Calling lovers of history, antique machinery, tractors, and all things farming! We’ve got the perfect event for you, the Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show. Located in Highbridge, Wisconsin, this 20-year event is a Northwoods tradition you won’t want to miss! Start reading and dive into all the details.
About the Event
For 20 years and counting, Highbridge, Wisconsin, has held the Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show—a true September highlight! The best part? This event offers something for everyone to love. Looking for a day full of learning, fun games, events, or raffles, or more? Look no further! It all takes place at the Northern Aged Iron Show Grounds (38565 State Highway 13, Highbridge, Wisconsin, 54846).
When you arrive at the Show Grounds, you’ll be greeted with big smiles, a warm welcome, and an array of fun-filled activities for the whole family! For the adults, be sure to take part in the tractor raffle, where you just might win the featured tractor of the year—if you’re lucky. And all ages will love the infamous tractor roll, saw mill, and blacksmith shop. There are also crashing demonstrations and binding lessons—and trust us, they’re must-sees!
Now, especially for the kids, participate (or watch) in the pedal tractor race, scavenger hunt, plus more! After all the fun festivities, stop by the food booth to refuel. Later on, unwind by the campfire, listen to live music, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of the Northern Aged Iron community. Thanks to the army of generational volunteers, this event continues to bring smiles to each and every visitor.
The Club Behind It All
The beloved Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show wouldn’t be possible without the Northern Aged Iron Tractor Club—the club behind it all. Comprised of current and past farmers and those with a distinct love of old iron, this club started humbly. Each member collectively pitched in—a can of gas.
They went from one machine, twelve tractors, and a few families to numerous machines (plus cars, hit-and-miss engines, threshers, and even wagons), close to 100 tractors, and up to three generations of families. Their mission continues to stay the same: to preserve Wisconsin’s agricultural roots.
Keeping the Tradition Alive
But the Northern Aged Iron Tractor Club is more than just a club. It’s a community—and a strong one at that! In fact, it’s so strong that some families are already in their third generation of membership. Through the Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show, the club reaches and engages with the younger generations—keeping this long-standing tradition alive today.
For the members, preserving this knowledge is just as important as teaching it. With the past beautifully preserved, and the next generation in place, the future is looking bright for the Northern Aged Iron Club—and of course, the Tractor & Threshing Show. It grows with each and every year.
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Plan ahead for September, because you won’t want to miss out on the spectacular Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show! Bring the whole family and experience this one-of-a-kind Northwoods tradition firsthand. Who knows, it may just become your new favorite fall festivity!
For a glimpse into all the action, watch this Discover Wisconsin Digital Short, “Farming’s Past, Present & Future: The Northern Aged Iron Tractor and Threshing Show,” out now on our YouTube channel!
*This article is brought to you with support from Enbridge.
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Hailey Marien: Writer for Discover Mediaworks. A born & bred Wisconsinite with a love for fishing, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors.
