Gate Admission
An admission fee is charged and collected on the main show grounds, somewhat behind the entertainment shelter. All children 11 years old and younger will be admitted free. Everyone 12 years old and up will be charged $7.00 per person and will be fitted with a no-tear, waterproof wrist band to wear for the duration of their visit. Three-day bands can also be purchased at the gate for $15.00.
If you are a current member of the association, be sure to bring your 2011 membership card. Present it at the gate and you will be given your wrist band. No one over the age of 11 will be permitted on the show grounds without a wrist band!
Free Exhibitor Registration
If you would like to display items for exhibit during the weekend, please note that there is no charge for this. However, you must register your exhibit(s)! There are three ways to do this. First, simply fill out the Online Registration Form and click “Submit”. Second, print a hard copy of the Registration Form and mail the completed form to A.C. Threshermen, P.O. Box 333, Albert City, IA, 50510. Third, register at the show. To encourage pre-registration, all who turn in a hard copy to the Threshermen Office by Friday, August 5, 2011 will receive a free coupon in their Pre-registration Packet for one cup of Threshermen’s homemade ice cream. (One coupon per entrant.) Going one step further: in an effort to strongly encourage online pre-registration, all who submit their Online Registration Forms by Friday, August 5, 2011, will receive TWO FREE ICE CREAM COUPONS! Pre-registration packets should be picked up in the Registration Office upon arrival at the show. For more information, please contact the Threshermen Office at (712) 843-2076.
Membership
With the implementation of wrist bands last year, membership works a little differently. If you are a current member of the association and already have a 2011 membership card (given at the 2010 show or at the 2010 annual meeting), please present that at the gate to gain free admittance to the show. If you are planning to pay for your 2011 membership before the 2011 show, your payment will need to be received in the Threshermen Office no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Your name will be added to a list of current members placed at each gate, so please inquire there.
Membership monies received at the Registration Office during the 2011 show will be applied to the 2012 year. Membership monies received at the Annual Meeting in December, 2011 will be applied to the 2012 year.
Membership amounts continue to be $15.00 for a single and $25.00 for a couple. This is a great value if you plan to attend the show all three days! Members are also invited to the annual meeting the first Saturday in December where a delicious catered meal is served before the business meeting. Membership definitely has its benefits, as we were all treated to a delicious smoked pork loin dinner last year.
If you're not sure what the status of your membership is, call the Threshermen Office at (712) 843-2076 and we'll help you figure it out.
Case-related Swap Meet
Exhibitors or vendors who would like to sell their Case-related parts, equipment or manuals are invited to join us for the swap meet. Exhibit space is $50 to be paid in advance with registration.
For 2011, only Case related equipment, parts, manuals will be allowed to display in the Swap Meet area. All other items such as toys or novelties must display and register with the Toy Show by calling 712-843-2085.
Registrations should be mailed to the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Association, P.O. Box 333, Albert City, IA 50510.If you have questions, please call 712-843-2076 or E-mail: info@albertcitythreshermen.com.
Print the registration form: Swap_Meet_Registration_2011.pdf
Area Lodging
A list of Area Lodging establishments has been gathered and put together for your convenience. Also available is a list of Local Campgrounds. Please contact the hotel/motel, bed and breakfast, and campground hosts directly.
On-Site Camping
Primitive campsites are available on the show grounds for $10 a night. (No camping is allowed in the main parking area.) Exhibitors may camp free of charge. This "no fee" policy is for immediate family only - not for friends, relatives, married family members, etc. If you have a generator, you will need to park along the north fence. Generators must be off by 10:00 PM - this will be strictly enforced. Please see the Campground Host upon arriving. You may want to fill out a Camper Registration Form beforehand. This will save you time, but will not guarantee you a spot. Campsites are given on a "first come, first served" basis. There are no reservations. Campground Rules are available online, as well as at the campground. For more information, please contact Jerry Nixon at (712) 843-2074.
Parking
All guest parking is located in the southeast corner of the show grounds. Vehicles with a valid handicapped sticker may park in the northern most row. Please do not park your trailers (or campers) in this area! Separate areas for all trailer parking have been reserved:
Trailers 20' and shorter may be parked at the Olson acreage directly south of the main show grounds, on the west side of the road.
Pick-up trailers 21' - 35' may be parked at the Schwanz acreage 1.25 miles north of the main show grounds, on the east side of the road.
All semi trailers should be parked in Albert City at the Ag Partners lot located .5 miles south of the main show grounds, then east to the third stop sign. Trucks may enter from the north or east.
Directions
The Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show grounds are located 2 miles west and 1/2 mile north of Albert City, Iowa. Click on the Goole Map on the sidebar and you'll get an idea where Albert City, Iowa is located.
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
May I bring my dog to the show?
No dogs are allowed on the show grounds except for medical reasons.
May I bring my own golf cart or scooter to get around in?
Only if you register it at the Gas Station building and show a handicapped card and proof of insurance.
