Jan. 2-14 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Jan. 2-14, 2025. Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and will get a chance for some rest and relaxation in this quieter time. A mountain inn or cabin with a fireplace might be just the thing to help you relax! Browse our events list for the next two weeks to see the music, movies and wine events coming up. (Note that we’ll be preparing these using longer time periods during the quieter months.) Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. We’re busy filling in the 2025 calendar with events, so keep an eye on it regularly to see this week’s latest additions or what’s happening in the months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help with your plans. 828-894-2324. email us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Dec. 18-31 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 18-31, 2024. Wishing you a joyful holiday season – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy nightly events at Tryon Resort, plus live music, great movies, parties, special dinners and a classic New Year’s event – Tryon Midnight (celebrated at 10pm). We’ve created a 3-page newsletter with events through the end of the year so that you make plans for some fun during this season. There’s a lot to choose from – have a look at our two-week list of events. Make your holiday plans using our website to guide you. Start with a cozy place to stay and use this guide to add local attractions, activities, restaurants and shops.      We’re full of ideas – let us help with last minute gift ideas and your getaway plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Dec. 11-17 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 11-17, 2024. The First Peak sparkles this time of year – join us for more beautiful small town Christmas festivities this month! This week, enjoy holiday events along the main streets of Tryon and Saluda, plus concerts, art and holiday markets, special dinners and carriage rides. Have a look at this week’s events calendar and our list of Holiday Happenings so you don’t miss a thing. Make your holiday plans using our website to guide you. Start with a cozy place to stay and use this guide to add local attractions, activities, restaurants and shops. Please support our local businesses through this season – for a holiday meal, great gifts, or invite friends and family for a getaway. It will mean a lot!     We’re full of ideas – let us help you with your gift ideas and plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Dec. 4-10 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 4-10, 2024. The First Peak sparkles this time of year – join us for beautiful small town festivities this month! Each town has its own extra-special time to greet you – check out our list of Holiday Happenings and come to enjoy parades, music, treats, local shops and festive lights. There are wonderful ongoing holiday events – from Christmas markets to festivals and magical light shows. This week, Tryon and Columbus are in the spotlight. You’ll find them listed on our weekly newsletter, plus holiday markets, special dinners, ice skating, wine tasting and live music. Make your holiday plans using our website to guide you. Start with a cozy place to stay and use this guide to add local attractions, activities, restaurants and shops. Please support our local businesses through this season – for a holiday meal, great gifts, or invite friends and family for a getaway. It will mean a lot!     We’re full of ideas – let us help you with your gift ideas and plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Nov. 27-Dec. 3 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov 27-Dec. 3, 2024. Happy Thanksgiving! We are filled with gratitude for all the ways people are helping us recover after the hurricane – and that includes you! We hope you can enjoy some time here with your friends and family – watch a drone show, enjoy an oyster roast, listen to music, sing karaoke, etc. There’s a lot to choose from – have a look at this week’s events calendar. It’s Small Business Saturday – it’s a great time to get some holiday shopping done while supporting our locally owned shops and the Christmas markets. Then, it’ll be time to start making plans for the holidays! Here’s a list of Holiday Happenings over the next month to help you plan for some festive fun – make a long weekend out of it with a stay at a mountain inn or vacation rental. Use this link to our website when you make your plans around the area – it shows lists of local businesses that are open, by type. The latest restaurant guide with hours is available here. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates and consider a couple of ways you can interact with our local businesses this fall. They will be grateful! We’re happy to help. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter here. Top graphic by...

Nov 20-26 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov 20-26, 2024. Come and spend the weekend in Tryon – it’s time for the 10th Annual Tryon International Film Festival. Screening sites and events are happening around downtown. Check out this event and more in this week’s events calendar. It’s also one week before Thanksgiving, so find yourself a beautiful vacation rental and then use our planner on page 3 to pre-order dishes or make reservations for the holiday meal. We are open and can’t wait to see you. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for current photos and info. Read our blog with information on how to visit, including the latest info on all the lodging, restaurants and attractions that are confirmed open, and those that are temporarily closed. The latest restaurant guide with their hours is available here. We can help with information and plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Nov 13-19 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov 13-19, 2024. We hope you’ve been enjoying this beautiful fall season – we sure have. Take some time to visit us – celebrate history in Tryon; plus enjoy food, music, dancing and the arts around the First Peak. Get out in nature with a guided bird walk or a wagon ride alongside the Green Creek Hounds (pictured above). Check out this week’s events calendar for the details. Or start making plans now for Thanksgiving at a beautiful vacation rental with a gourmet kitchen! We are open and can’t wait to see you. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for current photos and info. Consider a couple of ways you can visit and support our local businesses this fall and holiday season. They will be grateful! Read our blog with information on how to visit, including the latest info on all the lodging, restaurants and attractions that are confirmed open, and those that are temporarily closed. The latest restaurant guide with their hours is available here. We can help with information and plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Nov 6-12 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov 6-12, 2024. Have you had a fall trip to the mountains yet? It’s not too late!  There’s still a lot of green leaves around our area, so our beautiful fall color will continue for a while. Come for the weekend and enjoy some of our many small town events, wine tastings, great meals and evenings filled with music. Check out this week’s events calendar for the details. Or start making plans now for Thanksgiving at a beautiful vacation rental with a gourmet kitchen! We are open and can’t wait to see you. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for current photos and info. Our peak fall color is happening now, so make a plan to visit. The Gorge Zipline is back open and running trips – a great way to experience the beauty of the mountains. Read our blog with information on how to visit, including the latest info on all the lodging, restaurants and attractions that are confirmed open, and those that are temporarily closed. The latest restaurant guide with their hours is available here. We can help with information and plans. You can reply to this message or contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Oct 30-Nov 5 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct 30-Nov 5, 2024. There’s beautiful fall color and more Halloween fun happening, so come see us soon! Thursday is packed with spooky events for any age – just wear a costume! The weekend brings the 13th Annual Tryon Beer Fest and one of our longest running events – the 91st Any and All Dog show – silly fun centered around the quirks of man’s best friend. Check out this week’s events calendar for the details. We are open and can’t wait to see you for an event or a weekend getaway. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for current photos and info. Our peak fall color is happening now, so make a plan to visit. Read our blog with information on how to visit, including the latest info on all the lodging, restaurants and attractions that are confirmed open, and those that are temporarily closed. The latest restaurant guide with their hours is available here. We can help with information and plans. You can contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...