2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Paint "Merry Grinchmas" with the assistance of a local artist. Advance tickets required, $35. Text 828-674-8964 to sign up.

Sunday, December 8, 2-5:30pm, at Huckleberry's, Tryon, NC. Chef Michaila will walk you thru the traditional way to make homemade pasta. Learn the fun art of working with edible flowers and how to incorporate them into your products. Each participant will be going home with raw/ready to cook packaged pasta of both raviolis and noodles. […]

Free. December 8, 2:30pm, "Inspired by Nature" panel discussion at Upstairs Artspace, 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC.♦ Three painters and sculptors whose work focuses on nature will speak about art and the natural world. Speakers include Dale McEntire, William Henry Price and Michael Sherrill.  

Head to the second floor of the International Pavilion to snap a photo and catch up with Santa! Located by WNC Main Street, add last minute items to your wish list before delivering it to the North Pole Post Office. Come see him  5-10pm on the dates below: Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, […]

Enjoy the Winterfest Village on weekends during December at Tryon International Equestrian Center. People of all ages can snap a photo, share a laugh, and make memories with famous Christmas characters. Travel to the fan favorite Whoville Experience, NEW petting zoo, festive bounce houses, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and more. Winterfest Village holds magic […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Enjoy the annual Charles Dickens' Dinners at The Orchard Inn/Newman's Restaurant. Enjoy the chef's memorable four-course dinner with readings from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end in candlelight by the roaring fire with a Smoking Bishop. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Advance reservations are required, […]

Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm, Dec 7-22. The Van in Black will provide shuttle runs departing from The Experience Center at Mountain Brook Vineyards through Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at Tryon International Equestrian Center and back to Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the lighted Wonderland in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for a […]

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Free. Every Monday enjoy Music Bingo at 7pm. Service Industry Appreciation specials will be available all day on Monday.  

Tuesday, December 10, 11am, Woodburning Class at Bears Den Trading Post, Columbus, NC This 2-3 hour class teaches woodburning techniques. The cost is $40 per person. Call the store at 864-478-4212 for more information.  

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Pierogi Making Class on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-9pm, at Huckleberry's, Tryon, NC. A second class will be held on Thursday, December 12, 6-9pm. Chef Michaila, along with Ms. Nance and Mr. Ernest will share "Babcia's Recipe" from their Polish homeland. All 3 instructors will guide you through this hands-on class, making various pierogies. Prepare and […]

Enjoy music bingo at Sully's Place, Columbus, NC each Tuesday at 7pm. https://sullysplacenc.com/

Free. Bring drinks and snacks and watch the Christmas classic "Holiday Inn" with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. ♦

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Free "All About Bells" an Advent Concert Series on Wednesdays in December at noon at Holy Cross Church, Tryon, NC. ♦ December: 12/4 Jane Patterson, solo ringer; Brennan Szafron, piano, 12/11 The Holy Cross Ringers and 12/18 The Blue Ridge Ringers.

Free concerts at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Tryon, NC.♦ Holy Cross Episcopal Church offers musical events and concerts throughout the year. They offer liturgical services, organ concerts, choral concerts, and guest soloists, ensembles, and choirs. Here is a list of upcoming events: 12/11/24 Advent Concert Series;12/15/24 Asheville Vocal Ensemble; 12/18/24 Advent Concert Series; 1/20/25 Nate […]

Tryon Christmas Parade - downtown, Tryon, NC. December 11, 6pm♦

Free Live Music Wednesday's from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night and Taco Wednesday. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music. January: 1/8 Trophy Husbands, 1/15 Mark Curtis, 1/22 Angela Easterling, and 1/29 The Accentrix December: 12/11 Jeff Haslam, and 12/18 The Accentrix: Christmas Special  

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party on Wednesday, December 11, 7-10pm, at Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon. ♦ Come to the Mirrorball Gallery after the parade in your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy drinks, snacks, music, and a sweater contest. Tickets are $20 per person, call 833-837-8005 to purchase.

