Moon Lake Threshing Bee

Case emblem on Sollman steam engine, photo by Keith Bennett

The 24th annual Moon Lake Threshing Bee was a huge success! Over 3,000 people visited the site over the weekend of August 16th and 17th. View pictures from the August 16th, 2008 events.

25th Annual Threshing Bee August 15 & 16

Stay near the Threshing Bee grounds to partake in the fun both days this year. The Moon Lake Threshing Bee is always family friendly!

Saturday August 16, 2008
7:30 - 10:00 Coffee & donuts available
9:00 Lath mill, rug loom
10:00 Snow fence maker, rock crusher
11:00 Silo filler
12:30 Registration for pedal tractor pull
12:00 - 3:00 Live music by Prairie Farm Ramblers
1:00 Pedal pull begins (rain or shine!)
1:00 Lath mill, rug loom
1:30 Slow tractor race
Sunday August 17, 2008
7:30 - 10:00 Pancake breakfast
9:00 Tractor pull registration
9:00 Lath mill, rug loom
10:00 Snow fence maker, rock crusher
10:30 Silo filler
11:00 Tractor pull begins
11:30 Saw mill
12:00 - 3:00 Live music by Prairie Farm Ramblers
1:00 Lath mill, rug loom
2:30 Steam plowing
3:00 Raffle drawing

What You'll See

The Threshing Bee is full of unique and entertaining pieces from yesteryear.

  • John Deere Tractors
  • Long belt between threshing machine and steam engine
  • Antique snow fence maker

For more photos, check out the Village of Turtle Lake's gallery.