Bertha Days celebrated with tractor pull

With days full of summer activities, Bertha celebrated community with a truck and tractor pull, art events, a parade, dance, coin scramble, museum hours and food galore.

The tractor pull brought visitors from across Minnesota to the track right along Hwy 71. The event is hosted by the Bertha Fire Department, who also had their first bean bag tournament.

Families also headed down the street for activities to enjoy in the warm sun. Besides indoor food opportunities, people also learned about Bertha's history in the museum. Volunteer Thomas Blashack said he is proud of the museum. He is a retired shop teacher who has a passion for military history.

1/4: While coasting towards the end, Bud Hadson stands up to check if his albino Oliver was lifting off the ground during the Bertha truck and tractor pull on July 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

2/4: Bertha Fire Department member Tim McKnight keeps the classes moving during the truck and tractor pull on July 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

3/4: Jace Helmbrecht gets a Spiderman face painting at the Art Bar 39 booth on July 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

4/4: During Bertha Days, Connor Brandsna works on a nail art piece of a deer on July 10, 2021. Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal