It's your chance to get a birds eye view of life in the past.
The Western Development Museum, the Yorkton Threshermen's Club and the East Central Seniors' invite you to join them for an old fashioned celebration August 3 & 4 at the 58th Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival slated for the city this coming weekend.
Visitors to this event, held annually at the Yorkton Western Development Museum, will be treated to a glimpse of Saskatchewan's heritage through the operation of vintage equipment and the re-enactment of methods and techniques from the past. The Show and Festival's popularity stems from its blend of traditional skills with the spirit and diversity of Saskatchewan people.
Pioneer skills like sawmilling, blacksmithing, grain grinding and rolled oats milling will all be demonstrated. The gas threshing demonstrations give today's generation an idea of the work put into harvest during the early part of this century.
Old fashioned homemaking skills like making ice cream and freshly baked bread in an outdoor clay oven will also be a part of the displays - and you will have the opportunity to try them out. If quilting is your thing you won't want to miss demonstrations by the by the York Colony Quilters Guild.
If it's the spirit of competition that attracts you, you'll also want to view or participate in the stooking competition. For the antique buff there's the Antique Car and Tractor Competition. Special highlights of the Show & Festival include the Story of Harvest, Plowing Demonstrations, the Hobby & Handicraft Sale, the special "General Store and 4-H Canada 100th" exhibit.
And what would an old-time get-together be without music! Enjoy the non-stop entertainment on the outdoor bandstand. For the kids there is old fashioned games, horsedrawn rides, and the always popular Pedal Tractor Pull. Sunday morning start off your day with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a Hymn Sing.
The Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival takes place August 3 and 4 at the Yorkton Western Development Museum.
