Wilson County, Kansas is home to a thriving nonprofit organization that is all about historic farming methods, domestic ways of the past, and building community for the present and future. |
Enjoy this glimpse of the 2018 Old Iron Days Show, courtesy of Unmanned Aerial Photography, Inc., Kirk Ellison, owner. |
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2020 Show is Canceled!
July 15 Press Release:
2020 Old Iron Days Halted by COVID-19
Fredonia – For many years Old Iron Days, held the last full weekend each September, has brought young people of all ages to Wilson County to learn about and experience rural and farming ways of the past. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the board of directors has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s show, planned for Sept. 24-27.
Safety for school age visitors, club members, guests of the show, vendors, entertainers, and all those who support the show has always been a primary concern, and continues to be. While many demonstrations are held outside, a considerable number of exhibits are held in spaces where social distancing is impossible. The Board of Directors is also aware that many demonstrators are part of more vulnerable populations and may not be able to participate in making Old Iron Days a great experience for all.
Previous year’s celebrations have hosted over 2,000 school age children from Southeast Kansas and beyond, and the event is a highlight of the fall for many adults as well. The Board deeply regrets this decision but felt it was necessary to protect the health and safety of all participating in and attending Old Iron Days.
“We want to thank the many sponsors, donors, and community members for their continued support of the Wilson County Old Iron Club. Putting on the best show possible for so many young people is a thrill for us and we will miss that experience this year. We are looking forward to a bigger and better show in 2021!”, said club president, Jeff Walker.
July 15 Press Release:
2020 Old Iron Days Halted by COVID-19
Fredonia – For many years Old Iron Days, held the last full weekend each September, has brought young people of all ages to Wilson County to learn about and experience rural and farming ways of the past. Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the board of directors has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s show, planned for Sept. 24-27.
Safety for school age visitors, club members, guests of the show, vendors, entertainers, and all those who support the show has always been a primary concern, and continues to be. While many demonstrations are held outside, a considerable number of exhibits are held in spaces where social distancing is impossible. The Board of Directors is also aware that many demonstrators are part of more vulnerable populations and may not be able to participate in making Old Iron Days a great experience for all.
Previous year’s celebrations have hosted over 2,000 school age children from Southeast Kansas and beyond, and the event is a highlight of the fall for many adults as well. The Board deeply regrets this decision but felt it was necessary to protect the health and safety of all participating in and attending Old Iron Days.
“We want to thank the many sponsors, donors, and community members for their continued support of the Wilson County Old Iron Club. Putting on the best show possible for so many young people is a thrill for us and we will miss that experience this year. We are looking forward to a bigger and better show in 2021!”, said club president, Jeff Walker.
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Old Iron Days 2020:
Show Canceled Sept. 24 - 27 (The show is always at the end of the month.
The last day of the show must fall in September.) |
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