"STEAM ENGINE CAPITAL OF NORTH DAKOTA"
BRIEF HISTORY
Ole Aslakson, Howard Boe, & Ed Anderson - over a cup of coffee - talked about a steam show in New Rockford and, in early 1959, a small group of men with a common interest in mind met and formed the Central North Dakota Steam Threshers organization.
The first official meeting was held on March 31, 1959, with a group of 12 men participating. They were Johan Rossing, James Williams, Ed Anderson, Joe Aas, John Aarestad, George Torrison, Roy Brown, Filo Henssler, George Messner, Ole Aslakson, Howard Boe, and Edgar Mattson.
An election of officers by those 12 men resulted in Ole Aslakson being elected first president of the organization, with Howard Boe being named secretary-treasurer.
Ed Anderson, Johann Rossing, and William Schafer were designated as directors of the new association.
2026 FEATURE
Nichols & Shepard Co.
The 2026 Feature planning committee is preparing for the show being held September 18 - 20, 2026
Anyone interested in exhibiting their featured piece is encouraged to contact the planning committee for more details.
Feature Contact: Kelly Muhl (701) 306-2302 or Jeanie Haaland (701) 367-9295.
ATTRACTIONS
CNDSTR is an annual historic presentation of antique farm equipment. This annual three-day event is held the third weekend of September at the Eddy County Fairgrounds located southwest of New Rockford, ND.
Visitors to the show will see a unique collection of rare antique operational steam engines from a bygone agricultural era, as well as many antique tractors, sawmills, and implements.
Come enjoy the fun!
EXHIBITS & DEMONSTRATIONS
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Cuttin R' Close Sawmill
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Sawmill
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Threshing Demonstrations
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Plowing Demonstrations
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Steam Engine Display
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Tractor Display
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Miniature Equipment Display
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Stationary Engine Display
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Prony Brake
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Blacksmith Demonstrations
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Women's Auxiliary Display
PIONEER
VILLAGE
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Brinsmade Church
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Fairville School
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Tiffany Hall
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Brinsmade Post Office
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Cooper Building
PARADES
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Friday: 2 PM
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Saturday: 2 PM
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Sunday: 2 PM
FOOD & SNACKS
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Breakfast in the Cook Car
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6 AM - 2 PM
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Variety of Food Stands
COMPETITIONS &
EVENTS
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Tractor Trek to Carrington
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Thursday: 9:45 AM
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Dedicated to Dan Shroyer
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Giant Pumpkin Showdown
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Friday: 6PM
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Potter Pavilion
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Kid's Pedal Pull
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Saturday: 11 AM
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Registration: 10 AM
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Nothern Puller
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Saturday: 3 PM
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Weigh-in: 1 PM
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KIDS ACTIVITIES
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Kid's Play Area
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Kids Tractor Driving
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Daily: 10 AM - 1 PM
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- Bouncy Houses
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Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
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SHOPS &
SOUVENIRS
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Souvenir Store
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Daily: 9 AM - 4 PM
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Tiffany Hall
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Craft & Vendor and Toy Sales
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Daily
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Quonset Buildings
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- Flea Market
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Daily
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Outside near Potter Pavilion
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RELIGIOUS
SERVICE
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All Faiths Worship Service
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Sunday: 9 AM
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Brinsmade Church
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