Western Illinois Threshers

Western Illinois Threshers Western Illinois Threshers Inc is a non-profit organization. Today it has grown into Western Illinois Threshers Inc, and is celebrating its 50th year in 2017.

In the Spring of 1968 a group of neighbors meet in a local farm shop to discuss how to they wanted to display their ever growing collection of antique tractors. The goal of the organization is to educate, demonstrate and inform the youth and public on the methods of agriculture from the past. Since the first threshing bee the show has continued to grow in size, and in 1975 the organization purchas

ed the 40 acre plot of land. The show was then able to purchase another 40 acres of land right next to it accommodate their still continued growing size. Today on the grounds you will find two main buildings, a raffle building, gas station, print shop, blacksmith shop, a museum building, along with a second museum in the works, two railroad depots, a short line railroad, school house, church building, log cabins, general store and a permanent steam powered saw mill and sawyers office, and petting zoo. During the year threshers is also host to many local school kids for two days. During the day the kids get to learn about agriculture as well as try out some of the "old time" ways!

Just a reminder if you are looking for a good time, and another walk through history Midwest Old Threshers is going on t...
08/31/2026

Just a reminder if you are looking for a good time, and another walk through history Midwest Old Threshers is going on this weekend. Great show, lots of food, fun and of course tractors!

Hard to believe we're 346 days from the 60th annual Western Illinois Threshers. Follow along as we recall our history o...
08/25/2026

Hard to believe we're 346 days from the 60th annual Western Illinois Threshers. Follow along as we recall our history of preserving history.

This photo was taken at the first show, held on the Fred Buckert farm north of Hamilton, IL.Bill Seyb and Dallas Kerr of Donnellson, IA loaned then their 1915 Woods Brothers steam engine to power the 1937 Case separator owned by Genevieve and Nellie Bolton of Hamilton.

What was the first reunion you attended?

08/11/2026

24 days until the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion!

The Trading Post is the place to hunt for long-lost treasures. From antique tools and parts to vintage collectibles, you never know what piece of history you might find waiting on the table.

Start your treasure hunt September 3–7 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa!

08/11/2026

Thank you all for a great weekend! We look forward to seeing you all next year on August 6, 7 and 8th for the 60th annual show! We also want to make sure everyone has a good experience while there so please reach out via PM on ways we can make things better. We do ask that when doing so you are polite and kind, and will get back to you ASAP. Thank you for coming, only 362 days to next year!

Good morning and welcome to day 1! Tractor games going on right now on the track, kids pedal pull at 3, tractor pull at ...
08/07/2026

Good morning and welcome to day 1! Tractor games going on right now on the track, kids pedal pull at 3, tractor pull at 6 and much more all day. Don't forget to stop and buy a ticket on the 47 Farmall B. Only a dollar a chance!

Well things are coming right along! Sheds are empty, thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help!
08/04/2026

Well things are coming right along! Sheds are empty, thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help!

07/31/2026

We are now less than aweek away from the show. Just a reminder heading into the weekend. Camping is first come first serve! Also please be considerate of others when parking and coming and going. See y'all there!

It does not seem possible but we are just over a week away. Weve had a couple ask for schedules with events so here ya g...
07/29/2026

It does not seem possible but we are just over a week away. Weve had a couple ask for schedules with events so here ya go! Can't wait to see you all.

Happy Sunday! We are inching ever closer to the show, and cant wait to see everyone. Here's a look at this year's t shir...
07/12/2026

Happy Sunday! We are inching ever closer to the show, and cant wait to see everyone. Here's a look at this year's t shirt design!

Happy Independence Day to all our friends and neighbors!
07/05/2026

Happy Independence Day to all our friends and neighbors!

Address

1570 N County Road 900
Hamilton, IL
62341

Telephone

+12178472572

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