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Distinguished Speaker Series at Lanier Library, Tryon, NC. ♦ Tim Boyce "Polar Exploration" on Thursday, December 12 at 1pm. When Timothy Boyce was researching and editing Norwegian Odd Nansen’s holocaust diary, “From Day to Day,” he learned that Nansen’s father, Fridtjof, was considered the godfather of modern polar explorers. In 1888, at age 26, Fridtjof […]

Free. Thursday, December 12, 3:30pm at Tryon Estates. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Ringers for a concert of winter songs and holiday favorites.

Pierogi Making Class at Huckleberry's, Tryon, NC on Thursday, December 12, 6-9pm. Huckleberry's Chef Michaila, Ms. Nancy and Mr. Ernest will share their "Babcia's Recipe" from their Polish homeland. All three instructors will guide you through this hands-on class, making various pierogies. Prepare and sample on site, take home a printed copy of the recipe […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Enjoy the annual Charles Dickens' Dinners at The Orchard Inn/Newman's Restaurant. Enjoy the chef's memorable four-course dinner with readings from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end in candlelight by the roaring fire with a Smoking Bishop. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Advance reservations are required, […]

Join Iron Key Brewing on Thursday evening for Trivia w/ Tim at 7pm! Cold beer, great food and loads of fun… with the chance to win great weekly prizes in trivia!

December 12-15, 7:30pm at The Pavilion at Tryon Fine Arts Center. ♦ Shakespeare & Friends  present "A Christmas Carol" in an immersive theatrical experience using state of the art sound and light technology - while staying true to the timeless message of Charles Dickens' beloved tale. From Ebenezer Scrooge's office to the Cratchits' dinner table […]

The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda.  Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating.  On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Enjoy the Winterfest Village on weekends during December at Tryon International Equestrian Center. People of all ages can snap a photo, share a laugh, and make memories with famous Christmas characters. Travel to the fan favorite Whoville Experience, NEW petting zoo, festive bounce houses, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and more. Winterfest Village holds magic […]

Head to the second floor of the International Pavilion to snap a photo and catch up with Santa! Located by WNC Main Street, add last minute items to your wish list before delivering it to the North Pole Post Office. Come see him  5-10pm on the dates below: Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, […]

Iron Key Brewing will be hosting a cornhole tournament on Friday Nights in the newly designed Prison "Yard". Sign-ups will begin at 6:00pm and play will begin at 7:00pm. All skill levels are welcome. Each person will enter as an individual and there will be a blind draw for partners. Rules will be conveyed at […]

Enjoy Karaoke at Sully's Place, Columbus, NC each Friday at 6pm. https://sullysplacenc.com/

Enjoy a Saluda Hometown Christmas on Friday, December 13, 6-8pm. Enjoy the streets of Saluda as they are lit up and glow with holiday cheer. Set against a backdrop of twinkling lights and winter magic, this beloved local tradition takes place in downtown Saluda. Sip hot chocolate, sample freshly baked cookies, and listen to carolers […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Enjoy live music at K.D.'s Sea Shack, Tryon, NC.♦ December: 12/13 Danny Grayshock, 12/14 Ho Ho Hideous Sweater Contest, 12/20 Keith Troutman, and 12/27 Danny Grayshock

Enjoy the annual Charles Dickens' Dinners at The Orchard Inn/Newman's Restaurant. Enjoy the chef's memorable four-course dinner with readings from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end in candlelight by the roaring fire with a Smoking Bishop. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Advance reservations are required, […]

Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill located inside Saluda Outfitters in Saluda, NC. Performer details will be included in each weekly events newsletter.  You can always find our current weekly events newsletter here:  https://firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/ Music is Fri-Sat 6-9pm March Live Music      

December 12-15, 7:30pm at The Pavilion at Tryon Fine Arts Center. ♦ Shakespeare & Friends  present "A Christmas Carol" in an immersive theatrical experience using state of the art sound and light technology - while staying true to the timeless message of Charles Dickens' beloved tale. From Ebenezer Scrooge's office to the Cratchits' dinner table […]

Open Horse Show at Fence 8am-4pm ♦      

Enjoy exploring the many shops and galleries in downtown Tryon. Many of the galleries have special demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at from a great selection of foods - from sandwiches to ice cream. ♦

Have Breakfast with Santa at The Ridge (third floor, International Pavilion) while enjoying a delicious kid-friendly buffet of breakfast favorites as well as adult favorites. Adults $35, kids 6-15 $16, kids under 5 are free. Advance reservations are required: https://www.resort.tryon.com/winterfest Sat, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 21

Join Santa on Saturday, December 14, from 9-10:30am at Trade Street Diner, Tryon, NC, for a breakfast full of festive fun. Have a stack of fluffy pancakes, hot cocoa, a little gift bag, and a special visit with Santa. Tickets are $20 per child (ages 10 and under). Space is limited so secure your spot […]

Shop at the Kids Makers Market where local young artisans create and sell their handmade goods.    

