PIERCE — The 47th annual Pierce County Threshers Bee will be held at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Pierce on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15. This year’s features are Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment featuring all gas engines; however, all brands are welcome to attend. All exhibitors and vendors are also welcome.
Tractor Drive is Friday
The 17th annual tractor drive will be held on Friday, Sept. 13. It will start at the Pierce County Fairgrounds and will visit George Prince’s tractor collection. The drive is open to all brands of tractors. Interested persons may contact (402) 860-5104, or email [email protected].
Saturday’s Schedule
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the FFA tractor driving contest will be held at 8 a.m. An antique auction is scheduled for 9 a.m.
A pedal tractor pull will be held at 12 noon, free, for girls and boys from ages 4 to 12. The Parade of Power starts at 2 p.m.
The annual banquet will be held Saturday night at 6 p.m., and reservations are required by 12 p.m. that day. The featured speaker is Larry Dohmen of Garretson Equipment in Columbus.
Sunday Events
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Prodigal Sons of Ponca will perform during the church service, which begins at 9 a.m. Leroy Holman Music will perform at 10:30 a.m.
Tractor games will be held at 12 noon in front of the grand stand, and the Parade of Power will be held at 1:30 p.m., followed by the children’s money scramble.
There will be a raffle tractor draw ing for Allis Chalmers CA after the children’s money scramble.
All Weekend
There will be demonstrations both days of oats threshing, wire tie baling, dyno testing, and corn shelling. Roger Hiebenthal Blacksmith will also be on the grounds.
Also on both days, there will displays of antique cars, historical displays, flea markets and crafts, and barrel train rides and inflatables for the kids.
St. John’s Church food stand will be on hand Saturday and Sunday.
