Wades Mill

Winter Closure
2019-12-22 17:00 - 2020-04-04 10:00 (America/New_York)
The Mill is now closed to the public until Saturday, April 4, 2020.
We continue to stone-grind our flours, grits, cornmeals and specialty mixes over the winter for our wholesale and online customers. Please get in touch at info@wadesmill.com or 540-348-1400 if you need help with an order.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Mill from Saturday, April 4, 2020 when we resume regular opening hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2020 Extended Closure
2020-04-04 - 2020-06-04
Following Gov. Northam’s Executive Order, we are not reopening the Mill on April 4 as previously scheduled. We will be monitoring the situation and will update our policy based on guidance from the Governor’s office.
We continue to mill and are committed to keeping our customers supplied with 100% natural stone-ground grain products. All grain products are available in our online Shop and we have negotiated discounted rates with UPS to make online shopping more cost efficient for our customers. We have also initiated a new “Pickup at the Mill” option at no charge for local customers so they can shop online and collect from the Mill.
We thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Wade’s Mill in the near future.

2020 Opening Hours
2020-06-05 10:00 - 2020-12-20 17:00
Wade’s Mill is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., through Sunday, December 20. The water wheel and historic milling equipment run Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – noon.
We are limiting visitors in the Mill Shop and on a Mill tour to one party at a time. All visitors are required to wear a face covering in the Mill.
Visitors are welcome to visit the gardens and use the picnic tables.

POSTPONED: 25th Annual Apple Butter Festival
2020-10-16 08:00 - 17:00
Due to COVID-19, we have postponed the 25th Annual Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival until Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Winter Closure
2020-12-21 - 2021-04-02
The Mill is now closed to visitors for the winter. We reopen on Saturday, April 2021.
We continue to mill over the winter and all of the grain and food products we offer in the Mill Shop are available to order in our Online Shop. We offer a free Local Pickup at the Mill option for online orders. If you prefer to order by phone, please call us at 540-348-1400.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Mill in 2021!

Winter Closure
2021-12-20 08:00 - 2022-04-01 17:00
The Mill is now closed to visitors for the winter. We reopen on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
We continue to mill over the winter and all of the grain and food products we offer in the Mill Shop are available to order in our Online Shop.
We offer a free Local Pickup at the Mill option for online orders. If you prefer to order by phone, please call us at 540-348-1400.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Mill in 2022!

2022 Hours
2022-04-02 10:00 - 2022-12-19 17:00
From April 2, 2022, the Mill and Mill Shop are open to the public Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Sunday, December 18.
We run the water wheel and historic milling equipment on Satuday and Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. – noon.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wade’s Mill in 2022.

26th Annual Apple Butter Festival, Saturday, October 15, 2022
2022-10-15 10:00 - 16:00
Join us on October 15 for the 26th Annual Apple Butter Festival and celebrate fall at Wade’s Mill
We’ll be making apple butter the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire.
Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a jar of Glenn Wilson’s famous, freshly made, 100% natural apple butter.
Enjoy demonstrations and find unique, handcrafted work and gifts by local artisans and crafts people. Delicious local food and drink and music all day. Arrive early, bring a blanket or lawn chair for the music and stay all day so you don’t miss out!
Apple Butter Festival Highlights
Music: The Gypsy Hill Ramblers & The Late Night Stumblers
Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Demonstrations
Rocks Money Pit BBQ * Slice Versa Wood-Fired Pizza
Lex Vegas Bistro Shrimp & Grits * Anthony’s Dawg House
Raphine Volunteer Fire Company Chicken
Jump Mountain Vineyard
Halcyon Days Cider Company
Fresh bread from our wood-fired oven
Wood-fired baked goods from Janey’s Bread
Blue Ridge Cider donuts

Local food purveyors:
Razzbourne Farms Goat Cheese * Redwing Farms Vintage Apples
Creekside Treats * Sweet Berry Farm pickles, salsas and sauces
Bels Bees Honey * Verdant Acres
Stock up on Wade’s Mill 100% natural stone-ground flours, grits, cornmeal and mixes for your fall baking needs!
A scenic 10-minute drive from either I81 Exit 205 or 200, Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival is a fun family day out and wonderful way to celebrate fall in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

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Winter Wanderland on the North Rockbridge Trail
2022-12-03 10:00 - 17:00
Visit Wade’s Mill and other small local businesses in the northern end of Rockbridge County as you enjoy festive offers along the Winter Wanderland North Rockbridge Trail on December 3rd.

