Last year, I went to the Scott Carver Threshers festival in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan, and was impressed.

Besides all of the old cars and the tractor parade -- obvious attractions -- I especially enjoyed browsing through the historic village that the Threshers had moved to the site, which is next to the fairgrounds.

The historic village includes:

- an 1850 log house;

- an operating blacksmith shop;

- an operating print shop, complete with a printing press;

- a 1962 round-roof barn (yes, it contains animals);

- the East Union store (a favorite of many festival-goers);

- an 1888 one-room schoolhouse;

- and a general store and bookstore. 

There's a lot more than that to do at this year's festival, which opens today, costs $7 for three days, and is free for children ages 12 and younger. For more information, go to scottcarverthreshers.org.