Carsten's Farm — Attraction in Harlan

There is a farm show the weekend after Labor Day run by volunteers. It's a great way to experience our Iowa farming heritage. Lots of antique tractors and farm equipment are on display. There is a parade during the afternoon. The house is open for tours. Numerous activities to watch or participate in. Fields displays of picking and shelling corn. Thrashing machine and stationary baler. There is an area for plowing. They cut down logs at a sawmill. Kids activities too. Great food & homemade pies...

Great place to relive the history of agriculture and the ways of bygone times. It is always enjoyable to spend time there and visit with neighbors. Carsten's Farm is a valuable asset to the community but it wouldn't happen without all the...

A great event every year especially if you were raised in a farming area. Lots of cool antique vendors, food, demonstrations of farm work, a parade of just about every tractor built, and the best part, home-made ice cream that is the...