The sights, sounds, and spirit of prairie life from decades past were on full display over the weekend at the annual Threshing Days in Midale, hosted by the Souris Valley Antique Association and Midale Museum.
The weekend kicked off with a popular pancake breakfast on Main Street, where visitors gathered before hopping on the “people mover” shuttle to the Heritage Village grounds. From there, the day unfolded with a packed schedule of hands-on demonstrations, heritage tours, and family activities.
“It was great,” said board member Desiree Simpson. “We had live threshing, blacksmith demos, a haystack treasure hunt, and a huge flea market. The tractor parade was probably the biggest we’ve seen in years.”
A highlight of this year’s parade included 97-year-old Keith McGregor, still proudly driving tractors through the grounds. “It’s a highlight for him every year,” Desiree added, noting that the excitement was so high on Saturday she found herself directing traffic just to keep everything flowing.
Children were treated to an educational scavenger hunt, where vintage photos were hidden across the site. “Each picture had a letter, and when they put it all together and solved the word, they got a free freezie,” she said.
Attendees also enjoyed pie, ice cream, fried bread, and other heritage treats inside the historic village buildings. “It’s great to see all the young kids really enjoying the scavenger hunt. It teaches them about how things were done back in the day.”
Guests came from near and far, including some from Regina, just to get a taste of old-fashioned farm life. “They told us they don’t have things like this in the city,” said Desiree. “They were so grateful to be part of it.”
All funds raised from the weekend will go back into maintaining and improving the Midale Museum and Souris Valley Antique Association grounds.
Desiree also reminded visitors that 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the museum, and big celebrations are already in the works.
“This year was awesome,” she said. “But next year is going to be even better.”
Another local highlight was the weekend screenings of the Dr. Mainprize documentary, held at Midale School. “It was busy over there, and I’m so glad people came out to see the history of our little town and the people in it,” she said.
The 7th Annual Midale Classy Car Show 'n Shine also lined Main Street Sunday, bringing in vintage vehicles to complement the weekend’s old-school charm. A BBQ fundraiser was held to help raise funds for the new Midale Swimming Pool.
With tractors rumbling, live demonstrations, and history brought to life, Heritage Village Days proved that in Midale, the past is always worth the trip.
Gallery photos by Natasha Wiebe