U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Show

By Staff
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Where were you Labor Day weekend, 1999? For many exhibitors,
vendors, and guests, the answer is: ‘We were at the 24th annual
show of the U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association.’ In fact, it
was the largest show ever for the association.

Located in Escanaba in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula,
the association’s annual show always attracts exhibitors from
many parts of the country as well as Canada, but this year the
response was overwhelming.

Why so many this year? Perhaps it was the new policy of no
camping fees for exhibitors or vendors. Perhaps it was free
breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning. Or perhaps people just
wanted to check things out for our 25th anniversary show Labor Day
weekend 2000.

Recent additions to the show include our new Blacksmith Shop and
Textile Building. Old favorites include the Cook Shack, General
Store, and the Agricultural Museum featuring many interesting
exhibits from the U.P.

Saturday afternoon was a special time for the kids, including
scooter and stilt races. Sunday afternoon featured tractor barrel
races for kids of all ages. The Swinging Seniors provided musical
entertainment all three days.

Whenever we got hungry there was ice cream, popcorn and more at
the General Store, along with fried homemade bread spread with
butter and heaped with homemade jam and other goodies at the Cook
Shack.

There was no time to be bored as we went from exhibitor to
exhibitor making new friends or took time out frequenting the huge
flea market.

If you haven’t visited the Steam and Gas Engine Village with
its many shops and displays, make plans to come. Write for your
free brochure describing our Silver Anniversary Show. Contact: U.P.
Steam and Gas Engine Association, P.O. Box 954, Escanaba, MI
49829.

  • Published on Apr 1, 2000
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