Art at the Mill
June 15, 2024
The weather was perfect for an enjoyable day at the Richfield Historical Park. What went on at the Park on June 15? The 16th annual Art at the Mill. This was an art and fine craft fair and much more - live music, displays/tours of historic buildings, tasty food, beer and seltzer, silent auction, wagon ride.
Visitors had an enjoyable ride from the parking lot to the exhibiting area. Many enjoyed the short, scenic walk.
The tents were set up, cars were parked just waiting for the crowds to arrive--which they did--over 1,300 visitors!
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, soaps, chocolates and jams/jelly enticed visitors to the vendors' tents.
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Richfield's Lions Club provided the delicious food -- chicken salad on a croissant, hot dogs and BBQ sliders.
A steady stream of thirsty attendees or those looking for an ice cream treat visited the RHS beverage and ice cream tent. New this year was delicious beer and seltzer provided by Richfield's very own Belshire Brewing Company.
From 11 to 3, the well-known musical group, VIVO,
entertained a crowd sitting to relax and enjoying their lunch. This
group's musicians are Warren Wiegratz, Pam Duronio & Tim Stemper.
At
the Richfield Historical Society's tent, you could pick up a membership
form, learn about the Society's activities, purchase delicious maple
syrup, a t-shirt, cap or can cooler.
Visitors
went
inside the Mill House for a self-guided tour to see how life was long ago: no running
water, heat supplied from wood-burning stoves, ice box (electricity
didn't come to this house until the 1920s).
The
Messer/Mayer Mill, with all of its original equipment, gave a lesson
on grinding grain into flour.
Inside
the Lillicrapp Welcome Center, visitors enjoyed the general store
display and talking with volunteers about Richfield's history.
The Museum located behind the Mill House featured many artifacts from long ago.
The blacksmith shop was open this year. Visitors took a peek on their way back to their vehicle.
Click here to view a Video of 2024 Art at the Mill
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Quote from a Visitor:
"Wonderful time yesterday! Art at the Mill is one of my favorite summer events. The weather was absolutely perfect and everyone was so kind and friendly. So many creative ideas and such talent among the wonderful vendors. Thank you to all the volunteers whom make this event possible. Your hard work is greatly appreciated."
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Thank you to all of the Exhibitors, Attendees, Sponsors and Volunteers who made 2024 Art at the Mill a success.
Mark Your Calendar for Art at the Mill
June 21, 2025
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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 restoration of the equipment in the Mill.
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