Michigan Flywheelers Museum

06/20/2026

Track crew projects.

06/06/2026

Working on the Black River 15" railroad, ballast car and flanger in operation.
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06/06/2026

Another busy day at the Michigan flywheelers museum working on the Black River railroad and other projects.
Added upper ballast to an additional 375 ft of track and move a right hand turn out off of the construction table.
Worked on Bob's wood shop and of course never-ending mowing.
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06/03/2026

Work Wednesday at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum . Trimming trees and working on the Black River Rail Road.
Not shown, Dave and Brad working on the tunnel. Bruce working on the mower and the kitchen crew fixing a great lunch.
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06/01/2026

Rev Up the Fun: Michigan Flywheelers Museum to Host 2nd Annual Garden Tractor Show

SOUTH HAVEN, MI – The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is proud to announce the return of the 2nd Annual Garden Tractor Show. Located just east of South Haven, this high-energy weekend event which runs Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, brings together collectors, families, and bargain hunters for a celebration of vintage machinery.
In it’s second year, the Garden Tractor Show offers something for everyone from the garden tractor owner to families looking for a unique weekend outing. Activities include tractor pulls, parades, kids activities and a huge outdoor flea market featuring a diverse array of treasures where visitors can find everything from furniture, antiques, tools, and collectibles.
The show will also feature plenty of kids activities for those kids who bring in their garden tractors to exhibit.
Last year, the garden tractor show was added on to the museum’s Swap Meet/Flea Market that has been held annually for the last two decades.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique farm machinery.
Anyone with a garden tractors which are also called riding lawn mowers, are welcome to bring their tractor to the event. There is no charge for exhibiting. Overnight camping is available. There is a $20 fee per RV/motorhome. Registration starts on Thursday, June 11 at 8 a.m. Registration hours are 8 a.m to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Mower decks must be removed. Zero turn mowers not allowed.
Flea market vendors can start registering on Thursday as well. Cost is $20 per seller. Registration hours are the same as for exhibitors. Spaces are sold on a first come basis, and there is no restriction on lot sizes.
The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $2 per person with kids 12 years and under free with paid admission. Pets are not allowed with those paying admission.
The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is located at 06285 68th Street, South Haven. More information can be found at www.michiganflywheelers.org or Facebook.

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers dedicated to the restoration and preservation of antique gas/steam engines and tractors. Located on over 80 acres, the museum features displays of old farm machinery, a sawmill, shingle mill along with “Olde Town” – a 19...

05/30/2026

Another busy day.
Worked on the interior of Bob's Wood Shop.
Layed another 157 ft of track. 549 ft so far this year. That leaves about 1,100 ft to complete the loop.
The Kingdom of Wonders Circus was at the museum today and will be there tomorrow but all seats are sold out.
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05/29/2026

It's circus setup day.
The Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus will be at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum this Saturday and Sunday.
Two shows each day at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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FREE Circus Tickets! Step into The Kingdom of Wonders, a Renaissance-themed circus adventure filled with enchanting performances and magical experiences.