December 31 – January 6 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 31, 2025 – January 6, 2026. Happy New Year! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays. If you’re looking for a way to ring in the new year here in the mountains, then we’ve got a lot of fun and festive New Year’s Eve celebrations – including some with less traditional timing, like Noon Year’s Eve and Tryon Midnight (with a ball drop at10pm – pictured above). Check them all out here and make your plans. If a cozy night in is more your style, then we’ve got the luxurious inns and a wide variety of vacation rentals to suit the occasion. Get some takeout (here’s our current restaurant guide to help with your choices) and enjoy the quiet. Either way, start the new year with a late breakfast in one of our historic small towns (Tryon, Saluda and Columbus), then get some fresh air with a walk along one of our scenic trails.  There’s more to do in the new year and beyond – you’ll find those events in our online events calendar. We’re happy to help you find an experience for the day or a place to stay. You can message us on Facebook. Cheers!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

December 24 – January 6 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 24, 2025 – January 6, 2026. Wishing you joy during this holiday season! Make some time for a visit to the First Peak – come spend the day in our scenic small towns or spend a peaceful night under starry skies. This newsletter covers two weeks – focusing on the festivities surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There’s such a variety of events – find a celebration that’s just right. Have a look at this week’s events list plus find more happenings during this two-week period and beyond using our online events calendar. Historic Saluda, Tryon and Columbus are full of cheer with locally owned shops and restaurants – a great way to spend the holidays! Check out our December Restaurant Guide for the latest hours. We’re happy to help you find an experience for the day or a place to stay for the weekend. You can message us on Facebook. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

December 17-23 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 17-23, 2025. The festivities continue around our beautiful mountain area – we hope you’re not too busy to enjoy it. Come and enjoy peaceful nights filled with holiday lights and bright starry skies. The festivities continue around the First Peak. Don your ugly sweaters, eat pancakes with Santa and watch our local scenery light up the big screen in our very own Christmas movie released this year – “Christmas in Mistletoe.” Have a look at this week’s events list to find these events plus holiday lights, wine and dinner events, live music and more. Find your fun! Our charming small towns of Saluda, Tryon and Columbus are full of holiday cheer and locally owned shops and restaurants – a great way to enjoy yourself while crossing things off your list. We’re happy to help you find your way. You can reply to this message or contact us at 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...

December 10-16 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 10-16, 2025. Don’t lose yourself in the holiday rush this season – experience the holiday hush instead, with mountain views, great food and bright starry nights. Come to the mountains for a night or two – enjoy the holiday lights and festivals or just snuggle up in a cozy B&B or cabin. Our calendar is full of festive happenings – parades, strolls, concerts, plays, markets and more! Have a look at this week’s events list and find your fun at the First Peak! Stroll our small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus, drink hot chocolate and get some holiday shopping done while supporting our locally owned shops and the Christmas markets. Stay tuned for our weekly updates or have a look ahead using our online events calendar to help you plan for a festive holiday season. We’re happy to help you find your way. You can reply to this message or contact us at 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...

December 3-9 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 3-9, 2025. It’s officially time to get into the holiday spirit. All three of our small towns – Tryon, Saluda and Columbus – are starting their wonderful series of parades, evening strolls and decorations along their main streets.   Come see us – enjoy a cabin with a fireplace, the beautiful mountain scenery and authentic holiday shopping at our many locally owned shops. This week’s events are ready to inspire you with creative classes, holiday concerts and special themed dinners. Have a look at this week’s events list for all the details. Stay tuned for our weekly updates or have a look ahead using our online events calendar to help you plan for a festive holiday season. Pick out a vacation rental or small-town inn that’s just right. We’re happy to help. You can reply to this message or contact us at 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...