Founded in 1953Roy Kite was the founder, the first show in 1951 called the Kite Show. It took place out at his farm just north of Bird City. In 1953 the name was changed and the organization was formed. Shortly after we moved into town. In 1975 we moved to the east side of Bird City at the corner of US Highway 36 and County Road 29. We now have over 30 buildings to explore. We have something for everyone. We put on 4 shows a year: Military Reenactment is the last Friday and Saturday of April, the Bird City/McDonald July Fourth Celebration, The Thresher Show is the last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in July and the Tri-State Mule and Draft Horse Show is the second Friday and Saturday in October. We are open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
