June 14-20 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from June 14-20, 2023. We’re excited for the summer concert season! It’s time for the first show of Top of the Grade concert series this week in Saluda, featuring The Sufi Brothers. Head this way for Father’s Day weekend – rent a cool cabin on a mountain or a lake and enjoy the time away. The calendar is packed with a great mix of history, music, wine, sunsets, car shows and food!  Find these details and more in our weekly schedule of events. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our June restaurant guide. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ 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 7-13 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from June 7-13, 2023. We’re excited for the summer concert season! It’s time for the first show of the Summer Tracks concert series this week in Tryon, featuring Sol Driven Train. Head this way for live music and dinner, or wine tastings at shops and wineries. If you want to enjoy a cool movie, the Historic Tryon Movie Theatre is the perfect spot to watch some classics this week – Jaws and Singing in the Rain. Find these details and more in our weekly schedule of events. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our June restaurant guide. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ 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...

May 31-June 6 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 31-June 6, 2023. Hope you had a great weekend. See what’s coming up this week – nature walks, concerts, wine tastings, etc. Find these details and more in our weekly schedule of events. We can help you with your day trip or weekend plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our current restaurant guide. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

May 24-30 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 24-30, 2023. We hope you have the chance to do something fun during this 3-day weekend! Come to the mountains for the day or stay with us and enjoy music in the amphitheater at the Tryon Fine Arts Center or stroll through downtown Tryon for its 4th Friday event. Winery events include dinner, painting and of course, live music and tastings. Saturday Night Lights at the Tryon International Equestrian Center is always a fun (and free) festival with friends and family. Find these details and more in our weekly schedule of events. Memorial Day Weekend would be a meaningful time to walk through the exhibits at the House of Flags Museum in Columbus (photo above) – open as usual Saturday from 10am-4pm and Tuesday from 10am-1pm, plus special hours this Monday for Memorial Day, 10am-1pm. We can help you with your plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Know before you go – find local restaurant hours and info in our current restaurant guide. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

May 17-23 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 17-23, 2023. It’s time to kick off summer festivals at the First Peak – yay!  Don’t miss the free 18th Annual Saluda Arts Festival on Saturday bringing nearly 100 artists plus live music and family friendly activities to downtown Saluda. You’ll also find festivities that repeat throughout the summer, including Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International Equestrian Center and the 3rd Friday Sunset Celebration at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  Plus there’s live music, nature walks, theater and more listed in our weekly schedule of events. Start making your plans! We can help you find a great place to stay or plan your day – call 828-894-2324 or send an email. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

May 10-16 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 10-16, 2023. Happy Mother’s Day! Treat your mom to a weekend visit to the mountains. It’s so beautiful now with the mountain laurel blooming – come see! In addition to brunch, make plans to do several of the fun things on this list, like an outdoor concert at Tryon Fine Arts Center or an art reception at Upstairs Artspace. Check out these happenings plus lots more in our weekly schedule of events. We’re here to help you plan some fun – call 828-894-2324 or send an email. Pick out one of our beautiful inns for your stay. Then use this list to find some great local restaurants – this link shows the current hours and information. Keep an eye on our events calendar for events happening this month and on into summer. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

May 3-9 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 3-9, 2023. You probably know this is horse country – this weekend you can see horse shows at all 3 venues in our area. It’s a great time to try something new – walk a local labyrinth, create a painting in the park or catch up with our local farmers as our markets return to their summer schedules. Check out these happenings plus lots more in our weekly schedule of events. Make it a weekend with a stay at one of the many vacation rentals listed on our web site – check out someplace new or visit one of our beautiful inns. Here’s our restaurant guide – this link will show May hours and information – the printed edition is out now. We’re here to help you plan some fun – call 828-894-2324 or send an email. Keep an eye on our events calendar for ideas and to plan a summer visit. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

April 26-May 2 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 26-May 2, 2023. The outdoors are calling – come to the mountains this weekend! Go on a guided bird walk, enjoy an art stroll, watch a dog agility competition or enjoy live music as the Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Outdoor Concert Series kicks off this week. Check out these happenings plus lots more in our weekly schedule of events. We have lots of new vacation rentals on our web site – check out someplace new or visit one of our beautiful inns. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures.  Watch for the May edition coming soon. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this month and into summer. We’re here to help you plan some fun – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

March 26-April 4 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from March 29-April 4, 2023. There are so many fun things happening around the First Peak this week! Start with a fundraiser that invites you to take a closer look at the beautiful 1804 ‘Green River House.’ Then the music begins with a disco party, Singo (new to us – Song bingo), karaoke, a classic movie musical and of course, all the wonderful live music. Oh, and we’re not foolin’ – there really is an Easter Egg Hunt on April Fool’s Day! 😄 We’re here to help you put together a fun weekend or a Spring Break getaway – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. Discover a cabin or inn with gardens in bloom. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Click on the photos below to scroll through the pages. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this month and into summer. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

March 22-28 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from March 22-28, 2023. After some cold nights, we are ready to get out and about and enjoy a variety of events and gatherings around the First Peak. Come join us! Downtown Tryon showcases the arts on Friday evening, the fairies are scheduled to appear in Stearns Park in Columbus on Saturday, and live music is happening all around. Find something fun in our weekly schedule of events . We’re here to help you put together put together a festive spring day or weekend – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. Discover a cabin or inn with gardens in bloom. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Click on the photos below to scroll through the pages. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...