Richfield Historical Society

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Art at the Mill
June 21, 2025

The weather wasn't perfect for the 17th annual Art at the Mill but that didn't deter visitors from spending time at the Richfield Historical Park. Art at the Mill 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.

 

Art Fair People MoverVisitors had an enjoyable ride from the parking lot to the exhibiting area. Many enjoyed the short, scenic walk.

 

 

 

 

 

Overview of Art at the MillThe tents were set up, cars were parked just waiting for the crowds to arrive and many did despite the heat and wind.

 

 

 

 

The talented artists and unique vendors proudly displayed their works and wares. You could find handmade garden art, intriguing paintings, chain saw carvings, unique clothing, attractive pottery -- just to name a few items displayed in the artists' tents. Nuts, baked goods and jam/jelly enticed visitors to the vendors' tents.

Artist at Art at the Mill
Art at the Mill Artist
Artist at Art at the Mill

 

 

Art at the Mill Food and MusicRichfield's Lions Club provided the delicious food -- chicken salad on a croissant, hot dogs, brats and pork sliders. While visitors were enjoying their lunch, the well-known musical group, VIVO, entertained a crowd sitting to relax. This group's musicians were Warren Wiegratz, Pam Duronio & Tim Stemper.

 

 

 

Belshire BrewingBeverages and Ice Cream at Art at the MillA steady stream of thirsty attendees or those looking for an ice cream treat visited the RHS beverage and ice cream tent. Belshire Brewing Company was once again part of the event with refreshing beer and seltzer.

 

 

 

RHS Tent at Art at the MillAt 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.

 

 

 

 

Mill House at Art at the MillVisitors 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).

 

 

 

Messer/Mayer Mill Art at the MillThe Messer/Mayer Mill, with all of its original equipment, gave a lesson on grinding grain into flour.

 

 

 

 

 

Lillicrapp Welcome Center Art at the MillInside the Lillicrapp Welcome Center, visitors enjoyed the general store display and talking with volunteers about Richfield's history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blacksmith Shop Art at the Mill

Visitors took a peek in the blacksmith shop on their way back to their vehicle.

 

 

 

 

Click here to view a Video of 2025 Art at the Mill

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Thank you to all of the Exhibitors, Attendees, Sponsors and Volunteers who made 2025 Art at the Mill a success.

Mark Your Calendar for Art at the Mill
June 20, 2026

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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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