Midian Shrine Wheatwackers

Midian Shrine Wheatwackers The Wheatwackers is a unit out Midian Shrine Center, based in Wichita, Kansas. To date there are 10 combines and 2 tractor/grain carts in existence.

Wheatwackers - The Sumner County Wheatwacker’s Miniature Combines
As a derivative of the Sumner County Shrine Club, the Unit was formed in early 1978 when four Nobles met in a barn belonging to Noble Jack McCreery and devised a plan for the miniature combines, a fitting beginning to this unique unit. After developing the initial concept and several prototypes, five original units were designe

d and built with the grain carts following. This is all that will ever be built under our current bylaws and to our knowledge; these units are the only ones of their kind in the world. This makes Sumner County Wheatwacker’s one of the most unique units in all of the Shrine Motor Corps. The combines were custom manufactured by Harley Schmidt of “Unruh Fabricating Inc.” from Sedgwick, Kansas. Noble Mel Button and Noble Bernie Metzinger constructed the grain carts. In 1983, five members of the unit appeared in the made for TV movie “Parade” which was filmed in Halstead, Kansas. Purpose of the Sumner County Wheatwacker’s
Participate in Midian Shrine Functions, or other functions as the Potentate and/or Unit Officers shall direct, promoting FUN, goodwill and awareness of Shrine Hospitals for crippled, burned, or handicapped children. What We Do
We take our combines and Grain Carts to approved parades, usually on Saturdays, and we have a BLAST!3
We participate in Central States Shrine Association (C.S.S.A.) events (Competing in competitions and an obstacle course) and other events directed by Midian Shrine Center

How Do You Join? Ask for a Membership Petition from any unit member or contact the Unit Secretary
Complete the Petition and turn it in to the Unit Secretary or any Wheatwacker member. What is the Initial Cost? Although the final cost may vary depending on the individual’s preferences, rule of thumb would be around $1,800.00 to $1,900.00

Goddard Fall FestivalGoddard, Kansas
10/12/2024

Goddard Fall Festival
Goddard, Kansas

Oxford Watermelon Festival ParadeOxford, Kansas
09/07/2024

Oxford Watermelon Festival Parade
Oxford, Kansas

09/01/2024

CSSA Parade - Topeka, KS

Central States Shrine Association ParadeTopeka, Kansas
09/01/2024

Central States Shrine Association Parade
Topeka, Kansas

07/05/2024
07/05/2024
Kansas Shrine BowlEmporia, Kansas
07/05/2024

Kansas Shrine Bowl
Emporia, Kansas

Join the Wheatwackers for an Around the World Whiskey Tasting.Friday, February 16 at 6pm$20 each or $35 a coupleMidian S...
01/29/2024

Join the Wheatwackers for an Around the World Whiskey Tasting.

Friday, February 16 at 6pm
$20 each or $35 a couple

Midian Shrine
130 N Topeka
Wichita

2023 CSSA ParadeRalston, Nebraska
09/02/2023

2023 CSSA Parade
Ralston, Nebraska

150th Old Settlers ParadeMulvane, Kansas
08/26/2023

150th Old Settlers Parade
Mulvane, Kansas

Derby 4th of July ParadeDerby, Kansas
07/04/2023

Derby 4th of July Parade
Derby, Kansas

We participated in the Wichita River Festival Parade. We took this picture before the lineup in front of Midian.
06/03/2023

We participated in the Wichita River Festival Parade. We took this picture before the lineup in front of Midian.

Our pic was made the cover photo of “Shriner Tin Lizzes/Mini Cars/Parade Toys of All Kinds”:)
05/08/2023

Our pic was made the cover photo of “Shriner Tin Lizzes/Mini Cars/Parade Toys of All Kinds”

:)

Midian Spring Ceremonial
05/08/2023

Midian Spring Ceremonial

05/08/2023

Midian Spring Ceremonial

04/21/2023

A Midian Wheatwacker in action.

The Midian Wheatwackers are back!We have located 9 of the original 10 combines.If anyone knows where #10 is, please rea...
04/20/2023

The Midian Wheatwackers are back!
We have located 9 of the original 10 combines.
If anyone knows where #10 is, please reach out.

This is the ONLY Shrine unit with mini combines in the entire world.

Here are 5 combines and one grain cart, all engines refurbished and ready for paint.

Address

130 S Topeka Street
Wichita, KS
67202

Telephone

(316) 265-9676

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CSSA Parade - Topeka, KS

Derby 4th of July Parade Derby, Kansas
Derby 4th of July Parade Derby, Kansas

Kansas Shrine Bowl Parade Emporia, Kansas
Kansas Shrine Bowl Parade Emporia, Kansas

Midian Spring Ceremonial

A Midian Wheatwacker in action.

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