LOUDONVILLE — The 20th Annual International Wine at the Mill Festival will be held noon–10 p.m. June 8 at Wolf Creek Grist Mill and Museum, 3190 State Route 3, Loudonville. This is the highlight event of the year to kick off the summer. Good food, wine, music and more will entertain all of the senses. This event also helps the Mill’s operations.
Ohio wines to be featured will be D&D Smith Winery, Paper Moon Vineyards, Lincoln Way Winery and many more. Mark Smith, founder and president of Wolf Creek Mill, says they are excited about this year’s event. “We will have 75 varieties of international and Ohio wine, domestic beer, live music, food vendors, all beautifully situated on the banks of Pine Run Creek, large tents, raffles, prizes, free transportation.”
The free shuttle will run to and from the event from time TBD for patrons staying at the following locations: River Run Campgrounds, Mohican Adventures Campground & Cabins, Arrow Point Campgrounds, Mohican State Park Campgrounds & Cabins, Red Window Townhouse, and The Hemlock Inn. Please note, the Mohican Lodge is not an included shuttle bus stop location. Additional bus stop at the public restrooms in Central Park, downtown Loudonville for free transportation to and from the event for those who live in town. The Ontario Cab Company will be onsite offering $5 per person rides within a 10-mile radius (including Mohican Lodge). First come, first served; please call them directly to arrange your transportation at (567)560-5228. Shuttle buses will run continuous loops to sponsorship locations. Pickup times and how long you wait will vary on the number of people per location at that given time, certain times of day may experience higher volumes than others. Please be patient and understanding.
Tickets purchased at the gates on June 8 are $10. All adults ages 21 and up must show valid ID. Each adult ticket includes five free tastes. All additional wine, beer, and food is purchased separately. Tickets for ages 10-20 are $1, and under 10 is free. Cash or card are accepted at the gate and bar. Not all food vendors have card capabilities due to limited internet access on site. Plan to bring extra cash, no ATM on site. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. Well behaved, leashed dogs and children are welcome. During the event, no outside food, beverages, or coolers are permitted on premises. If you’d like to become a Winefest volunteer please message on Facebook. A volunteer coordinator will then get in touch with you!
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Wolf Creek Grist Mill, a nonprofit organization, to be used to continue the preservation efforts. “I think people would be amazed on what we started with years ago. The Mill was slated to be condemned,” stated Smith. “If it weren’t for these events and the support of the visitors, the Mill simply would not be here.” Wolf Creek Grist Mill now has over five cabins and a working mill available for all visitors to enjoy. This is in-line with the mission to preserve a vanishing part of heritage for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
For information, visit WolfCreekMill.org .
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