Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some common questions that are asked about the
National Threshers Association and our annual reunion. For
additional information, please see our
Contact page.
When is the NTA annual
reunion?
How many steam engines can we expect to see at the show?
Is all of the machinery at the NTA shows in working order?
How many
gas tractors exhibit at each show?
Can I exhibit my antique machinery at the next show?
Q: When is the NTA annual reunion?
A: The show is always the last full weekend in June. The show is
four days long, Thursday through Sunday. There are limited
activities on Sunday, which include sawing and threshing.
Q: How many steam engines can we expect
to see at the show?
A: That depends mainly on the owners' schedules, but there are
typically 40 to 50 full-size steam traction engines at each show,
plus scale models.
Q: Is all of the machinery at the NTA
shows in working order?
A: With few exceptions, nearly all of the machinery exhibited at the
annual NTA reunion is in working condition. You'll see steam engines
working a Prony brake, Baker fans, sawmill, shingle mill, running a
thresher and hay press, pulling transfer sleds, threshing and
running frequently throughout the exhibit area.
Q: How many gas tractors exhibit at each
show?
A: This depends on the owners' schedules, but there are hundreds of
gas tractors each year. This includes a wide range of makes, models
and years.
Q: Can I exhibit my antique machinery at
the next show?
A: We'd like to hear from you. Click here for our
Contact information.