News Release

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Concession Opportunity at Mabry Mill Restaurant

Restaurant and retail building at historic Mabry Mill site on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 176.

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News Release Date: June 26, 2025
Contact: Blue Ridge Parkway Public Affairs

MEADOWS OF DAN, VA - The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for a concession contract on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Mabry Mill (milepost 176). A business opportunity to provide Food & Beverage and Retail services in the restaurant and gift shop adjacent to the historic mill is outlined in a newly released prospectus document. Services under the new contract are expected to begin January 1, 2026, and will be for a 10-year term.

This is a re-release of this concessions solicitation. First advertised in the summer of 2024, no bids were received. The NPS has revised some of the financial aspects of the prospectus, which has changed the value of the overall concession contract opportunity. Anyone interested is encouraged to submit a proposal.

Interested parties can access the prospectus on the NPS website. A site visit is planned for July 16, 2025. Those interested in attending the site visit must register by emailing [e-mail] no later than one week before the scheduled date.

To submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, notify intent to William Gordon, Commercial Services Specialist, via email at [e-mail] no later than September 3, 2025. Proposals are due October 1, 2025. All questions related to this business opportunity should be directed to William Gordon.

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