Beck's Mill Events
2025 SEASON SCHEDULE
The mill is open on Saturday’s from 11:00am - 4:00pm & certain Sunday’s from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The last guided tour of the day begins at 3:15pm both days. The admission fee for adults is $5.00 and children age 16 and under are free with a paid adult admission.
Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - March 29th
Volunteers needed for our annual clean up day around the mill. Please bring bring gloves, chainsaws, rakes and tarps. The day will begin at 9:00am. For more information on the clean up contact Raymond Lee at 812-883-4009.
Beck's Mill Opening Day / New Volunteer Training - April 5th
Interested in becoming a Beck's Mill volunteer? Trainings are at 11:30am and 1:00pm, if interested call or text Judy at 812-896-3447
Spring Wildflower Nature Hike/Chicken Barbecue April 12th
Hike begins at 10 am, $10.00 and requires a reservation by calling and leaving a message at 812-883-5147. Hike will be led by DNR naturalist, Jeremy Beavin. Chicken Barbecue begins at 11:00am. Meal includes 2 sides for $9.00 and benefits the mill & Mt. Carmel Cemetery fund. Special thanks to grillers Louis Courtney, Jim & Trent Woodward. Sponsored by Tyson & Walmart.
The Mill will be closed today - April 13th
The Mill will be closed on Easter - April 20th
Beck's Mill Wildflower Hike - May 10
Make plans for May 10th at 10am for a wildflower walk along the trails at Beck's Mill. The Wildflower walk is $10.00 cash and requires a reservation by calling and leaving a message at 812-883-5147. Hike will be led DNR naturalist, Jeremy Beavin.
New Volunteer Training - May 10
New Volunteer Training will be held Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 questions call 812-883-5147
The Mill will be closed on Mother's Day - May 11th
Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - May 17th
This event features the very rare running of both the carding machines! The Fiber Revival activities will begin at 10:00am.
The carding machines are dated to 1816 and considered the oldest in the country...only 5 are left to our knowledge & our 2 are the mills originals! The carding machines were restored in 2007-2008 at the Lovett Mill in Tennessee. Many sheep to Shaw demonstrations...sheep shearing, spinning classes, felting classes, dyeing classes, weaving, quilting, hand carding, crochet and knitting.
Jim Smoak banjo music at noon
Washington County Quilt Guild display
Tomahawk throw
Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.
This is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
The Mill will be closed today - May 18th
217th Birthday of Beck's Mill - August 23rd
Featuring The Corydon Dulcimer Society playing at 11:30am, birthday cake provided by Walmart, spinning, blacksmithing and tomahawk throwing. Special adult admission of $2.17
Other Activities
2:00pm - Live music performed by Larry Cline and friends.
Parking Lot Activities
Blue River Fire Department will serve food (Pulled pork BBQ, Coleslaw, Baked beans and Chips). Craft and flea market vendors will be onsite. Beck’s Mill Moonshine History by Alan Bishop
Interested vendors please call or text Judy 812-896-3447
The Mill will be closed today - August 24th
Grind XII Memorial 5k Run/Walk & Chicken Barbecue - September 13th
Race begins at 9:00am Racers will receive breakfast by Shady Patch as part of their entry fee. Entry information TBA, BBQ begins at 11 am and sponsored by Mt Carmel, Tyson and Walmart. A local Mustang Car Club will be displaying about 20 cars at 2:00pm.
Click here to visit the Race Registration Website
The Mill will be closed today - September 14th
Oktoberfest / Cornmeal Bake-off Contest - October 25
Oktoberfest, celebrating the Beck German Heritage. Featuring Jason Hardin’s campfire beans, flea & craft vendors. Music & many demonstrators at the mill.
Music all day, spinning, knitting, crocheting, tomahawk throwing demonstrations.
Parking lot activities:
Featuring Jason Hardin’s campfire beans, Cornmeal bake off drop off at 11 am to 11:45 am. Entry must contain at least 1/2 cup of Becks Mill cornmeal (white or yellow), inc recipe and in a non returnable dish. Prize will be given. Cornmeal can be purchased at yhr mill or Nana’s This n That Shop on the square. Leftovers will be served with the campfire beans. Flea & craft vendors. Beck’s Mill Moonshine History by Alan Bishop
To be a vendor: contact Judy 812-896-3447
Mill Closes for the Season - October 25th
The Mill will be closed today - October 26th
Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - November 1st
Volunteers needed for our clean up day around the mill. Please bring bring gloves, chainsaws, rakes and tarps. The day will begin at 9:00am. For more information on the clean up contact Raymond Lee at 812-883-4009.
For More information:
For any event information, contact the mill at 812-883-5147
All events are subject to change.