The sounds of steam whistles will pierce the air in Milton this coming long weekend with the return of the Steam Era at the Milton Fairgrounds. Come take a tour through history and see how things were done 100 years ago.
From the Steam Era website:
For the older generation it’s a chance to stroll down memory lane. For the young it’s a learning experience of a way of life far removed from todays.
Bring your kids or grandchildren and participate in activities. Let the kids try the pedal tractors at the second stage or try sawing a log. Stay and enjoy the home cooked food, see the evening grandstand Country & Western Shows and enjoy the corn roast. You’ll find amazing sights and sounds at Steam- Era where “where your heritage comes alive”.
Everything starts on September 4th. Check out the list of events as well. DO NOT forget the corn roast on Friday night. It doesn’t have anything about prices this year but last year Friday’s admission was $6.00 per person, kids under 12 were free and the rest of the weekend it was $7.00 per person, again kids under 12 free. There are weekend passes available at $15 each. Its well worth the money for the amount of fun you will have at the fairgrounds. Who says theres nothing to do in Milton. 🙂
FRIDAY, Sept 4th 2009
8:00am – Grounds open
activities and demonstrations throughout the day
6:00pm – CORN ROAST following parade
7PM MINI TRACTOR PULLS at the Grandstands
Food is available from food court
At dusk: Steam Engine NIGHT OF FIRE SPARK SHOW (weather permitting)
SATURDAY,Sept 5th 2009
8:00am – Grounds open
9:00am-5:30pm – Buildings open
9:00am – Tractor pulls begin (until 11:50am)
10:00am -4:00pm – Operating demonstrations (Sawmill, threshing, shingle mill)
1:00pm-5:00pm – Entertainment on the second stage – Games and contests for kids
12:00noon – Steam whistle blow
12-1.00pm Marions Country Band at Grandstands
12:15pm – Downtown Parade (starts at Main Street & Commercial St) & returns to the grounds.
1-2 pm Log Sawing at Grandstands
1:00pm – Junior Talent Contest at Second Stage
2.00-3.00pm Junior Members activities at Grandstands
3:15- 3.30pm – Threshing competition
3:30-4.30pm – Whipple tree Tractor pulls
4:30pm – Grand Opening Ceremonies followed by Parade of Equipment
Corn Roast following parade. Dinner available from food court
5.30 – 6:30 – Marions Country Band
7:30pm – 32th Annual Country Western Talent Contest
CORN ROAST ongoing
At dusk: Steam Engine NIGHT OF FIRE SPARK SHOW (weather permitting)
SUNDAY, Sept 6th 2009
8:00am – Grounds open – Buildings open at 11:00am till 5:30pm
10:00am- Church Service at the Second Stage
10:30am – Tractor games at grande stand
11:30am – Junior member Lawn Tractor games
12:15pm – Log sawing
1-2:00pm – Steam Engine Skills Competitions
3:00-3.15pm – Threshing competition
4:00pm – Grande Parade of all equipment followed by Corn Roast
Dinner available from food court
7.00 pm – Country Western Music by “DIGGER” and The CampfireCountry Band
At dusk: Steam Engine NIGHT OF FIRE SPARK SHOW (weather permitting)
MONDAY, Sept 7th 2009
8:00am – Grounds open
8:00am – Tractor pull weigh in (Starting at 9am to 11:50am)
9:00am – all buildings open (until 5:30pm)
10:00am – Demonstrations begin throughout the grounds (Sawmill, shingle mill, baker fan)
12:00noon – Steam Whistle Blow
– Entertainment on second stage (kids games, music, dancing)
1:00-2.00pm – Steam Engine Skills Competition
2:00pm – Log Sawing
3:00-3.15pm – Threshing competition
3:45pm – Grand Parade of all Equipment
Folks should stop by the Optimist Club of Milton’s Chip Wagon, say Hi Chris to me, and invest in some great grub, and help our Children’s programs and Milton Hospital at the same time. I’ll be there Saturday from 11 to 4, so come on by.
Absolutey Chris. I’ll be there sometime this weekend for sure. Every year this event gets better and I think is the most overlooked by many people in Milton.
And the chips are GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD too.