Eastern Shore Threshermen set to hold 64th annual show

MARYLAND — Summertime means it is time for one of the area’s most popular events - the Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc.’s 64th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam & Gas Engine Show will be held Aug. 2-4. The showgrounds are located on Rt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg, Maryland. The show features free admission and free parking. The show opens daily at 10 a.m. and runs throughout each day.

There will be steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines and antique cars in operation. Among the demonstrations will be wheat threshing, shingle sawing, full size sawmill, rock crushing and broom making. A daily parade of all equipment will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kids of all ages enjoy riding “Smokey Joe”, a miniature steam train which is a replica of the Civil War era “General” locomotive.

There will be something for everyone in the large flea market with over 125 dealers.

Friday evening will feature the classic country music sounds of Country Express and Flatland Drive will perform bluegrass music on Saturday evening. Both shows are sponsored by Towers Concrete. Sunday will feature music at 5 p.m. All shows are free. There will also be church services Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

Exhibitors of antique tractors and steam engines can test their driving skills in the tractor games where they will be competing for trophies. Games will be held Friday and Saturday following the parades at 5 p.m. A kid’s pedal pull will be held Sunday at 1 p.m.

There will be food with fried chicken dinners, crab cakes, hamburgers and hot dogs. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. each day.

The show's opening ceremonies are held at 10:00 p.m. each day and activities run throughout the day until evening.

Exhibitors of all kinds of antique equipment are welcome. There is no charge to exhibit. All times are subject to weather conditions. The public is invited to come out and see how our grandparents farmed and old-timers can reminisce of the good old days. For more information call 410-673-2414, 410-754-8422 or visit us on Facebook. GPS address: 5806 Federalsburg Hwy., Federalsburg, MD.

Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization.

For more information, contact: Brenda Stant 410-673-2414.