McPherson County Old Mill Museum

Each spring, the museum hosts Millfest a family event celebrating the history of the mill and the pioneer heritage of the region. Millfest is held the first weekend in May and features guided tours of the mill in operation.

Professional millers run the mill (without grain) and tours are available for visitors age 13 and older. Other activities include a traditional arts and crafts fair, musical entertainment and great food.

The Millfest bake Off will be held Sunday, May 3rd as part of Millfest weekend. This contest celebrates another rich tradition in our Kansas heritage. Bakers of all ages are encouraged to showcase their talents this year to compete for prizes in the following categories: Yeast Breads, Quick Breads, Cakes and Cookies. Judging takes place at 2pm, May 3rd, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes awarded in all four categories. Children 12 and under are eligible to compete in a special Children's category.

Bake-Off prize sponsors:

McPherson: Cooks Nook, Body & Soul, Hearth Room, Health Food Market, The Bookshelf, The Cake Lady, Creative Hairlines, B&B Theaters, Medicine Shop, Smoky Valley Nursery, Stone Creek Nursery, Guys & Gals, Main Street Deli, Integrity Salon, McPherson Athletic Club

Lindsborg: Blankets Throws & More, Swedish Crafts, Anderson Butik, The Old Grind, Axel's, Village Clotheslane, Studio Lindsborg, Artshirt, Howes Hardware, My Barber Shop, Smoky Hill Bison Co., Spencers Sporting Goods, Aunt Agda's Attic, Lindsborg Veterinary Clinic, Mim Johnson

Galva: Kountry Kafe

Manhattan: Kansas Wheat Commission

Millfest Bake-Off Winners - 2009

Yeast Bread:

1st - Kathy Peterson -- Italian Herb & Roasted Garlic Bread

2nd - Deniece Roth -- Vört Limpa Bread

Quick Breads:

1st - Jill Reimer -- Apricot Almond Cake

2nd - Kathy Salzman - Zucchini Bread

Tie - 3rd - Kathy Peterson - Blue Berry Orange Bread & Mary Adams-Wiley - Banana Coconut-Apricot Bread with Lime Glaze

Cookies:

1st - Kathy Peterson - Strawberry Jam Thumbprints

2nd - Kristin Johnson - Swedish Molasses Cookies

3rd - Mary Adams Wiley - Fantastic Fruit Bars

Cakes:

1st - Kaden Littrell - German Chocolate Cake

2nd - Kathy Salzman - Chocolate Cake

Pies:

1st - Deniece Roth - Crunch Top Apple Pie

Children's Category:

1st - Julia Wilson - Fresh Fruit Tart

2nd - Kyle Reimer - Humminbird Cake

3rd - Kaleigh Salzman - Lemon Cookies

Best of Show: Julia Wilson - Fresh Fruit Tart

2009 Event Sponsors:

Lindsborg
Farmers State Bank Lindsborg State Bank Lindsborg Realty American Family Ins. - Judy Neuschafer Hemslojd

McPherson
Farmers Alliance

NCRA

Marquette
Farmers State Bank

In-Kind Donations:

Scott's Foods

Bethany Home

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Courtyard Bakery & Cafe

Kaps

Seasons of the Fox

Swedish Country Inn

Swedish Pasteries & Emporium

Subway

Millfest Admission

2009 Event Sponsors: Lindsborg Farmers State Bank Lindsborg State Bank Lindsborg Realty American Family Ins. - Judy Neuschafer Hemslojd

McPherson Farmers Alliance