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...

Oct 23-29 EVENTS plus Halloween Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct 23-29, 2024. Do you have your costume ready? You’ll need it for one of the many Halloween events starting this weekend – from Trunk or Treating to a Halloween-themed drone light show and Hallo-Wine! We’ve always been great at having lots of Halloween fun and this year is no exception. Check out our Halloween special edition calendar with events from October 25-31. 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 developing in the higher elevations and will continue around our area through early November, 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 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 16-22 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct 16-22, 2024. This autumn, we’re ready for you to fall in love with our mountains. We are open for visitors and can’t wait to see you. Your day trips and overnight stays are so important for our local businesses right now. Check out our events calendar and plan a trip. This week’s events include some of our favorites – Friday Sunset Celebration at Parker-Binns Vineyard, Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International Equestrian Center, live music, some specialty food events, and more.  Our peak fall color is starting now in the higher elevations and will cascade down to the lower elevations through early November, ensuring that we have weeks of peak fall color. Read our blog with information on how to visit this fall, 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 hours is available here.  We want you to know that our small town main streets and most businesses have reopened and look forward to seeing you. But 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. There are still some places that are closed and should be avoided for safety and security. Be sure to verify information directly with each location prior to your visit – we can help at 828-894-2324, send us an e-mail or check the location’s Facebook page/call them directly. We can help...

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...

Aug 28-Sept 3 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Aug 28-Sept 3, 2024. It’s time for great music to come to town at the 3rd Annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival. This year’s line-up from Friday-Sunday includes dozens of amazing musicians, including Tanya Tucker, Old Crow Medicine Show, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, Yonder Mountain String Band and The Steeldrivers. For more information on this year’s festival and to purchase tickets, visit earlscruggsmusicfest.com. Day and weekend tickets are available online and at the gate. Read our blog for more info. Need a place to stay for Labor Day Weekend or the festival? There is local lodging available, so call us at 828-894-2324 or reply – we can match you with great options. Of course, there are lots of other things going on around the area, so check it all out in this week’s schedule and make plans for a festive long weekend! Use our interactive map to find things while you’re in the area. Here’s our restaurant guide with current hours, organized by town. We’re here to help. Call 828-894-2324 or e-mail us for more information. 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...