In addition to a variety of steam-powered vehicles, machines, and antique tractors, the show will also have several agricultural demonstrations, such as sheep shearing. Threshing and baling demonstrations as well as an operational steam-powered sawmill will be featured attractions.

Spend the day taking in the sounds and smells of the days when power came from burning coal and wood.

There will be a pancake breakfast each morning at 8 a.m. and a corn roast every afternoon, and late at night after the music is finished.

There will be a parade of antique cars, tractors and steamers at 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The parade will be at 2 p.m. on Monday.

The featured tractor pull is Friday night at 6 p.m. There will also be tractor pulls throughout the day, but they are restricted to members only.

There are slow tractor races every afternoon, and at about 1 p.m. each day there will be a kiddie tractor pull.

There will be country music entertainment daily, and a talent show Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. There are two categories - 16 and under, and 17 and older. There are prizes for all participants, and trophies for the winners. To pre-register call Wayne at 905-833-5269 or 416-771-5328, or Ellen Hickson at 705-458-1336.

The Steam Show grounds are located on the 14th line just west of Cookstown.

Parking is free. Admission is $6 per day. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

The grounds are open from 7:30 a.m to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.

For a full schedule of events visit the Steam Show website www.steamshow.ca.