29th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show

Sunday, June 21 ~ 10 am to 4 pm

Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show!

Featuring:

  • Tractor and wagon rides
  • Engine displays
  • Traditional music by Appalachian Celtic
  • Demonstrations by the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners & Kawartha Woodturners Guild
  • Bewdley Lions Club Food Truck selling lunch and breakfast ($- CASH ONLY)
  • Craft area
  • Natural dyeing demonstration
  • Tractor games and slow races beginning at 12 noon
  • Old-fashioned schoolyard games
  • Empire Cheese curd, fresh bread, and pickles for sale in the Cheese Factory ($)
  • Freshly popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
  • Rope-making demonstration
  • Grinding demonstrations at the Lang Grist Mill
  • Sweet treats and refreshments (including old-fashioned bottled sodas) are available for purchase at the Keene Hotel ($)
  • Pie-eating contest on the Village Green at 2 pm (limited spaces available)
  • Model train display
  • Pancakes on a stick by Lea’s Creations ($)
  • Junior Conductor kits for purchase for little ones, which include a conductor's hat, bandana, and wooden train whistle ($)
  • Tractor parade through the historic village beginning at 3:15 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: 2026 Smoke & Steam Show Demonstrator Info

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