Treat dad to a day filled with tractors and powerful equipment this Father’s Day with the 27th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The Museum’s 2024 event season kicks off on Sunday, June 16 with a Father’s Day event that the whole family will enjoy. From 10 am to 3 pm, watch as local collectors bring to life some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around and compete for over 20 awards.

At 12 noon, watch as competitors participate in a variety of tractor games, including balance challenges and lawn tractor races. Throughout the village, view displays of smoke and steam collectibles, hit and miss engines, antique tool collections, model train displays, and more.

Lean about the many ways power was generated in the 1800s. View a variety of historic demonstrations including broad axe hand hewing, natural dyeing, weaving, broom making, wood turning, grinding at the Grist Mill, and more. Hop on board a tractor and wagon ride and tour the historic village in style. Take some time to pause and enjoy live music by Lotus Wight. Participate in some old- fashioned games in the schoolyard. Don’t forget to visit the farm animals on loan from Harley Farms for the summer!

If you are looking for sustenance, there will be plenty of options available. Demonstrators and visitors can enjoy a pancake breakfast served while supplies last in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (additional fee applies). Refreshments and sweet treats will be available for purchase throughout the day at the Keene Hotel or stop by Ben’s Kettle Corn who will be popping up fresh kettle corn. The Keene Lions Club food truck will be onsite selling BBQ goods and there will be fresh Empire Cheese curd available for purchase in the Cheese Factory. For those looking to enjoy a cold one, traditional European brewed craft beer will be available for purchase courtesy of Haven Brewing Company. If you haven’t already over-indulged in delicious treats, take part in the pie-eating contest on the Village Green at 2 pm but be sure to register early as there are only a limited number of spaces available!

The day will conclude with a tractor parade through the historic village beginning at 3 pm. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14). Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. For more
information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.