About

History

Rhys Steinich sowing soybeans with his 1947 Farmall H and a model MF drill. (2006)

Our first club show was held on September 13-14, 1969 on the Don Frank farm approximately 6 miles north of Beaver Dam on Hwy 33. Don's garage server as the food stand, and the adjoining Kowbow farm was used for parking. There was a good display of antique items consisting of vintage steam engine tractors, threshing machines, antique farm tractors, and other vehicles and tools displayed and performing to recreate activities back in time.

In 1972 the show dates were changed to occur on the first full weekend in August. Then in 1975 the show was moved to the Dodge County Fairgrounds.

In 1994 the club purchased some 60 acres of land here at Burnett Corners. We have made many improvements over the years, especially the last 3 years. We recently built the kitchen and dining room, the shingle cutting shed, the blacksmith shed, and the indoor bathrooms and showers. The club features a different make of equipment each year for display and demonstrations. The show also attracts numerous other types and makes of antique and historical items also being displayed and demonstrated, along with vendors of parts and other collectable items, crafts, an antique tractor pull, a parade of antique equipment, and of course food and refreshments.

Our club currently has over 300 members from all over the country as well as locally.

Board Members

Nothing runs like a Deere.