June 3-9 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from June 3-9, 2026. It’s time for summer fun in our small towns. The Summer Tracks concert series kicks off Friday in Tryon’s Rogers Park followed by the Tryon Comics & Art Expo on Saturday. Check out our weekly schedule for the details plus performances, wine and cheese tastings, special sales, nature walks and talks, and more. Get out and enjoy our small towns and scenic rural areas, explore and have fun! Find your ideal place to stay here, and use our interactive map for all the things to see and do nearby. Look ahead using our online calendar as we add events for summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
May 27-June 2 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 2-June 2, 2026. Come and celebrate summer with us. Here’s the schedule – watch horse shows and disc golf tournaments, learn about nature, enjoy music and art shows. Get out, explore and have fun! Find your ideal place to stay here, and use our interactive map for all the things to see and do nearby. Look ahead using our online calendar as we add events for summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
May 20-26 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 20-26 2026. It’s Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial beginning of summer. Come spend the weekend with us in the mountains and make the most of this beautiful season! On this holiday, take time to remember and honor our veterans. There are ceremonies on Monday in Columbus and Saluda. Check out our weekly events list for the details. We have plenty of ways to celebrate summer, with festivals, art events, concerts, dinner events and lots more. Here’s the schedule – get out, explore and have fun!. Find your ideal place to stay here, and use our interactive map for all the things to see and do nearby. Look ahead using our online calendar as we add events for summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
May 13-19 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 13-19, 2026. Are you in the mood for delightful early-summer festivals and parties surrounded by scenic mountain views? We’ve got a busy weekend with a variety of ways to celebrate the sweet blooms and fresh green leaves with art and music. It’s that time of year when the 21st Annual Saluda Arts Festival colors the main street with paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood and more on Saturday, May 16 from 10am-4pm. It’s also the start of the season for the 3rd Friday Sunset Celebrations at Parker-Binns Vineyard and the Westside Mixer series at Tryon Arts and Crafts School. There are lots of great things happening – Concerts and gatherings Horse shows and a car show Nature and history programs Farmer’s markets and themed dinners Explore these events and more on our weekly events list. Stay with us and make the most of this beautiful season. Find your ideal place to stay here, and use our interactive map for all the things to see and do nearby. Look ahead and plan for summer adventures with family and friends. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
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!
May 6-12 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 6-12, 2026. We invite you to bring your mom to the mountains for a day or a weekend filled with beautiful scenery, small-town charm and a relaxing stay at one of our inns. We have lots of fun things to do this week here at the First Peak, with a variety of events and meals to celebrate Mother’s Day. Catch a performance – a play, an equestrian demonstration, live music. Walk a trail, go to an art opening, taste wine, and of course, enjoy a meal together. Find these events and more on our weekly events list. Stroll through our small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus and check out the local shops for a special gift. Use our May restaurant guide to plan a meal with mom – view it online. Look ahead and plan for summer adventures with family and friends. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
April 29-May 5 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 29-May 5, 2026. We have a jam-packed week of fun coming up! Check the schedule and make plans so you won’t miss out. The Saluda and Columbus Farmer’s Markets are back for the summer. It’s the first Saturday Night Lights festival at Tryon International. Iron Key Brewing Co. is throwing a big music party There’s a family carnival in Mill Spring Venture into nature for a labyrinth walk and birding events Make-your-own painting and pottery events Swing dance lessons Plus wine and food and music Just, WOW ! Find them all and more on our weekly events list. Stay the weekend with us – use our interactive map to find lodging and nearby things to do. We’re here if you’d like some help making plans – message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for early summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
April 22-28 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 22-28, 2026. The mountains are displaying a full cover of green leaves here at the First Peak, with late spring flowers adding pops of bright colors in gardens and forest edges. It’s a lovely sight. If you haven’t watched a Combined Driving competition, it’s also something to see! (Photo of Combined driving at Tryon International –Shannon Brinkman Photo). Check it out this weekend at Tryon International, or watch dogs showing their agility skills at FENCE. This week’s schedule also includes town festivities, wine, music, the arts and more.Take a look at our weekly events list. Stay the weekend with us – use our interactive map to find lodging and nearby things to do. We’re here if you’d like some help making plans – message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for early summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
April 15-21 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 15-21, 2026. It’s gorgeous here at the First Peak! The colorful spring blooms are a lovely contrast to the green leaves filling our mountain views. It’s great time to enjoy a guided nature walk (📸 of the Adawehi Trail in Columbus) plus family events and special meals. As always, there’s plenty of local live music plus wine tastings. Take a look at our weekly events list, get outside and have fun! Stay the weekend with us – use our interactive map to find lodging and nearby things to do. We’re here if you’d like some help making plans – message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for early summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
April 8-14 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 8-14, 2026. Calling all dog lovers – bring your dogs to the mountains on Saturday and enjoy a dog festival at Tryon International. Watch as dogs and their humans race together through a course (📸 by UltiMutt Race). Equestrian competitions are happening across our beautiful, spring-green landscapes. Enjoy several concerts and local live music, plus wine tastings including a new release. Take a look at our weekly events list and have fun! Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for early summer and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. Stay the weekend with us – use our interactive map to find lodging and nearby things to do. We’re here if you’d like some help making plans – message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter. Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...
