Wades Mill

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 (America/New_York)
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

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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 to the public for the winter, reopening on Saturday, April 5.
We still mill throughout the winter so please visit the Online Shop to purchase our products. 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

Wade's Mill Christmas Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Wade’s Mill, 55 Kennedy Wades Mill Loop, Raphine, VA, 24472, United States
Join us to celebrate the holiday season at a charming German-style Christmas Market on November 29 and December 6. You’ll find unique gifts, a magical atmosphere and a festive spirit! Admission and parking are free.

2026 Opening Day Celebration
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00
Come celebrate Opening Day at Wade’s Mill!
Local vendors, BBQ food truck, beer & wine for sale from Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery.
Live music by Old School at 1 p.m.
Free admission and parking.

2026 Season Opening
2026-04-04 10:00 - 17:00
The Mill and Mill Shop re-open to the public for 2026 on Saturday, April 4.
From April 4, the Mill will be open Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day.
The 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!
