The third weekend of October means it’s time for Ketner’s Mill Country Fair.
One would be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend a beautiful, crisp fall day than browsing crafts, listening to bluegrass musicians and savoring a funnel cake at this outdoor fair in Powell’s Crossroads.
The fair was established in 1977 by the late Frank W. McDonald to raise funds to help preserve the historic mill. He and his cousin, Clyde Ketner, introduced a new generation to Ketner’s Mill. The fair is still run by family descendants and volunteers.
This weekend’s 41st event will have more than 150 artists and craftsmen exhibiting on the mill grounds. Adults will enjoy browsing a variety of handmade work and listening to bluegrass and gospel musicians while kids will get a kick out of skipping rocks across the millstream or hopping on a wagon ride.
The historic mill is always open for tours, and visitors can purchase a bag of Ketner’s self-rising cornmeal to take home.