25th Annual
Thresheree & Harvest Festival
September 21 & 22, 2024 - 9am to 5pm

Move the calendar back to when steam engines that powered threshing machines moved from farm to farm to harvest the grain. Have you ever seen large logs sawed using steam power? You will experience all of these long-ago activities, plus much, much more (exhibits, demonstrations, blacksmithing, encampments, to name a few) at the 25h Annual Thresheree and Harvest Festival.

The kids will enjoy some hands-on activities such as sifting flour, making a rope and seeing old tractors in the daily parade.

Sit down to eat a brat or burger while listening to a variety of music. Bid high to get the treasure you want in the Silent Auction tent. Look for a bargain at the Sweets 'n Stuff tent. And, don't forget to take a tour of the Messer/Mayer Mill to see all the milling equipment and Lillicrapp Welcome Center to peak your interest in history with interesting photography. The Log Cabin, Log Barn, Blacksmith Shop and Sugar Shack will have interesting demonstrations and activities.

Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Admission: Adults, $6; 12 & Under, Free

Entrance & Parking: 1896 State Road 164, Richfield, WI 53076
Look for Richfield Nature/Historical Park Sign
Exhibitors Entrance: 4399 Pleasant Hill Rd. Richfield, WI 53076
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What to Eat
Brats, Burgers and More
Delicious Maple Cotton Candy and Ice Cream

What to Do

• Be Amazed at Steam Powered Threshing
• Observe Steam Powered Log Sawing (Continuously Operating)
• Watch Horse Plowing
• View Exhibits & Demos 
• See Interesting Pioneer Demonstrations in/outside the Log Cabin
• Browse the Silent Auction and Bid on a Special Item
• Enter your Favorite Pie in the Contest (Sat & Sun at 10); Watch the Judging and hope You Win (Sat & Sun at 10:30)
• Search the Sweets 'n Stuff Tent for Super Bargains & Goodies
• Listen to Entertaining Music
• Be Thrilled by the Old Tractor Parade(Sat and Sun 1pm)
• Let Your Kids Sift Flour and Have Fun in the Kids Zone
• Enjoy Free Tours of the Historic Messer/Mayer Mill & Lillicrapp Welcome Center (Handicap Access) --
  • Buildings Open ~ 10am - 4pm
• Appreciate the Skills of Blacksmiths Shaping Metal
• Wander through the Boutique in the Horsehed to find that Special Handmade Item.

New This Year

• Entertaining toy display at the Mill House with hands-on activities.

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Free Wagon Ride to the Exhibit Area
Questions: Call 262-297-1546 or 262-644-5857

2024 Sponsors--
$500 or More: Dr. Don & Janis Crego; Forte Bank; William Gehl; Lemke Seed Farm; Wisconsin Steam Cleaner Sales; Wissota Sand & Gravel Co.; E.H. Wolf & Sons
$300-$100: Gehring Sales & Service; Helena Chemical; United Cooperative
Goods/Services: County Wide Extinguishers; Digital Edge; Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly - Richfield; Graphic Edge; Campers Inn RV; Waste Management

Thank You to Everyone Who Donates to the Silent Auction

Photos of 2023 Thresheree

Directions for Spectator Parking - Richfield Historical/Nature Park - 1896 State Road 164, Richfield, WI 53076

Map to Richfield Historical/Nature Park

From I-41: Exit Hwy 167 West (Holy Hill Road), Take the 2nd exit on the 167/175 roundabout. Go west 4 miles. Take the 1st exit on the 167/164 roundabout (Hwy 164 North). Right at Richfield Nature/Historical Park sign.
From West: East on Hwy 167 to the 167/164 roundabout. Take the 3rd exit on the roundabout (Hwy 164 North). Turn Right at Richfield Nature/Historical Park sign.
From North: From Hwy 60, go South on Hwy 164. Left at Richfield Nature/Historical Park sign.
From South: North on Hwy 164 to the 164/167 roundabout. Take the 2nd exit (Hwy 164 North.) Continue 1/2 mile north to the Richfield Nature/Historical Park sign. Turn Right into the Park.

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