Beck's Mill Events
Beck's Mill is Closed for the Season. See You in Spring 2024
2023 SEASON SCHEDULE
The mill is open on Saturday’s from 11:00am - 4:00pm & 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 18th
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 Opens for the Season - April 1st
On April 1st we are honoring Joyce Andersen's memory with a dessert party at the mill. Joyce was a 7th Generation Beck and her birthday was on April 1st. She passed away on January 17th, 2023
Closed Easter weekend - April 8th & 9th
New Volunteer Training - April 15th
11 am & 1 pm
Interested in becoming a Beck's Mill volunteer? Join us on April 15th at either 11:00am or 1:00pm for training sessions.
Contact Judy at 812-896-3447 (After 5:00pm for more information)
Car Cruise in & Mt Carmel Chicken BBQ - April 29
Serving begins at 11:00am. Drivers that display their vintage cars, truck... are admitted free entrance to the mill.
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - April 30th
Choice of Lady's Derby Hat with Roses or Horseshoe with Roses
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - May 13
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 of these carding machines 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 demonstrations….sheep, spinning, felting, weaving, quilting, crochet , hand carding, and wool dyeing. We will have free drop spindle classes with John & Doris Pfaff will be the main teachers so everyone can learn the process.
Washington County Sheep Producers will be serving food.
This is sponsored by Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - May 21st
Honey Bee on Honeycomb
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - June 25th
Hot Air Balloons (Multicolor Patchwork technique)
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - July 30th
Coneflower with Butterfly
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Tractor Club Visits Beck's Mill - August 5th
Approximately 50 tractors will be driven to the mill for a visit. Come and enjoy the variety of farm tractors! Event begins at approximately 10:00am.
Corn Grinding at Beck's Mill - August 12th
The mill has been grinding Spring Mill’s corn for them while their mill is being repaired. Corn grinding begins at approximately 11:00am. The August dates for us to do their grinding will be August 12 and on Beck’s Mills birthday party, August 26th!
Model A Car Club Visits Beck's Mill - August 19th
On Saturday August 19th at 11:00 am the mill will host a Model A Car Club.
215th Birthday of Beck's Mill - August 26th
Parking Lot Activities
To be a vendor at this event contact the mill.
Moonshine history and skits with Tommy Green and the gang (note: guns firing blanks), corn grinding (see below), spinning, blacksmithing and tomahawk throwing.
Mill Side Activities
Birthday cake will be supplied by Walmart. Food for sale from Shady Patch Farm. Mill tours will be available on a timed schedule. Members of the Corydon Dulcimer Society will play at 11:30am.
Special adult admission price $2.15
Corn Grinding at Beck's Mill - August 26th
The mill has been grinding Spring Mill’s corn for them while their mill is being repaired. Corn grinding begins at approximately 11:00am. The August dates for us to do their grinding will be August 12 and on Beck’s Mills birthday party, August 26th!
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - August 27th
Spray Art Using Leaves (Layering technique using mini spray bottles, will need to do outside?)
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Grind X/D Jack Mahuron Memorial 5 K Run/Walk - September 16th
Grind X/D Jack Mahuron Memorial 5 K Run/Walks Memorial 5k, (we are honoring the late Jack Mahuron at this race)
The run/walk starts at 9:00am, in person registration starts at 7:30 am $25.00 Run awards overall, Male & Female will receive an award. Age group awards for the top 3 male/female. Walk awards, top 3 overall Male & Female walk finishers will receive an award. Snacks & drinks before & after race. the mill will provide the breakfast for the 5 k participants. Mt. Carmel Chicken BBQ serving begins at 11:00am. Breakfast for the participants will be provided by Shady Patch Catering.
Click here for a registration form
Beck's Mill Paint Party with Dusty Baker - September 24th
Mandala on Black Canvas
Sunday's at 1 pm $30.00
Please register at austys.com
Oktoberfest / Cornmeal Bake-off Contest - October 21
Oktoberfest, celebrating the Beck German Heritage. Featuring Jason Hardin’s campfire beans, flea & craft vendors. Music & many demonstrators at the mill.
Drop off entry between 11:00 am - 11:45 am in the mill parking lot. Must contain at least 1/2 cup of Beck’s Mill cornmeal (yellow or white), include recipe and in a non returnable dish. Prizes will be given. Cornmeal can be purchased at Beck’s Mill on Saturday’s 11 am to 4 pm or Sunday’s 1 pm to 4 pm or thru the week at Nana's This N That Shop Leftovers will be served with the campfire beans!
Mill Closes for the Season - October 22nd
Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - October 28th
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.