Photos and video: Hundreds check out the steam engines, sawmills and sights at the 60th Annual Lakehead Harvest Reunion in Esko

090121.N.DNT.LAKEHEADHARVEST.C10.jpg — These two vintage Minneapolis steam traction engines were among those on display at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

By Dan Williamson

August 31, 2021 12:38 PM

1/14: A John Deere Model B farm tractor from 1947 owned and restored by the Cass family of Esko was displayed at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

2/14: Butch Hansen, left, looks on as a log is cut with a steam sawmill at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

3/14: A row of gas engine farm tractors at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

4/14: A stationary engine from 1916 mounted on a wagon was on display at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

5/14: A 346-cubic-inch, 4-cylinder gas engine farm tractor from 1929 was displayed at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

6/14: Dan Carver of Duluth, left, and Holly Carver pose near a vintage Minneapolis steam traction engine at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. The Carvers were volunteers at the three-day festival. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

7/14: A stationary engine mounted on a wagon was on display at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. It features heavy cast iron. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

8/14: A blacksmith shop was one of the displays at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

9/14: A row of vintage steam engines at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. The steam engines were a popular attraction. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

10/14: A 1903 18 HP Minneapolis twin stack steam traction engine, right, owned by Nick Blotti was parked next to a gas engine tractor at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune free

11/14: Two chickens walk while inside the petting zoo area at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

12/14: Ryan Hansen, President of President of Lakehead Harvest, left, points while speaking with a spectator at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Lakehead Harvest is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the past, with the main focus on local farming, harvesting and general farm life. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

13/14: The 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021 featured a row of John Deere tractors. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

14/14: A historic military truck from USMC B Company Marines was displayed at the 60th Lakehead Harvest Reunion Steam and Tractor show in Esko on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2021. Dan Williamson / Duluth News Tribune

By Dan Williamson

Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012.

Photos and video: Hundreds check out the steam engines, sawmills and sights at the 60th Annual Lakehead Harvest Reunion in Esko

Lakehead Harvest is a educational nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the past. The three-day steam and tractor show at 70 E. St. Louis River Road opened Friday, Aug. 27 and featured vintage tractors and displays as well as a flea market, food and family activities.