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Millennium Festival at Jubilee Year's Grain Mill Celebration

Marking 450 years since its initial mention, the distinctive Imhoff windmill along the A57 highway is commemorating its existence. The Windmill Association cordially invites you to celebrate at the Windmill Festival during Whitsun weekend.

Commemorative events this year honor the 450th anniversary of the mill, which was initially...
Commemorative events this year honor the 450th anniversary of the mill, which was initially recorded in a historical document and now lies adjacent to the A57. The mill's association extends an invitation to join the mill festival over the Pentecost weekend.

Millennium Festival at Jubilee Year's Grain Mill Celebration

The Geismühle mill in Oppum celebrates its anniversary year, commencing with "Mill Day" on June 9th (Whit Monday) at 11 am. An ecumenical church service kicks off the festivities, followed by the distribution of mill bread. From midday until 5 pm, the historic mill, maintained by the Geismühle Building Association, will be open for visits.

The mill offers a captivating insight into technology spanning generations, appealing to both young and old. Prior to the main event on June 9th, the mill will also be open on June 1st from 2 to 5 pm, offering a complimentary drink to visitors.

Other special open days during the anniversary year include:- July 6th, 2 to 5 pm (treat of ice cream)- August 3rd, 2 to 5 pm (bratwurst with rolls)- September 7th, 2 to 5 pm (fresh waffles)- September 14th, 12 to 5 pm (Day of Open Heritage with souvenir action)- October 5th, 5 to 8 pm (evening illumination with warm soup)

The mill is located along "An der Geismühle" street in Oppum.

As the mill prepares for a series of special events, the association is actively seeking volunteers to assist with maintenance and guided tours for schools, kindergartens, clubs, and corporations. For more information, interested parties can contact Hans Winter at [email protected] or 02151 546767. For additional details about the mill, visit the following website: https://www.unsere-website/meerbusch/muehle-zwischen-krefeld-und-meerbusch-lockt-im-jubilaumsjahr_aid-126916493

To stay updated on events at the Geismühle mill, consult local news outlets, tourism websites, or follow their social media accounts. Direct inquiries can also be made by contacting the mill.

Offering a variety of events throughout the anniversary year, the Geismühle mill will showcase home-and-garden themed days alongside their traditional mill activities. Other unique lifestyle events include ice cream treats, bratwurst afternoons, fresh waffle days, and an evening illumination with warm soup.

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