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...

August 9-15 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from August 9-15, 2023. Did you know the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is held here at the Tryon International Equestrian Center over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3? This 3-day festival celebrating bluegrass, Americana, and roots music will be here in no time. 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. Now, if you’re ready for the weekend, Friday is full of festive happenings at the First Peak – there are music gatherings and wine tasting in Tryon; Saluda has a lively farmer’s market plus music; and Columbus has live music, campfires and cornhole. 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...

August 2-8 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from August 2-8, 2023. Summer fun continues at the First Peak – take a look at this week’s schedule of events and make your plans for hiking, art, music, and wine events. This is the last week to pick sunflowers at Looking Glass Creamery – don’t miss your chance for some beautiful flowers and photos (plus cheese and ice cream)! For scale, see the teeny tiny people in the photo? That’s a lot of sunflowers! Request a copy of our brand new First Peak Visitor Guide and Map to see all the new attractions, trails and lodging we’ve added. Use the contact methods below to request a copy – be sure to send us your name, mailing address and how many you’d like. Request extras for your friends and family and you can make plans to visit together. 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 future 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...

July 26-August 1 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 26-August 1, 2023. This is a perfect summer schedule at the First Peak, whatever you’re in the mood for – evening concerts, wine tastings, art events, karaoke, and local lore plus some animals showing off their skills. The sunflower field at Looking Glass Creamery is spectacular right now – don’t miss your chance for photos or picking, or who are we kidding, BOTH! Take a look at this week’s schedule of events and make your plans. Request a copy of our brand new First Peak Visitor Guide and Map to see all the new attractions, trails and lodging we’ve added. Use the contact methods below to request a copy – be sure to send us your name, mailing address and how many you’d like. Request extras for your friends and family and you can make plans to visit together. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide, organized by town. We can help you with your plans or mail you our new guide plus info on your interests – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for future 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...

July 19-25 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 19-25, 2023. Summer fun continues here at the First Peak – take a look at this week’s schedule of events and make plans to head this way. Evening concerts, family events, tastings and heritage events will keep your schedule full. Take time for a delicious meal, a cold brew or an ice cream break in between outings. Request a copy of our brand new First Peak Visitor Guide and Map to see all the new attractions, trails and lodging we’ve added. You can use the contact methods below to request a copy – be sure to send us your name, mailing address and how many you’d like. Request extras for your friends and family and you can make plans to visit together. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide, organized by town. We can help you with your plans or mail you our new guide plus info on your interests – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for future 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...

July 12-18 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 12-18, 2023. Summer fun continues here at the First Peak – come and pick sunflowers and blueberries, stay cool in our theaters or enjoy a meal with live music and a view. Take a look at this week’s schedule of events. Would you like a copy of our brand new First Peak Visitor Guide and Map? We’ve added so many things to do in this updated version. Fill out this form and let us know if you’d like a few extra copies to share with your friends and family, then plan a trip to one of our large vacation homes. Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our July restaurant guide, organized by town. We can help you with your plans or mail you our new guide plus info on your interests – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for future 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...

July 5-11 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 5-11, 2023. Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend! Now it’s time to come and howl at the moon with us during the 60th Coon Dog Day Festival in downtown Saluda. The day-long festival features crafts, food, music, quirky small town fun, and oh yes, there is an official dog show – a Coon Hound Dog Show.  Come stay for the weekend and discover what it’s all about. Check out the new mural above, made just for this event. Plus there’s live music, festivals, dinners and wine tastings happening around the First Peak.  Check out our places to stay and use our interactive map to find things to do while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide, organized by town. We can help you with your day trip or weekend plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Keep an eye on our events calendar for future events happening around the area. firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’ll send you brochures and information for inspiration, just let us know what you like to do and when you’d like to visit. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

June 28-July 4 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from June 28-July 4, 2023. Happy Independence Day– come to the First Peak and celebrate! Check out all the ways there are to have fun out and about in our weekly schedule of events. Plan for a festive 4th of July by booking a long weekend in a cabin on a scenic lake, along a cool river or on top of a mountain. Have a look ahead using our online calendar, https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our June restaurant guide. We can help you with your day trip or weekend plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll send you brochures and information for inspiration, just let us know what you like to do. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

June 21-27 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from June 21-27, 2023. There is such a cool variety of events happening this week – come to the First Peak and learn something, get active, be creative, enjoy entertainment! Check out all the ways there are to have fun out and about in our weekly schedule of events. Looking ahead to next weekend – plan for a festive 4th of July by booking a long weekend in a cabin on a scenic lake, along a cool river or on top of a mountain. Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter for holiday activities or have a look ahead using our online calendar, https://firstpeaknc.com/events/. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our June restaurant guide. We can help you with your day trip or weekend plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. We’ll send you brochures and information for inspiration, just let us know what you like to do. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...