Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee
August 7 @ 8:00 am – August 10 @ 4:00 pm
Preserving agricultural history for future generations to enjoy, the Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is a four-day event that showcases products like steam engines and gas tractors.
68th Annual Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee
August 7–10, 2025
Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Road, Sycamore, IL
Celebrate the past and marvel at the machines that built America at the 68th Annual Sycamore Steam Show, hosted by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club. This beloved four-day event brings history to life with live threshing and sawmill demonstrations, an impressive collection of steam and gas engines, and a wide selection of flea market vendors and food stands.
Featured in 2025: Come see Erie “Type A” Steam Shovel, turning 100 years old this year! This fully restored piece of heavy machinery history will be in action, showcasing early 20th-century engineering at its finest.
Catch the daily parade at 1:30 PM, stroll through rows of vintage tractors and engines, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of mechanical heritage, family fun, and community spirit.
Admission:
General: $10.00
Kids under 12: Free
Thursday Seniors: $5.00
(Cash only at the gate)
Gates open at 7:00 AM daily. Exhibits open 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
Tickets are available at the gate (cash only). Please note that golf carts, pets, and alcohol are not permitted on the showgrounds.
Learn more at sycamoresteamshow.com
