May 15-21 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 15-21, 2024. It’s a big week here at the First Peak!  It’s the 19th year for the Saluda Arts Festival, when the town is full of art, music, food and happy people enjoying our smallest downtown.  May is a great month to enjoy outdoor events in the mountains, including live music, a sunset winery party, equestrian events and Saturday Night Lights festivals.  Check out our weekly events list for lots of other events happening and make your plans now. Use our interactive map to find trails and attractions to visit while you’re here.  Grab some ice cream or a bite nearby using our local restaurant guide. We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

May 8-14 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 8-14, 2024. Happy Mother’s Day – enjoy time with family this weekend. Saturday brings festivals, nature walks, live music and wine/cider tastings. Sunday brunch in the mountains makes a nice a treat. Details are in this week’s events list. Come stay for the weekend and enjoy time exploring the mountain scenery. Check out our lodging listings find a B&B or cabin that’s a perfect fit for mom. See what’s new with our restaurants when you’re here – expanded hours/menus and new offerings. Check for their hours and info in our monthly restaurant guide. Use our interactive map to find attractions and shops unique to our area. We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

May 1-7 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 1-7, 2024. It’s a great time to go outside and enjoy this beautiful late spring weather in the mountains– so much is going on this week! Check out local festivals on Saturday, drop by the summer farmer’s markets, enter a disc golf tournament plus music, hikes and wine/cider – details are in this events list.  NOTE – the Spring Festival in Columbus has been moved to its rain date – next Saturday, May 11. Come stay for the weekend and enjoy time exploring our small mountain towns. Check out our lodging listings for vacation rentals to suit all your needs. Try one of our new restaurants when you’re here. Check for their hours and info in our monthly restaurant guide. Use our interactive map to find attractions and shops unique to our area. We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 24-30 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 24-30, 2024. Get out and enjoy different perspectives at the First Peak this week, from silver airstreams appearing in downtown Tryon to a re-creation of a Southern Railroad dining experience.  Check out a dog agility show and a community day at FENCE, an arts market and a science festival. Browse through a variety of happenings on this week’s events list for details. Come stay for the weekend and enjoy time exploring our small mountain towns, wineries and dairy farm with creamery – the views are lovely. Check out our lodging listings for vacation rentals to suit all your needs. Try one of our new restaurants when you’re here. Check for their hours and info in our monthly restaurant guide. Use our interactive map to find hikes, parks and scenic spots around the area. See what’s coming in the next few months using our events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 17-23 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 17-23, 2024. Ready for a late spring weekend in the mountains? Come enjoy bright flowers and a full canopy of green leaves during events like an all-day pig pickin, Hemp Fest in downtown Tryon, wine dinners, live music, nature walks, horse shows, and even grilled cheese tastings. Browse through a variety of happenings on this week’s events list for details. Come stay for the weekend and enjoy time exploring our wineries and dairy farm with creamery – the views are lovely. Check out our lodging listings for vacation rentals to suit all your needs. Try one of our new restaurants when you’re here. Check for their hours and info in our monthly restaurant guide. Use our interactive map to find hikes, parks and scenic spots around the area. See what’s coming in the next few months using our events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 10-16 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 10-16, 2024. This week you can catch the 76th Block House Steeplechase for loads of family fun. Refer to this week’s events list for details, including other live music, art, trivia and market events this week. Plan to stay for a weekend for Steeplechase, wine and cider tastings, and Saturday small town strolls. Check out our lodging listings for vacation rentals to suit all your needs. Try one of our new restaurants when you’re here. Check for their hours and info in our monthly restaurant guide. Discover hikes, parks and scenic spots on our web site or use our interactive map to find fun things to do in a specific area. See what’s coming in the next few months using our events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here if you’d like more information – just ask! 828-894-2324. e-mail us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...