PERHAM, Minn.— Bring the family out to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of history, pioneer life and nostalgia.

To celebrate Perham's history, Pine to Prairie Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Association is hosting the 54th annual Perham Pioneer Fest at the Pioneer Village on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1251 First Ave. N. in Perham.

The two-day festival runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. It transforms the 25 acres of Pioneer Village into a “living history lesson” — an attraction featuring live demonstrations of vintage machinery, displays of antique tractors and agricultural equipment, music and shopping. The year’s feature highlights International Harvester.

This year's attractions feature two remarkable pieces of machinery. One is

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