ANNUAL
JAMES VALLEY
THRESHING SHOW
September 11, 12, & 13, 2026
Threshermen’s Park, Andover SD
Mark Your Calendar for the James Valley Threshing Show!
This year, we proudly honor Military Veterans and Military Equipment.
Veterans with military ID receive FREE commemorative buttons as our thank-you for your service.
Home of the legendary 150 Case steam traction engine, the largest steam traction engine in the world and a Guinness World Record holder, built by Kory Anderson, the James Valley Threshing Show is a must-see celebration of history, power, and craftsmanship.
Experience the sights and sounds of the past with an incredible lineup of steam engines and antique tractors, plus plowing demonstrations, threshing, sawmilling, blacksmithing, quilting, weaving, fiber arts, and more. Don’t miss one of the largest plowing demonstrations in the United States!
Enjoy a full schedule of family-friendly activities, including:
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Daily Parades
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Steam Engine & Gas Tractor Threshing and Plowing
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Antique Tractor Pull
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Moonlight Steam Ride
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Kids Tractor Pull
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Spark Show
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Heritage Quilt & Weaving Shows
Be sure to register for the Carl M. Johnson Free Tractor Giveaway!
Visit the Toy Show in our Toy Chest Building, explore special displays and quilts in the Heritage Crafts Building, and step back in time in our Historic Village, featuring:
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An authentic one-room schoolhouse
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A relocated country church
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Two sawmills
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A vintage gas station
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John Deere store
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Blacksmith shop
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And many more historic buildings
And of course, don’t miss the old-fashioned cooking!
Start your day with the famous Threshermen’s Breakfast on the show grounds, enjoy lunch at the Feed Bin, and indulge in food booths throughout the park.
Our 50th anniversary was in 2024 and to celebrate it we created our book. It tells our members’ stories that not only celebrate our anniversary, but also the history of life in our region. Get your copy on the showgrounds at our Souvenir Building.
SOUVENIRS AT THE GENERAL STORE
FEED BIN AND CONCESSIONS
OLD TIN DIPPER
SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYGROUND
THE OLD ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE
Farm Toys and Dolls Display
COMMUNITY CHURCH
THE COOK CAR
STRATFORD SINCLAIR STATION
Machines and Engines
HEATING UP IRON
FAMILY SAWMILL
GRAND TOUR OF THRESHERMEN’S PARK
ANDOVER, HOST TOWN
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS
ANTIQUE BEADED PURSES
“BUSY DAY IN DOLLVILLE”
PRESERVING HERITAGE CRAFTS
1909 HUPPMOBILE
Jordan’s Story
Garrett’s Story
“GOING GREEN”
FORD TRACTORS FOR ALL SEASONS
STEAM IS KING
BIG BOY TOYS
Rare 1910 Stanley Steam Car
Prairie Fiber Arts Guild
Heritage Crafts Quilt Show
Tractor & Truck Show
The History of Threshing
Steamer Plowing Demonstration
Gas Tractor Plowing
Spark Show At Dusk
James Valley Threshers Parade
Old Time Tractor Pulling