October 18-24 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from October 18-24, 2023. Here’s your First Peak fall color update, and a reminder to plan your mountain getaway. In Columbus, we are seeing red colors developing along the roads and forest edges. Colors are further along right now in the Saluda area and will be developing along the Blue Ridge Escarpment into November. This week, celebrate fall with Oktoberfest and Halloween festivities. Or choose to enjoy something out of the ordinary like the Humane Society fundraiser car show at Harmon Field or an Open Mic evening at Looking Glass Creamery. Check out this week’s schedule for a full list of events. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tryon Beer Fest on Nov. 4, at the Tryon Depot Plaza. There will be music, a wide selection of breweries to sample, and lots of fun at this downtown community event. Use our website as your trip planner and enjoy the fall season at a local inn or cabin. Our interactive map and our restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Keep an eye on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

October 11-17 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from October 11-17, 2023. This week, we’re seeing early fall colors starting in the higher elevations around Saluda. The colors will flow down the mountains over the next few weeks, with peak fall color usually appearing in the first week of November. Take advantage of the season with special events such as a tour of local homesteads. As always, there are plenty of music, festival, and farmer’s market events to celebrate fall for all. You can find a full list in this week’s schedule. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tryon Beer Fest on Nov. 4, at the Tryon Depot Plaza. There will be music, a wide selection of breweries to sample, and lots of fun at this downtown community event. Use our website as your trip planner and enjoy the fall season at a local inn or cabin. Our interactive map and our restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Keep an eye on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

October 4-10 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from October 4-10, 2023. We’re seeing our first hint of fall color and the weather is great for a visit to the mountains. Come this weekend and stay around Tryon while the 9th Annual Tryon International Film Festival takes over downtown – buy advanced tickets online or stop by the venues to buy your tickets. On Saturday, Columbus hosts a farmer’s market and a festival featuring demonstrations and crafts by talented woodworking artists. Check out this week’s schedule for details on these events plus music and a full list of events. Mark your calendars and plan a visit for upcoming events including A Day at the Races, a local ‘steeplechase’ event on Oct. 14 at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center with horse races, games, food trucks, and more. Also, the Tryon Beer Fest is on Nov. 4 at the Tryon Depot Plaza. Use our website as your trip planner – find a local inn or cabin.  Our interactive map and our restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Keep an eye on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

September 27-October 3 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from September 27-October 3, 2023. In addition to our favorite First Peak happenings, this week features some unusual finds. How about a Disc Golf Tournament at Harmon Field, a Honky Tonk Musical, or a book presentation on the history of toymaking in the area? Check out this week’s schedule for a full list of events. Come join us for the weekend and enjoy perfect weather at an inn or cabin. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our September restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. Mark your calendars for upcoming festivals like the 9th Annual Tryon International Film Festival from 10/6-8, and Tryon Beer Fest on 11/4. Make your plans for some First Peak fall fun! Find more info about upcoming events at https://firstpeaknc.com/events. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

September 20-26 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from September 20-26, 2023. The weather is cooling down just in time for all the great events this week. Check out this week’s schedule and make plans for free music, horse shows, trivia, and even some Shakespeare! Don’t miss the Harmon Field Music Festival (Feed the Foothills) for family fun and benefitting the Polk County community. Mark your calendars for upcoming festivals like the 9th Annual Tryon International Film Festival from 10/6-8, and Tryon Beer Fest on 11/4. Make your plans for some fall fun in the First Peak of the Blue Ridge and find more info about upcoming events at https://firstpeaknc.com/events. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our updated September restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

September 13-19 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from September 13-19, 2023. It’s nice weather to get out and enjoy our beautiful landscape at local events this weekend. Attend a sunset celebration or outdoor movie at a winery. Join a walk in the woods or enjoy a concert. Check out these events and more in this week’s schedule. Fall at the First Peak features larger events like the Harmon Field Music Festival (Feed the Foothills) on September 23, the 9th Annual Tryon International Film Festival from October 6-8, and Tryon Beer Fest on November 4. Mark your calendar and make plans for these fun fall festivals and find more here https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our updated September restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. Check out our newest restaurant in Tryon, Brooks Tavern. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

September 6-12 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from September 6-12, 2023. I hope you had time to check out the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. It was a fantastic weekend of music and family fun! It’ll be back next year on Labor Day Weekend and early-bird tickets are already available at the festival web site, so mark it on your calendar or grab tickets now for the lowest price. This week brings bird walks, dog shows, outdoor movies and live music for early fall fun. Check out these events and more in this week’s schedule. Fall at the First Peak features larger events like the Harmon Field Music Festival (Feed the Foothills) on September 23, the 9th Annual Tryon International Film Festival from October 6-8, and Tryon Beer Fest on November 4. Mark your calendar and make plans for these fun fall festivals and find more here https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our updated September restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. Check out our newest restaurant in Tryon, Brooks Tavern. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

August 30 – September 5 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from August 30 – September 5, 2023. Come spend the long weekend with us. It’s time for great music to arrive at the First Peak for the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. You can experience the fun with Thursday night’s free kickoff party for the festival at Tryon International Equestrian Center.  Then Friday-Sunday features dozens of amazing musicians including Emmylou Harris, Del McCoury Band and more from around the country plus favorites from closer to home. Tickets are available online and at the gate. Need a place to stay for the festival? We’re keeping a list of available lodging during that time, so call us at 828-894-2324 or check this lodging link that shows availability.  Or e-mail with your request – we can match you with some of the closest options for easy access to the venue. Of course, there are lots of other things going on around the area, so check it all out in this week’s schedule and make plans for a festive long weekend! Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. 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...

August 16-22 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from August16-22, 2023. It’s just about 2 weeks until the Earl Scruggs Music Festival happens here at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. It turns out the venue is great for horse shows AND music festivals! This 3-day festival celebrating bluegrass, Americana, and roots music is held over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3. Get your day or weekend tickets now and plan to stay local – at a cabin, inn or campground – for easy access to watch dozens of amazing musicians including Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Del McCoury Band and Della Mae. It’s another music weekend here at the First Peak. Get your tickets for the 2nd Annual Jazz and Wine Festival on Saturday, or pick from the list of outdoor concerts and live music around the area. Check out these events and more in this week’s schedule of events and make your plans. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide, organized by town. How can we help you?  Call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. 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...