Ontario Steam and Antique Preservers Association

Site: Milton

Record #: MIL0642
Last Full Update: 26 Apr 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail info@osapa.ca
Website www.osapa.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Volunteer Coordinator Joan Corradetti, Volunteer Chairperson; Email: volunteers@osapa.ca

Site Information

Site Location Hume's Auction Farm
Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Hume's Auction Farm
9313 Fourth Line
Milton, ON L9T 2X9
Intersection James Snow Parkway and Esquesing Line
Mailing Address c/o O.S.A.P.A 
Box 133 
Station Main 
Milton, ON L9T 2Y3
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Steam Era location

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

The Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association aims to advance the knowledge, appreciation & interest of rural antiques and Canada's agricultural heritage. This is accomplished through the preservation, restoration & renovation of articles, vehicles, machinery & power equipment of antiquity.
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1961
Primary Executive Joseph Tielemans, President; Email: directors@osapa.ca
Alternate Executive Ken Nurse, Vice President; Email: directors@osapa.ca
Funding Fees - admission fees ; Sponsorships, General Admission $15.00
Elections November each year

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

The Association participates in a variety of community events to promote its objects. The Association hosts and presents the annual STEAM-ERA Show each Labour Day Weekend at The Humes's Auction Farm, 9313 Fourth Line Milton. 
 
Activities and exhibits include: 

  • steam engines
  • gas tractors  
  • gas engines
  • antique vehicles
  • models  
  • memorabilia
  • food
  • saw-milling
  • souvenirs
  • trading post
  • toy show
  • flea market
  • kids zone
  • craft building
Hours

Steam-Era: Labour day weekend: Fri 11:30 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-5pm, Sun 9 am-5 pm, (Mini Tractor Pulls Sat & Sun 5:30 pm-11 pm), Mon 9 am-4 pm 

  • membership meetings monthly, all members and their guests welcome
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility
  • available to anyone wishing to join
  • not necessary to be an owner of a tractor, car or steam engine
Application

Email for information and membership inquiries
Languages English
Fees Membership - membership entitles one to free entry to Steam Era and all exhibits and displays as well as camping privileges ; Admission ; 2024 Membership fees are $45.00, $20.00 and $7.50 Annually * visit website for more information

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Historic Preservation ; Special Events
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Historic Preservation