The farm of Amsey and Eileen Metzger will be the host site for the 20th annual Waterloo County Steam-Threshers’ Reunion.
The reunion, at 7590 Line 86, Wallenstein, will begin with a tractor run on Aug. 21, leaving the farm at 8:30am. The run ends back at the farm at 10:30am with a tractor run brunch.
The following day, at 10am, displays will open along with wagon rides. Demonstrations include grain threshing, log sawing and drainage tiling. These events use steam engines or other antique equipment. Children’s activities are included in the day’s schedule.
Friday night after supper a gospel sing features The Doug Hiller Family and Close Connection. Donated items ranging from hats to gift certificates will be auctioned off. The 2014 quilt, a traditional Mennonite quilt, that features Cockshutt, will be part of the auction.
Reunion committee member L.J. Zehr said, “On Friday night, we have a corn roast. The corn is placed in large barrels with the husk still on. Hoses run from one of the steam engines to the barrels and the steam is used to cook the corn.”
Saturday features a children’s pedal tractor pull at 11am. An antique tractor pull begins at 12pm.
“A dead weight sled is used instead of a transfer type of sled that is used now. The dead weight was the method used when tractor pulling started. The pull is only open to exhibitors that register at the show. Classes are based on the weight of the tractor,” Zehr said.
Bag tying and log sawing competitions, along with hay loader and corn cutting box demonstrations are part of the morning events on Saturday.
A slow tractor race and steam engine show start the afternoon. To wind up the day, a parade of equipment begins at 3:30pm. The event ends at 5pm.
Waterloo County Steam-Threshers’ Reunion is volunteer based with all funds raised after expenses being donated to House of Friendship in Kitchener and Children’s Wish Foundation, Ontario chapter.
