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

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.