Santa is coming to breakfast at Zoe's Place in downtown Columbus on Sunday, December 15, 10am-12pm. Enjoy milk, hot chocolate, coffee or tea plus pancakes or 2 eggs with toast and home fries or grits. Tickets are $7 per person and must be purchased in advance at the restaurant.

Sunday, December 15, 11am-2pm, The Fitzgerald, Tryon, NC. ♦ Bring your little ones for a delightful time filled with joy and wonder. Families, young and old, are invited to share holiday wishes, enjoy a delicious brunch and revel in the magic of the season. Advance tickets required, $20/kids & $30/adults.  Deadline to purchase tickets 12/10. […]

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 […]

Bring the family and enjoy the Christmas 2024 concert by the Carolina Community Chorus at Polk County High School on December 15, 3pm. Tickets are $10 per person.  

Sunday, December 15 at 4:30pm, at the Saluda Inn. Musical guest, Jamie Wright, will be performing. Advance tickets, $15 per person. Purchase tickets by calling the Saluda Inn at 828-388-9027. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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 […]

Learn how to make Organic Soy candles just in time for Christmas. Tickets are $30 per person and available in advance at info@overmountainvineyards.com.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Monday, December 16, 3:30pm, at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. The Blue Ridge Ringers present "A Winter Journey" concert series. "A Winter Journey" showcases the ensembles versatility and artistry, featuring a mix of holiday favorites, expertly arranged for handbells.

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.  

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 […]

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

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 […]

Wednesday, December 18, 6-9pm, at Tryon International Equestrian Center Join Tryon International, together with Nickel & Nickel Winery, for the first in this season’s Paired at Tryon International Series. You’ll enjoy a six course dining experience, paired with a key selection of favorite Nickel & Nickel wines at Campagna Italian Cuisine. Coming from the prestigious […]

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 […]

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!

Thursday, December 19, 7pm, at the Historic Sunnydale Cabin, Tryon, NC. ♦ Tryon Little Theater performs Christmas songs and scenes from Broadway shows. $10 suggested donation at the door.

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/

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

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      

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, […]

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

The Columbus Winters Market is the first and third Saturday of each month through April 2025. The Market showcases local produce, handmade crafts, artisanal goods, freshly baked bread, and various specialty items from meat ranchers, beekeepers and growers. This is a family-friendly atmosphere where pets can mingle with vendors set up outside. Columbus Winter Market […]

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, […]

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 […]

December 21, 6-10pm at The Fitzgerald 69 Pacolet St., Tryon, NC. Festive holiday attire or costume is Required. Tickets are $35 per person and includes food and music by The Masci Band. This ticketed event is adults only. ♦ Tickets may be purchased at The Fitzgerald or by telephone: 828-513-9241.

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      

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 […]

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 […]