10/16/2026
The 4th Annual Harvest Time at the Mill starts tomorrow!
Dates: Saturday October 17th & Sunday October 18th
Time: 11AM - 5PM (both days)
Cost: This event is completely FREE, but donations are welcome.
**CASH IS RECOMMENDED FOR PURCHASES (food & vendor products)
For directions to WVU Jackson's Mill:
https://jacksonsmill.wvu.edu/directions
Demonstrations and Activities include:
- Fiber Arts Demonstrations in the Mary Conrad Cabin presented by the Jackson's Mill Fiber Arts and Weaving Guild (partner organization)
- Blacksmithing demonstrations in the Blacksmith Shop thanks to our wonderful volunteers
- Grismilling demonstrations thanks to our wonderful volunteers
- Beekeeping and bee related items will be presented by Apiary at the Mill (partner organization)
- Hands-on youth activities in the Mountain State Building thanks to our volunteers
- Tre Roach with Locust Heights & Western Railroad will also have an assortment of old engines to come check out
In Kanawha - we will feature The Lewis County Quilters will showcase their work and promote their annual Quilting Weekend.
(SATURDAY ONLY) a representative from the West Virginia Quilters Documentation Project will be available to share information about documenting quilts made before 1970.
**They will be sharing information about the project only, please DO NOT bring your quilts to this event -- information about those opportunities will be available**
Craft & Food Vendors including:
Mike Riffle - handmade wood & tin crafts, and handmade candles
Amy Kovak - assorted items
Kustom Home & Car Scentz - Hand-made carpet fresheners, detergent, car & home scents
The Crafty Ladies - Hand-made jewelry, shirts, wreaths/keychains, crocheted items, blankets, plates/hand-made pens and pencils
Honey-B-Haven Farm - Hand-woven items, hickory syrup, and bees wax
Nan's Crafts - Primitive scarecrows, vintage inspired Celluclay Halloween buckets, handcrafted witch brooms, and much more!
Jordan's Craft Corner - Handmade unique crochet, paracord, and leather creations.
Vivian Carroll - Hand-sewn items: pet collars and toys, potato bags, koozies
Knotty Beads - Hand-made beaded items and more!
Oak Meadow Farms - handmade cat and dog bandanas, dog treats, and woodland and WV themed Christmas ornaments
Chasity Hicks - assorted items
JawsBBQ - JAWS pulled pork sandwiches, drinks and much more!
**SATURDAY EVENING - FREE CONCERT**
"Songs & Stories about The Mountain State"
presented by Mick Souter!
Come out for a wonderful, family-friendly concert for all ages!
*BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS*
6PM - Saturday Oct. 17th in the Outdoor Pavilion in the Historic Area (rain backup - Mountain State Building)
Come out for a beautiful fall weekend and bring the whole family!
