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This Week at the First Peak – Events for May 13-19
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This Week at the First Peak - May 13-19, 2026 - Are you in the mood for delightful festivals surrounded by scenic mountain views? We’ve got a busy weekend celebrating the sweet blooms and fresh green leaves of late spring with art and music.
🌳 the 21st Annual Saluda Arts Festival decorates the main street with paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood and more on Saturday, May 16 from 10am-4pm. 📸by Blue Ridge Mountain Life
🌞 It’s time for the 3rd Friday Sunset Celebration at Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery
🎶plus concerts and gatherings, horse shows and a car show, nature and history programs
ℹExplore these events and more on our weekly events list. firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/
🔑Stay with us and make the most of this beautiful season. Message or call for information, 828-894-2324
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This Week at the First Peak - May 6-12, 2026- We invite you to bring your mom to the mountains for a day or a weekend filled with beautiful scenery, small-town charm and a relaxing stay at one of our inns.
We have lots of fun things to do this week, with a variety of events and meals to celebrate Mother's Day.
🎶Catch a performance - a play, an equestrian demonstration, live music.
🥗Walk a trail, go to an art opening, taste wine, and of course, enjoy a meal together. (📸brunch at @The Orchard Inn)
🔎Find these events and more on our weekly events list. firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/
🎁Stroll through our small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus and check out the local shops for a special gift.
👓Look ahead and plan for summer adventures with family and friends. firstpeaknc.com/events/.
We're here to help you explore. Just message us or give us a call at 828-894-2324. #firstpeaknc
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Here is an exciting update from Pearson's Falls and Glen as they focus on a reopening date this summer! 🥳 After a monumental recovery effort, visitors will now reserve tickets in advance for admission. So much has changed in the glen and it is even more magical than before. It will be well worth your planned visit! Be sure to follow the instructions they will provide for driving directions and admission.
Well done! 💚
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This Week at the First Peak - April 29-May 5, 2026 - We have a jam-packed week of fun coming up around the First Peak!
🥕🥬The Saluda and Columbus Farmer's Markets are back.
🐎🤹It's the first Saturday Night Lights festival at Tryon International.
🍺🎸Iron Key Brewing Co. is throwing a big music party in Columbus
🎪😀There's a family carnival in Mill Spring
🐦🌳Venture into nature for a labyrinth walk and birding events
🍷🎶Plus wine and food and music
🤩Find them all and more on our weekly events list. firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/
The First Peak Visitor Center is here if you’d like some help making plans – message us or give us a call 800-440-7848. #firstpeaknc
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