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2024 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
The Midwest Old Threshers Reunion was held on Aug. 29 – Sept. 2 in Mt. Pleasant.
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Old Threshers upholds its mission “to preserve and celebrate our Midwest rural heritage in the modern world” by exhibiting a variety of historical processes throughout the show grounds. Watching an old Miehle printing press at work is one of the attractions.
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The Reunion offers attendees a fun mix of learning and shopping opportunities. Local vendors like Kalona Noodles were on site selling their edibles.
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Jake Snider, right, of Riverside started keeping bees last year; he brought his creamed honey to Old Threshers, where attendees could sample flavors such as elderberry, blueberry, and cinnamon and take home jars of their favorites.
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Beautiful photography capturing rural vignettes caught the eyes of attendees.
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Colorful outdoor metal art is a staple at Old Threshers; this bull could be had for just a few hundred dollars.
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Tractors parked in rows seemed to stretch to the horizon.
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Steve Hargis performed on Friday morning.
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Riding the carousel is a must for kids and adults alike.
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Period dress is common among those staffing the attractions at Old Threshers.
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Steam power is celebrated at the five-day reunion; a team of craftspeople even made art prints by literally steamrolling the paper, ink, and plate on the ground, a “nontraditional use” of a train engine, the announcer said.
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Crowds turned out to watch the entertainment on a cooler, 73° Friday morning.
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Midwest Old Threshers Reunion,
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2024
