Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede
Dates: July 28, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Website: http://www.ag-museum.mb.ca
Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede contains “live” demonstrations of farming practices that took place at the turn of the century. Also, included are “Hands on” activities demonstrating, needlework, quilting, baking, soap making and other domestic crafts and techniques that were used by the settlers in the rural areas of Manitoba in the early days of our settlement. As the prairies were broke, equipment companies rose to the challenge and technology changed to meet the needs of the farmer for larger and more efficient engines to assist in the completion of the seasonal job of growing enough food and feed for themselves, their families and their livestock. Over 200 tractors, steam engines and pieces of equipment are in the collection and paraded daily to the delight of the spectators in the grandstand. Feild demonstrations of cuting grain with a binder, stooking the sheaves and then picking them up on horse drawn racks that are delivered to the threshing machine and then the sheaves are pitched into the threshing machine that separates the grain from the straw. The visitors are encouraged to try their hands at these activities.
There is also a Rodeo each day of the Reunion as well as live bands.
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Norman Smyth
It is so much fun!! We go every year and bring stationary engines. It's a great time to get together with friends and unwind and relax. Lots of fresh air, lots to see too!
Come on out and check it out! :)
Posted on July 25, 2011 - 09:04
Michaela Knibbs
My second home! The nicest and friendliest place to visit! The number of things to do there is unbelievable! Everyone should have the chance to visit such a remarkable place!
Posted on July 19, 2011 - 13:55
Keri I
Great Place with great people!! Been going for 8 years and I dont plan to stop anytime soon!! It's true that after a few years these people become like family.
Posted on July 16, 2011 - 15:31
Colin Farquhar
My Wife & I drive out from Fort Langley, BC every year to visit her family in Winnipeg, and visit our friends at the Manitoba Threshermen's reunion! Always a great time, with great friends, and a TON of neat things to see.
Posted on July 16, 2011 - 13:26
Don Makinson
One of the Biggest events in Rural Manitoba rodeo, stage shows, parades, food, music they have it all. I was at the very first one but cant say Ive been at them all.
Posted on July 12, 2011 - 21:33
Bill Fleury
I've been going to the Threshermen's Reunion every summer since I was born. It's how I know another year's gone by- I'm back at Reunion.
There's something for everyone at this show, it's definitely worth the trip out to Austin!
Posted on July 7, 2011 - 17:33
Karen Alton
we've been volunteering here since '73 these people are our family now.
Posted on July 7, 2011 - 06:08
Rachelle Foster
I grew up at the Threshermans Reunion, many wonderful childhood memories from the steam engines to the homemade cinamon buns made in the clay ovens mmmmm. couldn't recomend a better Family orientated Festival! Things to do for all ages
Posted on July 6, 2011 - 21:04
Tracey Ilnisky
My brother and wife go every year and have a blast.
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 18:24