Enjoy Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International Equestrian Center FREE family fun, live music, entertainment and a carnival atmosphere from 6-8pm in Legends Plaza, followed by the Tryon Resort Grand Prix in Tryon Stadium at 8pm. Enjoy live music, face painting, entertainers, concession stands and food trucks, kids’ activities, pony rides, and so much more, all for FREE admission. Parking becomes paid at 4pm each Saturday. Anyone arriving to Tryon International prior to 4pm will not be charged. Grab dinner at one of the on-site restaurants, enjoy a beverage at the Silo Bar, and cheer on your favorite horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers! Dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, &...
The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is back August 30 – September 1, 2024! The festival is a three-day event that features performance by some of the most talented musicians in the bluegrass world. Hosted by Jerry Douglas, the extensive 2024 lineup will welcome a robust list of talented bluegrass artists bringing both traditional and contemporary sounds and styles. There is something for everyone. Tickets are available at: https://www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com/. Check out our Guide to the Festival at: https://firstpeaknc.com/guide-earl-scruggs-music-festival-2024/ for helpful information. Get your festival tickets, then pick out a great place to stay close to the festival venue. Browse our lodging listings or use our interactive map to find someplace to make the weekend even better. Click here to view a map of the festival grounds: https://www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com/map Earl Scruggs Music Festival Returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center. Bringing the best of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center, a museum and cultural center located in Shelby, NC, and public radio WNCW-FM, a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The third inaugural festival will take place August 30-September 1, 2024 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC. This unique venue, set at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains offers onsite camping, lodging, restaurants, experiences, and much more. The 2024 lineup includes Tanya...
Canceled in 2024. WCRA and its partners look forward to bringing Rodeo Carolina back to the region in Fall 2025. Don’t miss jaw-dropping western sports including bareback riding, women’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping (heading and heeling), tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Some of the sport’s most decorated western athletes will take over the International Stadium as they go head-to-head in the richest rodeo east of the Mississippi. You won’t want to miss a minute! Tickets required. Tickets start at $15. Get additional information at:...
