Meriden Threshing Show
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The most complete working Blacksmith Shop in the Midwest (circa 1925)
See the thick and thin steam powered saw mill sawing lumber each day.
See rare one-cylinder gasoline engines all sizes and makes.
Admire classic and antique tractors, automobiles, and trucks.
See grain threshing with steam power and don't miss the stationary hay baling.
Watch tractor pulls and parades.
Enjoy Live Country Music each night.
Tour the buildings and displays in the living history town of Cottonwood Station.
Concessions, exhibitions, trophies, and flea market.
9 am to midnight.
Meriden Threshing Show
Phone : 785-876-3030 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: meridenthreshers.org
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