17th Annual Thresheree

Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 2015

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Herb Lofy, 262-297-1546 or Quint Mueller, 262-644-5857
September 3, 2015 The Richfield Historical Society is sponsoring its 17th annual thresheree on
Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richfield
Nature/Historical Park located at 1896 State Road 164, Richfield, WI 53076. This family-friendly
event costs just $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The thresheree celebrates agriculture of
yesteryear and pays tribute to supporting occupations such as blacksmithing, log-sawing, shinglemaking, rope-making and timber-framing. Field threshing will be done using steam engines. Located
near the threshing area, horses will be plowing the fields. Small engines of all kinds will be on display
along with antique cars. The Red E tractor, which was manufactured locally, is featured this year.
Each day an old tractor parade will be held at 11:30.
Starting each day, a hearty pancake breakfast is available for $7.50 ($4.50 for children 6 and under) and
includes sausages, eggs and pancakes.
Special this year is the presentation of donor recognition bricks at the Lillicrapp Homestead
House/Welcome Center site. The bricks make up the beautiful patio which acknowledges those who
generously donated to the Mill Restoration Fund. This ceremony will be held at 1:30 each day. Be
sure to see the restored Lillicrapp House/Welcome Center which graced the shores of Amy Belle Lake
for well over 100 years. A general store display is set up for you to observe and volunteers will share
information on the lakes of Richfield.
Other activities include: pie contest, silent auction, good music, children's activities including a tour of
the miller's house, auto restoration presented by Ross Obermeyer, tours of the Messer/Mayer Grist Mill
and other buildings. Food options include burgers, brats, walking tacos, chicken and baked potatoes
along with other vendors who offer ice cream and kettle korn. Those delicious pies from the pie
contest will be offered for sale.
The thresheree is hosted by the Richfield Historical Society and sponsored by Dr. Don & Janis Crego;
E.H. Wolf & Sons, First National Bank of Hartford, Manitou Americas (Gehl); Rebecca
Richardson/Curt Brewer (Baird); Oarsman Capital; Tom Daniels; Wissota Sand & Gravel.
Funds raised at the thresheree and other events support the Society's educational programs and
maintenance of the Richfield Historical Park. For more information, visit
www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org and stay connected on Facebook and Twitter.