, doesn’t it?
This event reminds me of Prairie Village. There is a steam thrashing jamboree every August. Very entertaining
That sounds like a fun place, Prairie Village. Anything with prairie in the name grabs my attention.
Me too