April 23-29 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 23-29, 2025. Happy spring! Come visit and make the most of this season. It’s the 9th Annual Pig Pickin’ event at Parker-Binns Vineyard – get tickets in advance for this festive day of food and wine. This week features nature programs, family fun, the arts, wine and music events. Check our events list to see what’s coming up. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look. 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...

April 16-22 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 16-22, 2025. Happy spring! Our towns and trails are filled with bright flowers and spring greens – such a welcome sight! Come and see for yourself. Check our events list for a wide variety of events over the next week. The weekend is full of music, brunches and Easter egg hunts – look in the countryside at FENCE, Looking Glass Creamery and more, or around town and local parks. And yes, even adults have their own egg hunts at some locations. Get out and about and have some fun with us. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look and ask for help – we love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. 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...

April 9-15 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 9-15, 2025. Happy spring! Make time for a visit to enjoy the wildflowers, azaleas, dogwoods and other native plants blooming now – it’s lovely! Take in one of the many outdoor events that make the most of these beautiful days – live music, arts, wine tastings, etc. Our first Easter events are happening this week – there’s an egg hunt for kids and one for adults – and next week there will be many more. Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our April restaurant guide is out now – it includes lots of updates and the wonderful news that Green River Bar-B-Que in Saluda has reopened after months of recovery from hurricane damages!! We’re here to 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...

April 2-8 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 2-8, 2025. Enjoy spring at the First Peak with beautiful flowers, tiny green leaves and the welcome humidity in the air this week! The much-needed rain has helped the firefighters put an end to the wildfires in our area. Come for a visit and learn more about the famous Saluda Grade – the Night at the Museum brings history to life at the Saluda Historic Depot on Friday, then learn more of the railroad’s nearly 200-year history on Tuesday. There’s plenty of wine, equestrian events and live music this week, plus a second chance to Go Fly a Kite at FENCE! Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our April restaurant guide is out now – it includes lots of updates and the wonderful news that Green River Bar-B-Que in Saluda has reopened after months of recovery from hurricane damages!! We’re here to 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...

Mar 26-Ap 1 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Mar. 26 – Ap. 1, 2025. Wow, what a week it’s been for our beautiful county. You might have seen the wildfires in our wilderness areas on the news. We’re ready for some rain! Otherwise, it’s business as usual in our towns and most areas – the smoke comes and goes. Touch base with us for guidance. We are grateful for the tremendous support by firefighters from near and far, and all the people working to protect to our communities. This weekend offers opportunities for us to connect in our small towns. Maybe Tryon’s April Fool’s Festival, with its outhouse races and ‘trashion’ show, is just what we all need to breathe some life into a spring day.  There are lots of live music events, including Saturday’s ‘Chase Away the Blues’ concert event. It’s the perfect time for a local spring favorite – Go Fly a Kite day at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center). A huge green field with families flying kites is a wonderful sight! You’ll find lots of ways to enjoy this weather while supporting our local businesses. Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to 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...

Mar 12-25 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Mar. 12-25, 2025. The early spring flowers are blooming and the days are longer – yay! Get outside with a guided bird walk or horse show. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day celebrations plus live music, dancing, art and wine events. Browse our events list for the next two weeks to see what’s coming up. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we continue to add events for this 2-week period and beyond. Come for a visit and walk our creekside nature trails that showcase woodland spring wildflowers. Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. Watch our online events calendar to see what’s happening in the weeks and months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to 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...

Feb 26-Mar 11 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 26-Mar. 11, 2025. It’s almost spring – we’ve seen the first daffodils of the season blooming this week. 😀 Come for a mountain visit and enjoy the best of this seasonal transition – warmer days and cold nights – with creative events around the First Peak.  Browse our events list for the next two weeks to see the art, wine, music and dancing events coming up. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we continue to add events for this 2-week period and beyond. Snuggle up for the weekend in one of our cozy mountain inns or vacation rentals with the perfect amenities for your stay. Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. Watch our online events calendar to see what’s happening in the weeks and months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to 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...

Feb 12-25 + Valentine EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 12-25, 2025, including Valentine events on Page 3. It’s almost Valentine’s Day – come see us for a night out, or even better, snuggle up for the weekend in one of cozy mountain inns or vacation rentals with the perfect amenities for your winter stay. It’s time to connect with those we love. We have lots of ways to do that – browse our events list for the next two weeks to see the art, wine, food, music and dancing events coming up, plus a list of Valentine-themed events on Page 3. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we continue to add events during this 2-week period. (Note that we are publishing these using longer time periods during the quieter months.) Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. Watch our online events calendar to see what’s happening in the weeks and months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to 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...

Feb 8-15 VALENTINE EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a special edition with Valentine-themed events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 8-15, 2025. Valentine’s Day is around the corner – make your plans for a mountain getaway to celebrate with your favorite people. Make it cozy with a cabin in the woods, or expansive with long-range mountain views. Either way, you’ll love it here. Browse our special Valentine edition soon so you can make your plans. You can find all the events for this time period on our events calendar. Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. We’re here to 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...

Jan. 29-Feb 11 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Jan. 29-Feb. 11, 2025. Valentine’s Day is around the corner – make your plans for a mountain getaway to celebrate with your favorite people. Make it cozy with a cabin in the woods, or expansive with long-range mountain views. Either way, you’ll love it here. Browse our events list for the next two weeks to see the art, wine, and music events coming up. We’ll be doing a special Valentine edition soon so you can make your plans. (Note that we’ll be posting these using longer time periods during the quieter months.) Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you complete your plans. Watch our online events calendar to see what’s happening in the weeks and months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to 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...