Take Father's Day Back Into History With Lang Pioneer Village's 27th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show

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Lang Pioneer Village is treating dads to a day filled with tractors and powerful equipment with its 27th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.

The event features local collectors bringing to life some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around and competing for over 20 awards.

At noon, competitors participate in various tractor games, including balance challenges and lawn tractor races. Throughout the village, smoke and steam collectibles, hit-and-miss engines, antique tool collections, model train displays, and more will be displayed.

Historic demonstrations including broad axe hand hewing, natural dyeing, weaving, broom making, wood turning, grinding at the Grist Mill and more are available for viewing. Tractor and wagon rides while touring the Village and live music by Lotus Wight are available entertainment.

A pancake breakfast is being served (while supplies last) in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building. Refreshments and sweet treats will be available throughout the day at the Keene Hotel or Ben’s Kettle Corn will be available.

The Keene Lions Club food truck will be onsite selling BBQ goods and fresh Empire Cheese curd available for purchase in the Cheese Factory. A traditional European-brewed craft beer will be available for purchase courtesy of Haven Brewing Company. Visitors can participate in the pie-eating contest on the Village Green at 2 p.m. with limited space available.

The day will conclude with a tractor parade through the historic village beginning at 3 pm.

Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under five. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14). Tickets are available at the door and in advance online.

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