2nd Annual Holiday Tree Walk at Mountain Brook Vineyards, Dec 1 – Jan 4 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 in ballet boxes in front of each tree. All donation ticket sales will go to Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue....
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.
Come dressed to impress and enjoy New Years Eve at Overmountain Vineyards. Tickets are $60 per person and includes music, food and bubbles. Call 828-863-0523 to reserve your ticket....
Saturday, November 16, 9am. This is a chance to ride in the Tally Ho Wagon and watch riders and trained Pen-Marydel Hounds hunt. Enjoy a delicious assortment of food and beverages provided by Wagon hosts. There will be the Blessing of the Hounds and colorful mountain vistas. Tickets are $100 per person and are non-refundable. Call Elaine at 864-426-3638 or Momo at 828-226-5828 to reserve your seat. For more information visit https://www.greencreekhounds.com/ This is a rain or shine...
Come paint a “Northern Cardinal” with the help of a local artist. All materials provided, $35 per person. Call the winery to reserve your spot at...
Free. October 27, 2-4pm. Bring the kids and your dogs dressed in Halloween costumes and enter the Halloween contest. Foothills Humane Society will be attending with adoptable dogs.
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 in ballet boxes in front of each tree. All donation ticket sales will go to Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue....
Bring the kids in costume and enjoy a drive thru trick or treating event at Green Creek Fire Rescue on Thursday, October 31, 4-8pm.
STATUS & GUIDE: How to Visit the First Peak of the Blue Ridge in Spring/Summer 2025 and beyond. Welcome back to the First Peak of the Blue Ridge! Your day trips and overnight stays are so important for our local businesses. Our small towns of Historic Tryon, Saluda and Columbus, North Carolina are open, plus most surrounding areas. Here’s the key to visiting:Nearly everything is open for business. Just for clarity, we’ve created lists of businesses that are Confirmed Open or Temporarily Closed. Watch for these status icons on each individual business page, under the main photo – no icon means we haven’t heard yet. Confirmed Open:We welcome you to visit our entire area. Shop, eat and stay local using the links below. Live music and events are happening so come and have some fun! Updates are made often. All Lodging Confirmed Open – sort by location and amenities All Restaurants Confirmed Open – sort by location. View the current hours. All Things To Do that are Confirmed Open – Attractions, trails, adventures, etc. – sort by location. All Shops Confirmed Open – sort by town. All listings Confirmed Open – mix of everything on the list, sorted alphabetically. Events happening – our events calendar is loaded with fun things to do each week – check it out! Temporarily Closed:Reference our list of Temporarily Closed places – attractions, lodging and businesses that aren’t open for visitors yet. Updates are made often. Please avoid all areas marked as closed – including trails, the middle section of Hwy. 176 (the Pacolet River Scenic Byway) and the upper parts of the...
