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Darke County Steam
Threshers Annual Reunion
Thursday June 30th – Sunday July 3rd
The Darke County Steam Threshers association Inc. is a club that is
dedicated to the preservation of antique agricultural equipment. Each
year at our annual reunion we strive to give guests a glimpse of what
rural life was like in the days of the past. At our annual reunion you
can see displays of antique full size steam engines, scale steam
engines, tractors, and stationary engines. In addition you can see some
of these machines in use.
We feature exhibitions demonstrating the various stages wheat goes
through to be prepared for use. We start with harvesting which includes
cutting and bundling. Next we move on to threshing and separating. All
these processes are done using antique machinery. We also have plowing
demonstrations that exhibiting members can participate in as guests
watch. We have a working sawmill that guests are also welcome to watch.
Food vendors and flea markets are available on the show grounds. These
attractions are located in the beautiful York Woods. Guests can take a
break from the demonstrations and grab a bite to eat as they leisurely
stroll through the shade of the woods and browse the many interesting
items for sale in the flea markets.
The annual reunion also offers activities for the younger members of
your family. In the past chidrens activities have included a needle in
the haystack game, a kiddie tractor pull, a barrel train, and a tug ‘o’
war with a scale steam engine.
The reunion has also included a variety of activities for exhibitors to
participate in. We have had tractor and steam engine games in which
operators can demonstrate their skill. We have a hill climb and a
teeter totter. We have also had tractor pulls. Each day at Noon the
steam engine operators are invited to participate in the “Noon
whistle”. In addition we offer a daily parade. In the evenings you are
invited to watch the dazzling display of our sparks show. Guests are
invited to observe all of the before mentioned activities.
Camping is available in York Woods for our guests who would like to
stay close to the fun and entertainment. If you plan on camping we ask
for a nominal donation to help defray the expenses for maintaining the
camping area.
We strive to offer something that is interesting for every member of
the family. We look forward to seeing you and your family this year!
2011 Show Dates
Thursday June 30th –
Sunday July 3rd
Featuring
Gaar Scott steam engines & Caterpillar tractors
Admission
Adult 4 day - $5.00
Children 12 & under – Free
Thursday: 1 day admission $3.00 for everyone 62 and older
Sunday: $2.00 discount with the contribution of a canned food
all contributions will be donated to a local charity
Membership
Non Voting - $8.00
Voting - $10.00
Exhibitors are asked to be members of the club
Golf Cart Tags
$5.00
Primitive Camping
$5.00 / night donation
The Darke County Steam Threshers annual reunion is held
at the beautiful York Woods located 8 miles North of Greenville, Ohio
at the corner of State Route 127 & Reed Rd.
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