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Crafters 

Country Day, Art Show & Apple Festival

Country Day - 2nd Saturday in May - we are looking for crafts and crafters who are skilled in an area appropriate to the time the Mill was built - 1785!  Basket weavers, soap makers, gardeners, leather workers, wood workers, etc.  At this time, there is  no fee to participate for this event.  You do need to meet the requirement above.   The only thing we ask, is if you have a "good" day, please make a donation inside the Mill or later by check.  We appreciate all our craftsman and we hope you appreciate an event in which you can share your skill and educate others about your craft.  If you would like to participate please contact via the button below.   Thank you   

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Apple Festival - 2nd Saturday in October - we are looking for skilled crafters to participate in our juried craft show.  This is a popular event - apply early (by mid June), popular crafting categories fill up early.   Invoicing will begin end of June beginning of July - we expect the following categories will be full once invoicing in complete.  

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Want to join our Crafter mailing list? There is only one email during the Winter prior to the opening of the Apple Festival application 
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History of
        Apple Festival 

1979

The Apple Festival is born 

30 Crafters, live demonstrations, apple butter made on site.

Today 

Apple Festival consists of more than 120 skilled crafters, live music, fresh made on site cider donuts, apple butter and cider (hot and cold), milling, blacksmithing and basket weaving demonstrations, kids activities, and history on display in our two museums.   

2012

The Apple Festival has 80 crafters, live music, baked goods, blacksmithing demonstrations and kids activities. 

2015

The Apple Festival expands into the back field expanding to more than 120 crafters.  

2018

The Mill is open for visitors during Apple Festival.  The Mill is once again grinding corn - through the hard work of our volunteers the ability to grind has been restored.  

Get in Touch

609-654-7767

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