Businesses will be decorated for the holidays and offer a mix of holiday snacks, tastings and special in-store offers. Enjoy a day in the country taking a scenic drive on beautiful backroads through small villages. You’ll be amazed by the views, the friendly folks you’ll meet and the range of unique products and gift items you’ll find!
Participating Businesses: 3 Seasons Antiques, Bels Bees, The Brownsburg Museum, Ecco Adesso Vineyards, Goodman Store Studio, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, Jump Mountain Vineyard, Tantivy Lavender Farm, Mountain View Farm, Red Wing Apples, Ridge Valley Alpacas, The Quiltery, Verdant Acres Farm and Wade’s Mill.
For those needing Lodging for this special weekend check out Steeles Tavern Manor B&B, Sugar Tree Inn or Fox Hill B&B.
Spend a fun day in the country the North Rockbridge Way!

Winter Closure 2022-23
2022-12-19 - 2023-03-31
The Mill is now closed to visitors for the winter. We reopen on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
We continue to mill over the winter and all of the grain and food products we offer in the Mill Shop are available to order in our Online Shop.
For customers with a Virginia billing address, we offer a free Local Pickup at the Mill option for online orders.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Mill in 2023!

May 18-21 Opening Hours
2023-05-18 10:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00
This week we are closed on Thursday, open on Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., open on Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and closed on Sunday so that we can attend our son’s graduation activities. We’ll be back to normal opening hours next week. We thank you for your understanding.
Thursday, May 18: CLOSED
Friday, May 19: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 20: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 21: CLOSED

27th Annual Apple Butter Festival, Saturday, October 21, 2023
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Wade’s Mill, 55 Kennedy Wades Mill Loop, Raphine, VA, 24472, United States
Join us on October 21 for the 27th Annual Apple Butter Festival and celebrate fall at Wade’s Mill
We’ll be making apple butter the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire.
Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a jar of Glenn Wilson’s famous, freshly made, 100% natural apple butter.
Enjoy demonstrations and find unique, handcrafted work and gifts by over 40 local artisans and crafts people. Delicious local food and drink and music all day. Arrive early, bring a blanket or lawn chair for the music and stay all day so you don’t miss out!
Apple Butter Festival Highlights
Music: The Late Night Stumblers (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
The Gypsy Hill Ramblers (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Hogback Mtn BBQ * Lex Vegas Bistro Shrimp & Grits
Taqueria Tres Veces Feliz * Adundant Life Cafe (Vegan)
Jump Mountain Vineyard
Halcyon Days Cider Company
Rockbridge Brewery
Baguettes fresh out of the wood-fired oven

Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Demonstrations

Specialty food purveyors:
Blue Ridge Cider Donuts * Razzbourne Farms Goat Cheese * Redwing Farms Vintage Apples
Bels Bees Honey * Sweet Berry Farm * LL Mini Market
Buzzing Bee Coffee Company * Chap’s Ice Cream * Pie Chest Cookies
Moondog Bakery Dog Treats
Stock up on Wade’s Mill 100% natural stone-ground flours, grits, cornmeal and mixes for your fall baking needs!
A scenic 10-minute drive from either I81 Exit 205 or 200, Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival is a fun family day out and wonderful way to celebrate fall in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Visit Lexington VA

2023-2024 Winter Closure
2023-12-19 - 2024-04-05
The Mill, Mill Shop and grounds are closed for the winter, reopening on Saturday, April 6.
We still mill all winter long and customers with a Virginia billing address can request “Free Local Pickup at the Mill” when shopping online.
We look forward to seeing you at the Mill in April!

