The festival site is located about 10 km southwest of Prince Albert on Highway 11. (Image Credit: Vintage Power Machines/Facebook)

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Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event

Jun 25, 2026 | 1:05 PM

Visitors to this year’s Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 – 12.

The festival takes place about 10 kilometres southwest of Prince Albert on Highway 11. It is hosted by the Vintage Power Machines Museum, a non-profit organization entirely run by volunteers. With historical buildings and a growing collection of restored machinery, the site has become a living museum of prairie life and agriculture from days gone by.

“The festival has always been about keeping history alive,” said festival president Alan Andal. “Most young people have never seen a threshing machine in action or know how blacksmiths used to work. We want to give them a chance to experience that firsthand.”

Festival goers can watch blacksmith demonstrations. (Image Credit: Vintage Power Machines/Facebook)

One of the biggest additions from last year is a brand-new canteen building, complete with seating for up to 75, a modern kitchen, and accessible washrooms.

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Beyond the concession, the museum grounds include a visitor centre filled with vintage tractors, restored vehicles, and even a replica Wells Fargo stagecoach on loan from a Shellbrook-area family.

Festival-goers can enjoy a full slate of activities over the two days including threshing, saw mill, blacksmith, axe throwing and Gold Milling demonstrations. A daily pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m., followed by burgers, hot dogs and refreshments served until 5 p.m. There will be a silent auction plus raffle draws; and, the crowd-favourite tractor pulls.

For the kids, there will be a sandbox with Treasures and Bouncy Castles.

The Navy League Cadets will be there to assist with parking.

The festival offers something for everyone. (Image Credit: Vintage Power Machines/Facebook)

While the admission is modest, with kids under 12 admitted free, the focus isn’t on profits.

“None of us do this for a living,” Andal said. “It’s about preserving history and offering something special for the community.”

Although the festival is the highlight of the year, the museum is active from spring to fall. Tours can be arranged almost anytime, and the organization hopes to secure summer students next year to keep the site open daily.

“We don’t just need members. We need people who care about history and want to help preserve it,” Andal said.

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*This story was published by the Content Creation division of paNOW.com.

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