Schwanke Tractor, Truck, and Car Museum

09/29/2026

🎄 The Summer Rendezvous is over but don’t worry - you can still experience the Forest City Stockade this year at the magical 30th Annual Pioneer Christmas event!

🗓️ Save the Date: Saturday, December 5th (This is a ONE day event so make sure to save this post and mark your calendar!)
🕰️ 11 AM - 5 PM�📍 Forest City Stockade – Forest City, MN�
🪵 Wander through the historic log village lit by lanterns, hear the crackle of fires, and feel the warmth of a community coming together to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way.

🕯️ We think you’ll love this unique, historic event and will want to make it a yearly tradition!

🤎 Don’t forget to follow along so you don’t miss any Meeker County happenings!

09/24/2026

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans!

Join us on October 8 for a FREE bus trip to the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum in Little Falls.

Your day includes:
• Bus transportation
• Museum admission and tour
• Lunch

Veterans may bring one guest. Registration is required, and seating is limited. Don't wait, spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register:
☎️320-235-1881
➡ https://forms.gle/8FZymqzXGY8JCEQu7

Reserve your seat today!

Thank you to the sponsors!
Kandiyohi County Historical Society, Willmar Legion, Austin F. Hanscom Post 167 of The American Legion in Willmar, Minnesota, West Central Post #34 Willmar DAV, Willmar Community Center and Willmar Bus Service

09/19/2026

There are only two Saturdays left of this museum season. Today would be a great day to visit and see rare tractors like this rare 1925 John Deere D with a spoked flywheel.

Open Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm
Saturday - 8am to 11am

09/15/2026

Check out this fascinating history of the automotive cruise control, as well as locate automotive museums to visit on the Automotive Museum Guide

This is the extraordinary true story of Ralph R. Teetor—an American innovator who refused to let blindness define his future.

09/06/2026

We’re featuring Ford and Fordson at our show this year. Come on out to the Atwater Threshing Show September 12 & 13 to see some really unique tractors!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026