A long-running tradition returns to Yorkton's Western Development Museum this weekend, with the 67th Threshermen's Show and Seniors' Festival.
It's an event that showcases farm machinery and practices that predate today's modern machines and methods, giving visitors a glimpse of how farm work was done in the past.
Harvey Drotar, with the Yorkton Threshermen's Club, says it will be a packed two days, with fun for the whole family, and a chance to see how farm work was done in days gone by.
The show will feature demonstrations of vintage farm practices such as steam and gas threshing, plowing, grain grinding and black-smithing.
As well, there will be stooking competitions, antique tractor competitions and games that the public can participate in.
In addition, there will be some tasty treats to enjoy, as the popular clay oven bread baking and ice cream making will be back.
Other events will include rope making and quilting, a farm toy sale, and displays from the Yorkton Genealogy Society, Melville Rail Station Heritage Association and Melville Model Railway Club.
Kids can enjoy miniature airplane and train rides, and horse-drawn rides will also be available.
The gallery is also hosting two special exhibits – "The Family Garden" and "80 Years of Saskatchewan Archives."
The gallery exhibits open at 9 a.m. each day, with the demonstrations beginning at noon on Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, with a pancake breakfast to kick off the day Sunday at 9 a.m..
For more information, visit www.wdm.ca.
