Wheat threshing, steam and gas engine show set Aug. 4-6
The Eastern Shore Threshermen and Collectors Association Inc. will hold the 57th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam and Gas Engine Show Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6, opening at 10 a.m., at the showgrounds on Route 313 between Denton and Federalsburg, Md. Admission and parking are free. There will be steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines, antique cars and steam models in operation.
Among the demonstrations will be wheat threshing, shingle sawing, sawing with miniature and full-size sawmills, and rock crushing. A daily parade of all equipment will be held at 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m., Sunday.
Kids of all ages enjoy riding Smokey Joe, a miniature steam train which is a replica of the Civil War-era General locomotive. Over 125 dealers will be vending at the large flea market. There will be plenty of good food with fried chicken dinners, crab cakes, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Exhibitors of all kinds of antique equipment are welcome. There is no charge to exhibit. All times are subject to weather conditions. For more information, call 410-673-2414 or go to www.threshermen.org.