28th Annual Apple Butter Festival Saturday, October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
Join us on October 19 for the 28th Annual Apple Butter Festival and celebrate fall at Wade’s Mill
We’ll be making apple butter the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire.
Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a jar of Glenn Wilson’s famous, freshly made, 100% natural apple butter.
Enjoy demonstrations and find unique, handcrafted work and gifts by over 40 local artisans and crafts people. Delicious local food and drink and music all day. Arrive early, bring a blanket or lawn chair for the music and stay all day so you don’t miss out!
Apple Butter Festival Highlights
Music: The Late Night Stumblers (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Hoss & Soss & The Blue Grass Express (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
Hogback Mtn BBQ * Lex Vegas Bistro Shrimp & Grits * Salerno Wood Fired Pizza
Halcyon Days Cider Company * Jump Mountain Vineyard * Rockbridge Brewery
Asunder Coffee Roastery
Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit Demonstrations

Specialty food purveyors:
Blue Ridge Cider Donuts * Wild Yeast Bake Shoppe’s sourdough breads & baked goods
Razzbourne Farms Goat Cheese * Redwing Farms Vintage Apples
Bels Bees Honey * Sweet Berry Farm pickles
Stock up on Wade’s Mill 100% natural stone-ground flours, grits, cornmeal and mixes for your fall baking needs!
A scenic 10-minute drive from either I81 Exit 205 or 200, Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival is a fun family day out and wonderful way to celebrate fall in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Visit Lexington VA

2024-25 Winter Closure
2024-12-19 10:00 - 2025-04-05 10:00
The Mill, Shop and grounds are closed for the winter, reopening on Saturday, April 5.
We still mill all winter long and customers with a Virginia billing address can request “Free Local Pickup at the Mill” when shopping online.
Thank you for your support in 2024. We look forward to welcoming you to the Mill in 2025!

2025 Season Opening
2025-04-05 10:00 - 17:00
The Mill and Mill Shop re-open to the public for 2025 on Saturday, April 5.
From April 5, the Mill will be open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day.
The 1924 Fitz water wheel and the historic milling equipment run on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. – noon.
Visitors are welcome to visit the garden and picnic in two picnic areas, as well as enjoy an easy walk along the creek to the Mill dam and waterfall.
Come see a piece of working history in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley!

29th Annual Apple Butter Festival Saturday, October 18, 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00
Join us on October 18 for the 29th Annual Apple Butter Festival and celebrate fall at Wade’s Mill
We’ll be making apple butter the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire.
Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a jar of Glenn Wilson’s famous, freshly made, 100% natural apple butter.
Enjoy demonstrations and find unique, handcrafted work and gifts by over 40 local artisans and crafts people. Delicious local food and drink and music all day. Arrive early, bring a blanket or lawn chair for the music and stay all day so you don’t miss out!
Apple Butter Festival Highlights
Music:
The Late Night Stumblers (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Hoss & the Special Soss (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Food & Beverage Vendors:
Hogback Mtn BBQ * Lex Vegas Bistro Shrimp & Grits
Salerno Wood Fired Pizza * El Muchacho Alegre
Cider From Mars * Jump Mountain Vineyard * Rockbridge Brewery
Asunder Coffee Roastery

Specialty food purveyors:
Blue Ridge Cider Donuts * Seasons’ Yield Farm Pastries
Sourdough bread fresh from our wood-fired oven by Conifer Bakery & Homestead
Razzbourne Farms Goat Cheese * Redwing Farms Vintage Apples * Verdant Acres Farm
Bels Bees Honey * Sweet Berry Farm pickles * Laurie’s Chocolates
Stock up on Wade’s Mill 100% natural stone-ground flours, grits, cornmeal and mixes for your fall baking needs!
A scenic 10-minute drive from either I81 Exit 205 or 200, Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival is a fun family day out and wonderful way to celebrate fall in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
