The Threshermen welcome the Minneapolis-Moline Collectors for their summer show Aug. 12-14, 2022. According to the mission statement for the Minneapolis-Moline Collectors, Inc., MMCI exists for the preservation and enjoyment of the products of Minneapolis-Moline, its predecessors and related companies, for the exchange of information concerning the same, and for the education of the public as to the historical nature and role of such products. The organization was chartered in 1987.
Jay Groskreutz of Minnesota Lake, Minn. is the current club president, 507-380-3707 and Loren Book of Nevada, Iowa is the vice-president, 515-231-6334.
For more information about the club, visit their website at: www. minneapolismolinecollectors.org.
The show hosted the club in 2012, and for that show, they brought 226 registered exhibits.
The Greased Pig Contest will be held during the Threshermen & Collectors Show on Friday, Aug. 12 starting at 7 p.m. There will be four age groups, age 5-8, age 9-12, age 13-17 (2-person team) and over age 18 (2-person team). Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in all groups.
Registration form must be submitted prior to the event. Please submit the form below by email to acthreshermen@gmail.com or by mailing to AC Threshermen, PO Box 333, Albert City, IA 50510.
Greased Pig Contest Entry Form
There are two quilts for raffle at the Farmhouse. One is flannel and the second is all Christmas fabric. Tickets can be purchased one for $1 or six tickets for $5. They will be on sale at the Farmhouse the week of the show or can be puchased by calling Kathy at 712-845-2465.
The Albert City Threshermen and Collectors are holding a tractor raffle again this year as a fundraiser. The tractor raffle will be for a Minneapolis-Moline Z tractor. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, and can be purchased from board members or by calling the office at 712-843-2076. They will also be available during the show Aug. 12-13-14.
This year's collectible toy is the Minneapolis Moline 445 with loader. This is the 8th year for this fundraiser. Tractors are $150 which includes shipping. If you pick up your toy at the show, you will be reimbursed your shipping of $20. Toys can be purchased at the show from the LeMars Toy Store display.
Memberships to the Association are a great value! Your season pass is included with your annual dues! A couples membership is just $35 and includes two season passes. A single membership is just $25 and includes one season pass. For more details, click here.
We are a 501c(3) organization with the show operated by volunteers. Donations can be designated for specific areas, such as the land fund, or will go into the general operations fund. All donations are tax deductible.