Food at the Bee -

Finding something tasty to eat is never a problem at the Threshing Bee.  Nearly a dozen food stands can be found in the wooded area near and inside the shelter houses.  From full meals to snacks and beverages, choices are endless.

Butterfield Lions Club - Craving a snack?  If so, the Butterfield Lions Club stand is one great place to stop.  Club members provide quick service of mini donuts, cheese curds and/or nacho chips, along with ice cold pop and water.  Current president of this local service organization is Reverend Lowell Asplund.  Other officers include:  Kermit Leet, vice president; Harold Loewen, secretary/treasurer; Kermit Leet, tail twister; and Don Linscheid, membership chairman.

Community Club Auxiliary - The Butterfield Community Club Auxiliary aids the community each year by sponsoring a host of events.  This busy group annually sponsors an Easter egg hunt, senior tea, flea market and Tour of Homes.  Its Threshing Bee food booth is under the direction of Renae Meyer.  The Club's menu at the Bee includes barbecues, hot dogs (with or without sauerkraut), taco salad, potato salad, baked beans, and the chance to build your own baked potato.

VFW Auxiliary - Nearly two dozen menu items are available at the Butterfield VFW Auxiliary's booth at the Bee.  Menu items include their famous quarter-pound hot dogs, hot beef sandwiches, potato swalad, beans, potato chips, cole slaw, ice cream, doughnuts, fruit pies, Bismarks, cookies, cake and bars.  They also sell coffee, milk, pop or bottled water.  Pearl Grev serves as president of the auxiliary with Mary Schulte as senior vice president, LaVera Nordby as junior vice president, Kathy Svalland as secretary and Linda Wilson as treasurer.

First Lutheran Church - In charge of the group from the First Lutheran Church of Butterfield are Larry and Rosie Simenson, Jerry Hempeck and Kathy Peterson.  They have plenty of help from others in their congregation and are ready to serve customers on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Their breakfast menu includes pancakes and sausages until about 11 a.m.  After 11 a.m., they serve hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot chicken sandwiches, egg rolls, potato salad, potato chips, pie, ice cream, pop, coffee and bottled water.

Kansas Lake Lutheran Church - If you like hamburgers, hot dogs, pork burgers or pie, then turn to the Kansas Lake Lutheran Church booth.  You'll find them open for business Friday evening through Sunday.  They also offer such items as soft serve ice cream to go.  Their food committee consists of Curt Sands, Tammy Sands, Dennis Sands, and Cliff Anderson.

Mt. Lake Lions Club - The Mt. Lake Lions Club food booth is famous for its Polish sausages - with or without sauerkraut.  Club members also serve doughnuts and rolls, coffee, pop, or bottled water.  Maynard Anderson is the president of this service group with Mike Bjerum as secretary and David Jungas as the treasurer.  Chairperson of this year's food committee for the Bee is Jim McDonald, who is helped by Gary Hildebrandt, Gary Blom, and Mark Hanson.

Speedway Builders 4-H Club - A cold treat can always be found at the Speedway Builders 4-H Club booth.  Club members and leaders are eager and willing to serve you homemade ice cream or your choice of floats in numberous flavors.  Frozen candy bars, pop and bottled water are also available.  Officers include Wade Meyer - president, Sarah Ammann - vice president, Casey Rettke - secretary, Adam Blomgren - treasurer and Blaine Meyer as reporter/historian.  Leaders are Andy and Sheila Pierson, Terese Hall and Lucy Ammann.

St. Olaf/Zion Crusaders - The St. Olaf/Zion Crusaders purchase about 100 pounds of popcorn to sell at their stand at Voss Park during Bee time.  The salty kernels make a great snack to carry around and nibble on.  They also sell pop and bottled water.