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Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Old Threshers Reunion, 2011

September 1-5, 2011

Sherry Tomfeld

Its time to start planning for the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa! Whether you are looking for a day trip or a full blown vacation, Old Threshers has something of interest for everyone! From steam engines to work horse teams to great food and exhibits, the 2011 Old Threshers Reunion will entertain you.

Fees for Old Threshers Reunion

To gain entrance to the grounds, pay for one day or buy multi days of entrance at one time. The prices below are per person.

1 day - $12.00
Multi day - $20.00
10 years old and younger -- Free to Grounds!

Country Entertainment-Evenings

JAKE MCVEY - Wed. Aug. 31st

COUNTRY GOLD- Thurs. Sept. 1st includes the following:

Leroy Van Dyke
Jim Ed Brown
Helen Cornelius
Moe Bandy

JOEY & RORY- Fri. Sept. 2nd

JAKE OWEN - Sat. Sept. 3rd

MARTY STEWART - Sun. Sept. 4th


Thereare 60 acres of camping ground available at the Old Threshers site. Whether you camp with a tent, a camper without electricity or a camper with electric hook-ups, there's a camping spot waiting for you!
Please call ahead and make reservations for your camping needs.

CAMPING FEES (per night)

$6.00 -Tent
$10.00 - Regular camping
$15.00 - 30 amp electricity
$10.00 fee for each extra vehicle

Things to see:

Tractor and Steam Engines- There are literally rows of vintage tractors and the mighty steam engines of the past. Every day when the noon whistle blows, there is a parade of tractors and steam engines in front of the grandstand.

Work horses -- You can find some of the greatest work horses in the country at the Old Threshers Reunion. Watch them work at designated times during the day. They may be threshing, helping drill and much, much more. This link shows you some work horse teams and singles from last year.

Museums, exhibitors and more.

There's so much to see at the Old Threshers Reunion. The Heritage Museum holds exhibits of an old (1915) family farm, a hand press in Printer's Hall from 1870, an educational view of the beginnings of the steam engine and so much more.

There are vendors and antique dealers throughout the grounds. And if you are hungry, there are pork chops, beef and noodles, every kind of sandwich and a lemonade stand. The Old Threshers Reunion really does have something for everyone, adults and kids. Come join in the fun!

Published by Sherry Tomfeld

Gardening and food preservation are her passion, she has been doing both for 30 years.Working thousands of head of hogs, raising cattle, goats and chickens to being lead cook in a 90 resident nursing home. S...  View profile

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  • Bridgitte Williams7/16/2011

    Awww, dang, sounds like such fun!! :-) Enjoyed!

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