Country Threshing Days, August 3 – 5, 2012, Goessel, KS

The Company’s major event is the annual old-fashioned country threshing demonstration and show in Goessel, KS. More than 100 exhibitors from a 7-state area display and demonstrate antique equipment related to farming during the past century. Additional demonstrations and ethnic Mennonite food are provided in conjunction with the Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum.

Country Threshing Days is August 5 through 7, 2011. The 2011 feature is Allis Chalmers. Admission is five dollars at the gate or four dollars in advance. Admission is free for children under 12 years of age. Advance admission buttons will be available at several Goessel businesses starting July 23, 2011. Admission buttons are good all three days.

2011 Country Threshing Days Schedule of Events

Friday, August 5, 2011
6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast in the WHEAT Hall
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch in the WHEAT Hall
12 p.m. General admission gates open
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum open
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sawmill in operation
1 p.m. Threshing demonstration (west end of grounds)
2 p.m. Large engine demonstration (engine building)
4 p.m. Large engine demonstration (engine building)
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Supper in the WHEAT Hall

Saturday, August 6, 2011
6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast in the WHEAT Hall
8 a.m. General admission gates open
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register for John Deere 70 pedal tractor raffle (Building #1)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum open
10 a.m. Parade on Main St. (line up at 9 a.m.)
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Goessel FFA petting zoo (Schroeder Barn)
11:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Uncle Milts Shed children’s activities and crafts
11:30 a.m. Threshing demonstration (west end of grounds)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch in the WHEAT Hall
12 p.m. Prairie tractors start-up (west end of grounds)
1 p.m. Pedal tractor pull (register at noon, Building #1 lean-to)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Plowing and field demonstrations (north end of grounds)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sawmill in operation
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Blacksmith demonstrations (sawmill building)
2 p.m. Large engine demonstration (engine building)
2 p.m. Threshing demonstration (west end of grounds)
4 p.m. Large engine demonstration (engine building)
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Supper in the WHEAT Hall

Sunday, August 7, 2011
6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast in the WHEAT Hall
8 a.m. General admission gates open
9 a.m. Threshermen’s Chorus practice in the WHEAT Hall
10:30 a.m. Worship service and Threshermen’s Chorus (WHEAT Hall)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch in the WHEAT Hall (after worship service)
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Uncle Milt’s Shed children’s activities and crafts
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sawmill in operation
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum open
1 p.m. Large engine demonstration (engine building)
1:30 p.m. Threshing demonstration (west end of grounds)
2 p.m. John Deere 70 pedal tractor raffle drawing (Building #1)
2 p.m. Antique tractor pull (west end of grounds)
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Supper in the WHEAT Hall

Anyone desiring to exhibit or demonstrate equipment is welcome to do so during the Country Threshing Days. Exhibitors receive free admission and a pass for a free meal. For further information contact us.  Vendors are also welcome during the Country Threshing Days. More information on the Contact page.

Campers are welcome, however no hook-ups are available on the show grounds. Local facilities are available in Hillsboro or Hesston. Four RV hook-ups in Hillsboro, which is 15 miles north-east of Goessel. For more information visit: cityofhillsboro.net/facility.html reservations can be made in advance by contacting city hall (620)-947-3162. Twenty-two RV hook-ups in Hesston, which is 12 miles south-west of Goessel. For more information visit: cottonwoodgrove.com or call (620)-327-4173.

2012 Country Threshing Days will be August 3 through 5.