42nd Annual Lake Itasca Pioneer Show next weekend

The Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers 42nd annual show has been set for August 18, 19 and 20. It is adjacent to Itasca Park. Use the entry road at the park’s north entrance.

Daily events will include: Logging/Lumbering Pageantry; North Itasca Railroad in Operation; Parades - 1 p.m.; Operating Engines, Blacksmithing; Broom/Birdhouse/Sign Making; Threshing and Arts & Craft.

Daily events will also include:

Friday

•Meatball & Mashed Potato Supper 5 p.m.

•Country Gospel Music Show 5 p.m.

•Pioneer King & Queen Coronation

Saturday

•French Toast & Sausage Breakfast at 7 a.m.

•Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull Approx. 2 p.m.

•Country/Old-time Music Show 5 p.m.

•Turkey & Mashed Potato Supper 5 p.m.

Sunday

• Thresherman’s Breakfast

6:30-8:30 a.m.

•Worship service 9 a.m.

•Old-time Tractor Pull Following Parade

•Quilt Raffle During Tractor Pull.

Food and Refreshments are available  including fry bread, lefse, lemonade and the best corn on the cob around. 

Be sure to also visit the: Schoolhouse, Church, Post Office Country Shoppe, Log House, Elevator Photo Galleries, Levorsen Sawmill, Wallingford Store, Kid’s Place, J. Neils/Redby Sawmill and the Blacksmith Shop.

Admission is $10 Daily (or 3-day pass). Children under 12 Free. The area is open 7 a.m. daily.

There is also Primitive Camping: $20/Camper/Weekend. You can telephone Tel: (218) 266-3971 during showtime only.