Free. Put on your best UGLY Christmas sweater and head out to Parker Binns Vineyard for a Customer Appreciation Christmas Party. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvers while they last. There will be an ugly sweater contest, Santa and live music. Music with Phil from 2-5pm, Ugly Sweater contest at 4pm and Santa at 3pm. https://www.parkerbinnsvineyard.com/

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 - Jan 7 in The Experience Center. Starting December 1, take a stroll through The Experience Center to view the holiday trees decorated by local business sponsors. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing $1 donation tickets to place […]

Free, December 14, 1-3pm, Columbus Fire Department, 100 S. Peak St., Columbus, NC. Bring the kids and listen to a Christmas story, enjoy light refreshments and receive a toy. Pre-registration required by email at: cfdoffice22@gmail.com.

Winemaker, David Coventry, leads a barrel tasting at Mountain Brook Vineyards. This is a rare and unique chance to taste through wines directly out of the barrel. David will guide you through the intricate processes involved in wine making, from grape selection to fermentation techniques. Discover how barrels contribute to the flavor profile, aroma, and […]

4-6pm, downtown Saluda on the second Saturday of the month. For more information visit: http://www.SaludaArtAlliance.com Eight galleries and nine artists have joined together to highlight the broad variety of art in the little town of Saluda. On the second Saturday of each month come explore downtown, peruse various shops and studios and enjoy light refreshments while […]

Enjoy the Winterfest Village on weekends during December at Tryon International Equestrian Center. People of all ages can snap a photo, share a laugh, and make memories with famous Christmas characters. Travel to the fan favorite Whoville Experience, NEW petting zoo, festive bounce houses, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and more. Winterfest Village holds magic […]

Head to the second floor of the International Pavilion to snap a photo and catch up with Santa! Located by WNC Main Street, add last minute items to your wish list before delivering it to the North Pole Post Office. Come see him  5-10pm on the dates below: Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, […]

Personalize your holiday cheer with the team at Overmountain Vineyards as artist Cathey Stoney guides you in this festive painting class. You will create two hand painted ornaments on wooden slabs using simple techniques. Paint one to gift and keep one for yourself. No experience necessary. All materials included. Advance tickets are $35 per person […]

Nightly, beginning Nov 22 - Jan 5, 6-10pm. Tickets start at $35 per car on Mon-Wed and $45 per car on Thu-Sun. Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of […]

Enjoy live music at K.D.'s Sea Shack, Tryon, NC.♦ December: 12/13 Danny Grayshock, 12/14 Ho Ho Hideous Sweater Contest, 12/20 Keith Troutman, and 12/27 Danny Grayshock

Enjoy the annual Charles Dickens' Dinners at The Orchard Inn/Newman's Restaurant. Enjoy the chef's memorable four-course dinner with readings from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end in candlelight by the roaring fire with a Smoking Bishop. Seating is limited so make your reservation early. Advance reservations are required, […]

Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm, Dec 7-22. The Van in Black will provide shuttle runs departing from The Experience Center at Mountain Brook Vineyards through Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland at Tryon International Equestrian Center and back to Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the lighted Wonderland in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for a […]

Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill located inside Saluda Outfitters in Saluda, NC. Performer details will be included in each weekly events newsletter.  You can always find our current weekly events newsletter here:  https://firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/ Music is Fri-Sat 6-9pm March Live Music      

December 12-15, 7:30pm at The Pavilion at Tryon Fine Arts Center. ♦ Shakespeare & Friends  present "A Christmas Carol" in an immersive theatrical experience using state of the art sound and light technology - while staying true to the timeless message of Charles Dickens' beloved tale. From Ebenezer Scrooge's office to the Cratchits' dinner table […]

The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda.  Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating.  On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]