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This Week at the First Peak – Events for July 30-Aug 5, 2025
July 30-August 5 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 30-August 5, 2025. As the dog days of summer continue, here at the First Peak, we’re all about live music, enjoying nature and maybe...
This Week at the First Peak – Events for July 16-22, 2025
July 16-22 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 16-22, 2025. It’s time to celebrate the summer harvests from our beautiful farms – come to the First Peak and stop by a farmer’s...
GUIDE: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025
GUIDE: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 It is time to get geared up for the annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) in Mill Spring, NC. The 3-day festival brings together an all-star line-up of bluegrass,...
This Week at the First Peak – Events for July 9-15, 2025
July 9-15 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 9-15, 2025. Our small town summer fun continues – head this way for the 62nd Annual Coon Dog Day in Saluda on Saturday – a fun and...
This Week at the First Peak – Events for July 2-8, 2025
July 2-8 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 2-8, 2025. Happy Independence Day! It’s time for a mountain getaway full of festivities, late sunsets, fireflies and starry nights. It’s...
GUIDE: July 2025 Restaurant Info with Hours
GUIDE: July 2025 Local Restaurant Info: We’ll help you find a great spot for a meal – use the First Peak Restaurant Guide to get the latest hours and information. Each restaurant has its own page here on our web site so you can see what they’re all...