OPENING FOR THE SEASON APRIL 11TH

 

2026 SEASON SCHEDULE

The mill is open on Saturday’s from 10:00am - 4:00pm.  Sundays and all other days are by appointment or special request. 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 28th

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 us at 812-883-5147.

Closed Easter Weekend - April 5th

Beck's Mill Opening Day / New Volunteer Training - April 11th

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

Nations's 250th birthday / Spring Wildflower Nature Hike / Chicken Barbecue - April 18th

Celebrating “The shots heard around the world” in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday along with a  Spring Wildflower Nature Hike/Chicken Barbecue April 18.  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. Sponsored by Walmart.

Fiber Revival at Beck's Mill - Date Pending 

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. 

Special Pricing for July Admission Fees

The month of July in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday. Special adult admission price will be $2.50

218th Birthday of Beck's Mill - August 22nd

Featuring The Corydon Dulcimer Society playing at 11:30am, birthday cake provided by Walmart, spinning, blacksmithing and tomahawk throwing. Special adult admission of $2.18

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

 

Grind XIII Gayle Cook Memorial 5k Run/Walk & Chicken Barbecue - September 12th

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, and Walmart.

Click here to visit the Race Registration Website

Oktoberfest / Mill Closing for the Season - October 24

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.

More information to come

Beck's Mill Clean Up Day - November 7th

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 us at 812-883-5147.

 

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For More information: 

For any event information, contact the mill at 812-883-5147

All events are subject to change.