**The Francis Mill is open by appointment. To schedule your visit, please contact us at 828-456-6307.**

UPCOMING EVENTS

18th Annual Cars and Cornmeal – May 16, 2026
Open 10am – 3pm
14 Hugh Massie Road, Waynesville, NC 28786

Bring a chair and join us for an afternoon by the old mill stream, featuring milling demonstrations, local crafters, and an open car show!

FOOD:

Mama Moody’s Fried Pies
Barbecue will be available to purchase from 6 Pigs BBQ

CAR SHOW REGISTRATION:

*Call 828-456-6307 to register as a car show participant*
Registration on the day of the event is $20.00 per vehicle. Pre-register by May 7th, 2026 for a reduced rate of $15.00 per vehicle.

Please contact Tanna at 828-456-6307 for more information on registering as a craft vendor.

ADMISSION:

Tickets will be available for purchase (cash only) upon arrival.
Spectators: $5.00 Children: Free

All event proceeds support the continued preservation of the 139 year old Francis Grist Mill.

SOUVENIRS

Hats, shirts, paintings by Ann Vasilik, note cards, magnets and other souvenirs will be available for purchase to suport the Francis Grist Mill

Please visit us at one of our events to purchase Francis Mill Preservation Society merchandise and souvenirs!