28th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show
Sunday, June 15 ~ 10 am to 4 pm
Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show!
Featuring:
- Tractor and wagon rides
- Engine displays
- Traditional music by Appalachian Celtic
- Model train display
- Ganaraska Railway Modellers
- Demonstrations by the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners & Kawartha Woodturners Guild
- Quilting demonstration
- Bewdley Lions Club serving BBQ goods ($- CASH ONLY)
- Craft area
- Weaving demonstrations on the Jacquard loom
- Natural dyeing demonstration
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Corn sandbox play area for kids
- Tractor games and slow races beginning at 12 noon
- Old-fashioned school yard games
- Empire Cheese curd for sale ($)
- Freshly popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
- Wood bending demonstration
- Washing demonstration
- Rope making demonstration
- Grinding demonstrations at the Lang Grist Mill
- Sweets treats and refreshment at the Keene Hotel ($)
- Pie-eating contest on the Village Green at 2 pm (limited spaces available)
- Tractor parade through the historic village beginning at 3 pm
Admission: Adults- $17, Students & Seniors (60+) – $12, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $9, Free for Children Under 5 Years of Age, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $45
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance online. To purchase tickets in advance, please click on the button below to visit our Online Museum Shop.
Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. Last admission is 3 pm, but we recommend you give yourself a minimum of 2 hours for your visit. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. Overflow parking is available at McIntyre Park.
Demonstrator Information
If you are interested in attending our Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show as a demonstrator with your tractor or power equipment display, please visit the following link for more information: 2025 Smoke & Steam Show Demonstrator Info
Smoke & Steam Show Ambassador
We are accepting applications for our 2025 Smoke & Steam Show Ambassador until Friday, May 30. For more information and a copy of the application form, please click here: 2025 Smoke & Steam Show Ambassador Poster