Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.

Preserving and Celebrating Iowa's Farm History

Carstens Farm Days


 
Farm Days is held each year at Carstens 1880 Farmstead near Shelby, Iowa the weekend after Labor Day.

This two-day event always draws a crowd of people who are wanting a glimpse back into the old days.  You're sure to get that at Carstens Farm Days. 


There is something for everyone to do at Carstens Farm Days.  Among the many things we have are:

  • threshing demonstrations
  • steam demonstrations
  • saw mill demonstrations
  • blacksmith demonstrations
  • plowing demonstrations
  • rug weaving loom demonstrations
  • spinning wheel
  • steam and gasoline-powered engines on display
  • pedal power tool collection on display
  • old tool collections on display
  • seed corn sack display
  • broom making
  • pedal-powered tractor pull
  • petting zoos and animal displays
  • tours of the 1880 farm house
  • crafters
  • corn maze
  • Silver Creek Cloggers
  • live music groups
  • church service on Sunday morning
  • daily parade
  • tractor and equipment displays
  • lots of food
  • lots of fun and
  • lots of friends -- old and new


Come on out and
see what the fun is all about!

Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.
PO Box 302  •  Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2341
www.carstensfarm.com

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