Oct 9-15 NEWS/UPDATES & EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct 9-15, 2024. What a difference a week makes! Thanks to the amazing crews and agencies working around the clock, the First Peak is rebounding faster than we imagined. We hope that is true for you too. We want to welcome you to visit the First Peak soon – your day trips and overnight stays are so important for our local businesses, especially during the fall season. Our peak fall color will start mid-October in the higher elevations and then cascade down to the lower elevations around Halloween, ensuring that we have weeks of peak fall color. Please plan to visit us for a weekend getaway – you are an important part of our recovery! We are excited to say that we have many events on the calendar this week – make some time for yourselves. Enjoy free community concerts in Saluda and Tryon. The Saturday Night Lights festival returns to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (which is also serving as a central site for local food and clothing distributions, and more – we are so grateful). The wineries and creamery are open for tastings and beautiful views sure to ease the stress we’ve experienced. We want you to know that our small town main streets, many restaurants, shops, attractions, lodging and more have reopened and look forward to seeing you. Some of our scenic natural areas need time to evaluate their property and provide recovery next steps or timing – including trails, attractions and scenic roads....

Sept 25-Oct 1 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Sept 25-Oct 1, 2024. Let early fall events inspire your next visit to the First Peak. There are so many things happening this week! Downtown Tryon is in the spotlight as the History Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary around town. Pick a festival featuring crafts, music, food and/or wine. Check it all out in this week’s schedule. Use our website and latest restaurant guide to help you explore. Look ahead on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area.  We’re here to help – 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...

Sept 18-24 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Sept 18-24, 2024. Find something to inspire your next visit to the First Peak. Get a special insider’s look at five of our farms and enjoy views like these when you stop by Looking Glass Creamery on the Farm Tour. (???? submitted)  Discover history and nature; enjoy wine, food and festivals throughout the area. Check it all out in this week’s schedule. Use our latest restaurant guide to help as you explore and look ahead on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. We’re here to help – 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...

Sept 11-17 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Sept 11-17, 2024. Find something to inspire your next visit to the First Peak. Enjoy special events at our wineries, art strolls throughout our small towns and more. Check it all out in this week’s schedule. Use our website and latest restaurant guide to help you explore. Look ahead on our events calendar for fall events happening around the area. We’re here to help – 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...