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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Harper Kirk Kupensky played holiday songs on his harp on Nov. 26 during the Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman's Mill.s
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the artisans demonstrated how to carve wooden spoons during the Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman's Mill on Nov. 26.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Guests lined up to try roasted chestnuts at the Lanterman's Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas event on Nov. 26.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children at Lanterman's Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 26 enjoyed the live music from the band One String Short.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Entertainer Howard Mincone swallowed fire during his performance at the Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman's Mill on Nov. 26.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
Christmas came early for guests who attended the Lanterman’s Mill Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 26 and 27.
Olde Fashioned Christmas has occurred every year for more than 25 years. The two-day event is hosted the weekend after Thanksgiving and is the last weekend the Mill is open until it reopens in April. Olde Fashioned Christmas brings in an average of 4-5,000 people over the course of two days.
Several entertainers, musicians and artisans set up all around Lanterman’s Mill. The event provided opportunities for people to get a little holiday shopping in while they attended a fun, family event.
“It’s a family tradition. Every weekend after Thanksgiving they bring their relatives who are in town,” said Carol Vigorito, Recreation and Education Director.
There is a Giving Tree for people to bring in warm items such as coats, gloves and hats. The items will be given to the Mahoning County Educational Service Center to give to children who are in need in the valley.
The event is free for families to attend for them to get into the holiday spirit. There were chestnuts roasting for guests to try, live music, entertainers for families to watch and crafts were available for children to make.
“Santa is here and will be here both today and tomorrow to hear some wishes from the children,” said Vigorito.
Vigorito is very grateful for the help of the staff and volunteers who helped transform and decorate Lanterman’s Mill for the event. Fellows Riverside Gardens and other Mill Creek locations had several helpers to make the Olde Fashioned Christmas come to life.