OPENING DAY PIG ROAST Saturday, May 2, 12 to 4 pm
FBM’s “season opener” will feature a delicious Pig Roast accompanied by old time music by the Mill Road Band. And, you'll be able to check out the mill, cooperage, visitor center, gift shop and other park attractions.
Information: 608 295-5637 or 608 751-1551.
1940s, 50s, & 60s DANCE Sunday, June 7, 1pm to 4pm
Dress up in vintage attire, dance to great old time music by Z MUZIC, win a raffle prize or just relax and enjoy the day. Snacks & beverages available.
Information: 608 362-3954.
STUDEBAKERS AT THE MILL Sunday, June 28, 11 am to 2:30 pm
The Wisconsin Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club will be holding its annual picnic in the park. Stop by and check out the cars and trucks.
Information: 920-682-6229.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, July 19, 1 to 4 pm
Enjoy ice cream, cake, beverages and old time music by the Mill Road Band. The mill, cooperage, visitor center & gift shop will be open.
Information: 608 362-3267
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Saturday, August 1st, 1 to 4 pm
Dress up your dog and bring him/her to Friends of Beckman Mill's DOG DAYS event. Dogs must be on leashes. Naturally, there will be delicious hot dogs and beverages available for purchase.
Information: 608 362-3954.
HERITAGE SUNDAY Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 to 4 pm
Take a journey to the past by attending FBM’s biggest event of the year, HERITAGE SUNDAY! You can see the mill in action and visit the cooperage to see two incredible hand-built 1-12th scale models: One of the Beckman Mill and the other of the Beckman Family's Home. And be sure to stop in at the Visitor Center for neat gifts and to see the creamery and blacksmith shop displays. On the park grounds you'll find antique cars, tractors, engines, machinery, horse drawn carriage rides, vintage crafts, old time music, great food, beverages and more. Information: 608 751-1551 or email at: beckmanmill@yahoo.com
EARLY PIONEER ENCAMPMENT Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4
A collection of historical re-enactors will come together and create a primitive settlement in Beckman Mill Park. The event will depict life ways of our early Mississippi frontier heritage. Fur traders, woodworkers, hunters and families will share their knowledge and demonstrate common activities of the late 1700's and the early 1800's. Many hand tools, cooking utensils and weaponry items will be on display. Visitors may also witness one of the old time competitions. At 3 pm on Saturday a special tea is planned for Friends of Beckman Mill. For more information contact Karen Richardson at 815 248-4586.
