Richfield Art at the Mill
June 19, 2021
A record number of visitors came to the 13th Annual Richfield Art at the 
Mill.
This was an art and fine craft fair
and much more - live music, displays/tours of historic buildings, tasty food.
After a brief shower while the exhibitors were setting up, it became a
pleasant summer day .
Prior
to the event, all the tents had to be set up, tables moved to specific
locations, signage put in place and on and on. These tasks are handled
by the dedicated Thursday crew.
On
the morning of the fair, 80+ exhibitors converged on the Park to set up
up their booths. Always an exciting and chaotic couple of hours, but
everyone eventually gets done in time for the visitors to arrive in the
people mover. The exhibitors can take a break to enjoy a cup of coffee
and homemade treats.
The talented artists and unique vendors proudly displayed their works and wares. You could find handmade garden art, intriguing paintings, carved gourds, unique clothing, attractive pottery -- just to name a few items displayed in the artists' tents. Nuts, lemonade, henna tattoos, popcorn, decorated cookies, jams/jelly and aromic soaps/lotions enticed visitors to the vendors' tents.
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Richfield's own La Cabaña Mexican Grill
returned for its 4th year with its mouth-watering menu -- burritos,
tacos, quesadillas -- to satisfy your south-of-the-border
cravings.
A steady stream of either thirsty attendees or those looking for an ice cream treat visited the RHS beverage and ice cream tent.
The morning was enhanced by the delightful music of Dulce Duo: Carrie Labinski and Mark. In the afternoon, the well-known musical group, VIVO,
entertained a crowd sitting to relax and enjoying their lunch. This
group's musicians were Warren Wiegratz, Pam Duronio & Tim Stemper.
Most of the artists and vendors provided an item for the Silent
Auction for which the Society is very grateful. A high bid would get
you a treasure for your home or as a gift for someone special.
Information
was shared outside the Mill House about the
families who ran the Messer/Mayer Mill and lived in this house. Some visitors went
inside for a self-guided tour to see how life was long ago (no running water!)
The
Messer/Mayer Mill, with all of its original equipment, gave a lesson
on grinding grain into flour. The newly renovated turbine which once moved water 
through the Mill was on display.
Outside
the Lillicrapp Welcome Center, information about Richfield was shared.
Some visitors even described their memories of ancesters who lived in the area.
Inside, the general store display and photography collection were
enjoyable.
Quotes from Visitors and Exhibitors:
"It was a spectacular day! So nice to be able to have events like this once again."
"Beautiful day, beautiful event, great volunteers."
"Such a nice event....will be back again someday."
The proceeds from Richfield Art at the Mill will go toward Richfield Historical Society projects, in particular the restoration of the Messer/Mayer Mill to Get the Mill Grinding. The current Mill project is the rebuilding of the engine shed which will house the Superior Engine. This will supply the power to turn the millstones.
Thank you to all of the Exhibitors, Attendees, and Volunteers who made 2021 Art at the Mill a success.
Mark Your Calendars for Next Year's Art at the Mill
Saturday, June 18, 2022
