Attractions & Displays

There is a lot to see at the Almelund Threshing Show; way more than just classic tractors!   Make sure to check out these historic and fascinating attractions.

Chisago County Courthouse (built in 1876 – moved to the showgrounds March 7/8, 1994):

American Flag display, Antique telephones and radios, Carvings of miniature farm implements & wooden toys, Law library & manual typewriter display, Old time photographer with character costumes available, Post card sales, Showcase “collections” display and “Favorite grandmother’s table setting” contest!

New in the courthouse 2024:

1887 Carl Barckhoff pipe organ donated to the ATC in 2023 by long-time member Dick Shager and family.

This organ was originally purchased in late 1887 by five faculty members of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and installation was completed January 9th, 1888 in the old South Hall on the GAC campus.  The organ was later moved to the Field House until the Shager’s moved it to their house in 1970.  Click here for more information.

If you would like to reserve a locked display cabinets to show off your antique collection or to participate in the “Grandmother’s Table”  vintage dish display, contact Marge at margestrand@yahoo.com.  This year’s tables are open to all beautiful table settings.

Fun for Kids: Playground with new equipment, Ring toss game, Farm animal pens, Pedal tractor pull (Saturday only), and Sawdust pit coin toss (Sunday only).   Be sure they visit Carlsted’s Kids Corner by the log barn.  Classes in Clover Blossom schoolhouse from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Log House, Duplex, Dairy Barn & SmokeHouse:  The showgrounds are home to a wide variety of log structures which have been moved here to preserve them.  Walk through them and imagine living there instead of your current home.  Master Gardeners are available in the Duplex house to answer your garden and weed questions. 

Pioneer Building:  Yarn spinning, Sock knitting, Rug making, Butter churning, other crafts and everyday skills.

Fairbanks Morse Engine:  This is an incredible four cylinder machine.  Wander around the area to see lots of smaller engines and pop-pop machines.

Poik’s Barber Shop:  Sit in an old fashion barber chair and get your hair cut while visiting us.

Blacksmith Shop:  Watch how horseshoes, nails and door hardware are made using hot coals and a hammer.

Sawmill and Shingle & Lathe Mills: Watch huge logs being cut into lumber for building.  Pick up a shingle branded with this year’s logo.

Clover Blossom School:  See what it was like to go to a rural school with all the students in one room.   Classes for youth from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm each day.  Opening exercises will begin with Pledge of Allegiance and a daily poem and followed by a Spelling Bee.  At 11:00 am, there will be a Trivia Bee (topic – St. Croix Watershed) and then it’s time for lunch and outdoor playground games.  Indoor activities will resume at 1:00 pm with an arts/craft project and some language learning.   The day will end with a sing-a-long that starts at about 2:45 pm.   No fee to participate.  Folks are invited to watch the activities.

Sunrise Shell Gas Station:  Owned and operated for many years by Kenny Lehman in downtown Sunrise.   Closed in 1962. 

Golf cart rentals from Lakes Area Golf Carts are located here.  Advance reservations can be made by calling Sean @763-607-2278 or email: customerservice@lakesareagolfcarts.com.  Handicap parking is located nearby.

Train Depot:  See vintage train displays and talk with local railroad enthusiasts inside this historic depot.

T-shirt Shack:  Want a souvenir?  Purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats celebrating this year’s event.