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 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 2, 3 & 4
Come and see an authentic joint encampment by the 1771 Colonial Alliance and the 1830s Early Settlers. There will be demonstrations on Saturday with old fashioned picnic settings on Sunday. Learn about our nation’s history right before your eyes in Beckman Mill Park. For more information contact Karen Richardson at 815 248-4586.
