Celebrate the autumn harvest at Kenyon's Grist Mill in the quaint village of Usquepaugh, Rhode Island. Enjoy free samples of seasonal fare, beverages, sweets, snacks, Johnny Cakes, and more. Purchase from a variety of food, art, gifts, and products from over 125 local vendors, including area farms, artists, restaurants, and businesses. This authentic, New England event is a collaboration of busine
sses and non-profit organizations. The mission is to support the community while creating partnerships and promoting local culinary specialties, handmade and fine art, agriculture, and history. Savor Johnny Cakes, a time-honored food that is iconic to Rhode Island. Several restaurants will serve their signature version using all local ingredients. Taste wine from four local wineries, as well as local craft beer and autumn spirits. Purchase by the glass and enjoy an abundance of local food. Watch a variety of demonstrations such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, bowl turning, stone carving, flax spinning, loom weaving, pottery throwing, and more. Listen to live music from sixteen bands on two stages. Take a tour of the historic grist mill, meet special guests and historians, and experience a colonial encampment. Visit with the alpacas, sheep, and goats, and enjoy the foliage along the scenic Queen's River and waterfall. In 2013, local historians shared unique knowledge of the state on the buses. Food and clothing donations were collected to benefit the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. A portion of Johnny Cake sales were donated to the Rhode Island Breast Cancer Coalition. Admission to be announced in the future. Children 5 and under are free. Free parking is exclusively at the Washington County Fairgrounds (only minutes from the mill) with free and continuous shuttle buses - 78 Richmond Townhouse Road in Richmond, RI 02812. No pets please. For a list of participants, featured local products, music and tour schedules, directions and parking details, photos and more information, visit www.JohnnyCakeFestival.com or call 800-7-KENYON.
