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Parkway Hosts Free Fall Events At Mabry Mill
October 4, 2011
Every weekend this October, the Blue Ridge Parkway invites the public to join the celebration at Mabry Mill where free special programs will highlight the area.
Fall Gathering Days
Saturdays, October 8, 15, and 22
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wood smoke and the smell of apple butter boiling signal fall. Come help with chores associated with the fall season, like making apple butter and making and drying fruits and vegetables. See other chores common to the area in the early 1900s such as wheel-making, chair-making, basket-making, and fiber arts demonstrations.
Mabry Mill Bands
Sundays, October 2-23
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy traditional string band music of the Carroll/Patrick/Floyd county areas. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin’ shoes.
October 02 Mac Traynham and the Blue Ridge Thunderbirds
October 09 Mountain Ivy
October 16 South Fork Ramblers
October 23 Mountain Ivy
Author Book Signings
Saturday October 15 & 22 at the Gift Shop
Fall Color Special All October at the Restaurant
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner with spiced apples, fried green tomatoes, coffee or tea – $6.95
Corn Grinding and Mill Talks Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
September 30 - October 30 and
Building a water-powered mill was Ed Mabry’s dream, and he accomplished it
in innovative ways. Learn about this icon of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the
role the mill and the Mabrys played in the community. See the grist mill in
operation.
Halloween Party at Mabry Mill Restaurant
Ghosts and Goblins are welcome for Halloween haunting and special treats!!
Mabry Mill Restaurant and Gift Shop is open from 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week through the end of October.
For more information, contact: Mindy deCesar, (540) 745 9680 or Mabry Mill Restaurant, (276) 952-2947
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