Saturday, October 13, 2012

It was a perfect autumn day for...

It was a perfect autumn day for the Algonquin Mill Festival.  Hubby and I have been attending this  annual affair for years.   When it first started there were just a few locals that got together.  They would have a barn dance and some refreshments.   Now hundreds visit this lovely spot. 


What makes the festival so successful is the careful planning that the historical society does to make everything special.  There is something for everyone to enjoy. 


              There is a train trip for the young...






or a wagon ride...
 
 
a bookstore...  
 
 
  a car show... 
 great music ...
and art. 
 
 
Of course this festival would not be complete without good food.
 
  
The chicken is cooked on an open fire.    One can dine at picnic tables or sit on top of the hillside.  I prefer the latter because the view is spectacular.
 
Hope you enjoyed the Mill Festival.   Thanks for coming along.    
 

14 comments:

  1. What fun, and the weather looked perfect! I love festivals like this, that bring people together for good, old-fashioned fun :)

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  2. I love festivals too! Went to a MUM festival last week...a friend of mine went to a bean festival today! Looks like you had a great time...lots of great things going on to see! The good ole american way! Roxie

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  3. That looks like so much fun and fun for everyone. I can imagine children like to visit too ; )
    Wish I could take a peak there. Good music and good food are always noce ; )
    Have a great day.

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  4. Looks like a fun day. Glad the weather was great.

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  5. This looks like great fun! Art and books? Two of my favorite things! Chicken? One of my favorite meats!

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  6. I'm glad you had a nice time.
    Looking at the food...my eyes lit up.
    Baked potato!

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  7. Looks like a fun time! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I love these local festivals... the food looks scrumptious!

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  9. I feel I took a day off and had some fun and good food.
    Thanks for taking the time to do this post.

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  10. I would have loved to take part in this, just my stuff :-)

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  11. I would love a piece of that chicken. It looks like and interesting festival. Glad you had a good time.

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