Will County Threshermen's Association

09/02/2026

Join us for our Annual Meeting & Member Picnic! 🍂🚜
WCTA members and their families are invited to join us on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM at the Charles & Jean Kestel Farm in Frankfort.

The Club will provide the meat, drinks, and table service. Please bring your favorite dish to share for our potluck meal!

Our annual meeting will also include the election of members to the WCTA Board of Directors. Interested in nominating someone for the Board? Please contact Brad prior to the meeting.

📍 Charles & Jean Kestel Farm
10917 W Steger Rd, Frankfort, IL
📞 For more information, call Charles at 815-735-6050.

We hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

🎡🚜 Come See Us at the Will County Fair Association!
The Will County Threshermen’s Association is here every day of the fair, located near the West Gate!

Stop by our booth to learn more about WCTA and our Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show, explore agricultural history, and enjoy some fun kids’ activities.

Be sure to say hello while you’re at the fair—we’d love to see you!

08/27/2026

Hi members and supporters of WCTA. We still need a few volunteers for the fair. Please call or text Jerry to see if you are able to coordinate a time and help out! Thanks!
(815) 693-8235

08/20/2026

⚔️ Thank You, Cypress Company Reenactors ! 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to the Cypress Company Reenactors for once again bringing history to life at our Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show.

Your living history encampment, demonstrations, and dedication to sharing the stories of the past give visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to experience history in an engaging and meaningful way. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and authenticity you bring to our show each year.

Thank you for helping preserve and share our nation's history. We look forward to welcoming you back again!

08/19/2026

🏁 Did you enjoy the Garden Tractor Pull at this year's show? 🚜

From the rumble of the engines to the friendly competition, the Garden Tractor Pull was a favorite event for participants and spectators alike!

A special thank you to all of the volunteers who worked so hard to coordinate and run the Garden Tractor Pull. Your time, dedication, and behind-the-scenes efforts made this exciting event possible.

We'd also like to thank Pam Robbins and our wonderful WCTA fans for sharing these great photos and helping us capture the memories from this year's show.

Did you take photos or videos? We'd love to see them! Share them in the comments, send them to us in Messenger, or email them to [email protected]. Your photos may be featured on our social media or used to promote future shows.

08/18/2026

🚜 Help Us Share Our Story at the Will County Fair!

Every conversation at our booth is an opportunity to introduce someone to the Will County Threshermen's Association, preserve our agricultural heritage, and invite new families to experience our Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show.

We're looking for volunteers to help at the Will County Fair, August 26–30. Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or a full day, your time makes a difference.

Volunteer opportunities include:
🚜 Staffing our booth
🌽 Helping with kids' farm games
🎟️ Selling pedal tractor raffle tickets
🚗 Driving golf carts to assist fairgoers from the parking lots to the gates

If you're willing to lend a hand, we'd love to have you join us!

📞 Contact Jerry at 815-693-8235 or [email protected] for more information.

Together, we can keep our history alive and inspire the next generation.

08/17/2026

🎺 Did you enjoy the Frankfort Brass Band at this year's show? 🎺

The Frankfort Brass Band added a wonderful soundtrack to our Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show with their lively performance and timeless music. We appreciate them sharing their talent and helping create a memorable experience for our visitors.

Want to hear them again? Be sure to check out the Frankfort Brass Band page for upcoming performances and events. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057616922629

Thank you, Frankfort Brass Band, for being part of our show!

08/14/2026

🎶 Did you enjoy the Elwood Garden Ukulele Strummers at this year's show? 🎶

Their performance on Saturday brought smiles, great music, and a fun atmosphere to our Annual Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show. We're grateful they shared their talents with our visitors!

If you've ever thought about learning the ukulele—or you're already an experienced player—the Elwood Garden Ukulele Strummers welcome everyone from beginners to experts. Check out their private Facebook group to learn about upcoming jam sessions, performances, and how to join the fun. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpuvoz6gC/

Thank you, Elwood Garden Ukulele Strummers, for being part of our show!

08/13/2026

Go out and see our friends, the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club this weekend for their 69th annual show!

Thank you to our good friends at Will County Threshermen's Association for lending us their duck race game for kids to play at our show this weekend! You'll find it right next door to our corn box!

08/13/2026

🚜 Spend a Few Hours Making a Difference at the Will County Fair!

The Will County Threshermen's Association is looking for volunteers to help staff our booth at the Will County Fair, August 26–30.

Whether you're a longtime member or simply enjoy sharing our agricultural heritage, we'd love your help! Volunteer opportunities include:
• Greeting visitors
• Helping with kids' farm games
• Selling pedal tractor raffle tickets
• Answering questions about our annual show
• Driving golf carts to assist fairgoers from the parking lots to the gates

Even a few hours of your time helps us introduce new families to our organization and keep our history alive.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Jerry at [email protected] or 815-693-8235.

We hope you'll join us at the fair! 🚜💚