Each year, the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club hosts the Freeport Threshing Show.
Location:
Stephenson County Fair Grounds2250 S. Walnut Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
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2010 Schedule:
Gates Open
| Friday | Sep. 17, 2010 | 7am - 8pm |
| Saturday | Sep. 18, 2010 | 7am - 8pm |
| Sunday | Sep. 19, 2010 | 7am - 5pm |
Food Service
| Food Stands | Daily |
| Breakfast | Daily - 7-9:30 am |
| Lunch | Daily - 11am - 1pm |
Events
| Parade | Daily: 1pm |
| Antique Tractor Pull | Friday, 6pm; Saturday, 4pm |
| Horse Pull | Saturday, 1/2 hour after tractor pull ends |
| Nondenominational Church Service | Sunday, 8:30am |
| Lawn Mower Races | Sunday, 3pm |
Things to See
- Operating Threshing Machines
- Operating Steam Traction Engines
- Over 300 Antique Tractors
- Operating Sawmill
- Blacksmith Shop
- Stationary Gasoline Engines
- Farm Machinery
- Antique Cars and Trucks
- Stave Mill
- Large Display Building
- Huge Flea Market
- Horses and horse powered equipment
- 12-Horse sweep powered Case thresher
- Treadmill
- Drag Saw
- Bailer
Special Feature for 2010
Ford, Ferguson Ford and Fordson vehicles and equipment
Feature for gasoline alley: Fairbanks Morse engines
Show Admission
Adults ---------------- $6.00 Children Under 12 ----- $3.00 Season Pass ---------- $15.00
Special Senior's Package (Age 60 and up) - Friday Only
Threshing Show, Silver Creek Museum and Train Ride, combined: only $10.00
Camping Available
Call Ed Keach for details: 815-266-7280
Show Participants
For details about presenting in the show or selling in the Flea Market, click here.
Also, During the Show
The steam train will be running on the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. There will also be a Civil War encampment at the railroad complex.
The Silver Creek Museum will be open for business.
For Railroad and Museum times and fares consult the schedule.
