The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda. Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating. On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket prices, and to purchase advance tickets visit: https://purpleonionsaluda.com/ August: 8/1 Alma Russ, 8/3 Lazybirds, 8/8 Crys Matthews, 8/10 81 Drifters, 8/15 Admiral Radio, 8/17 Funky Junk Joy Peddlers, 8/22 Newfound Gap, 8/24 Holler Choir, 8/29 Clay Ross, and 8/31 The Local Boys July: 7/4 Micheal Flynn, 7/11 Nicholas Edward Williams, 7/13 West End String Band, 7/18 Chris Wilhelm, and 7/20 Alex Krug, and 7/25 Rudy’s Rhythm and Revue June: 6/1 Paper Wings, 6/6 Shane Meade, 6/8 Brian Felix Organ Trio, 6/13 Dulci, 6/15 Jackson Grimm, 6/20 Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner, 6/22 Fancy and the Gentlemen, 6/27 Randy Steele, and 6/29 Dirty French Broads. May: 5/2 Alexa Rose, 5/4 Hannah and the Wistfuls, 5/9 Jon Shain, 5/11 Brother and the Hayes, 5/16 Michael Reno Harrell, 5/18 Reedy River String Band, 5/23 Danielle Howle, 5/25 Tina and Her Pony, and 5/30 Seth and Sara. February: 2/24 Brooks Forsyth and 2/29 Wilder Flower March: 3/2 Funky Junk Joy Peddlers, 3/3 Paul Thorn and Steve Poltz, 3/7 Chuck Brodsky, 3/9 Lonesome Road Band, 3/14 Thunder and Rain, 3/16 Unspoken Tradition, 3/21 Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars, 3/23 Brian Ashley Jones & Melanie Jean, 3/28 Amanda Anne Platt, and 3/30 Nikki Talley and Jason Sharp April: 4/4 Dulci Ellenberger, 4/6 Carver Carmody & McIntire, 4/7 The French Family Band, 4/11...
The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda. Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating. On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket prices, and to purchase advance tickets visit: https://purpleonionsaluda.com/ February: 2/24 Brooks Forsyth and 2/29 Wilder Flower March: 3/2 Funky Junk Joy Peddlers, 3/3 Paul Thorn and Steve Poltz, 3/7 Chuck Brodsky, 3/9 Lonesome Road Band, 3/14 Thunder and Rain, 3/16 Unspoken Tradition, 3/21 Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars, 3/23 Brian Ashley Jones & Melanie Jean, 3/28 Amanda Anne Platt, and 3/30 Nikki Talley and Jason Sharp April: 4/4 Dulci Ellenberger, 4/6 Carver Carmody & McIntire, 4/7 The French Family Band, 4/11 A Night of Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd, 4/13 The Feels, 4/18 Manage, 4/20 The Paper Crowns, 4/25 Jennifer Alvarado, and 4/27 Joseph Hasty and Centerpiece. May: 5/9 Jon Shain ...
February 21-27 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from February 21-27, 2024. These cheerful blooms have us looking forward to spring. It won’t be long until the First Peak is filled with flowers. This week, enjoy warmer weather with a bird walk or sit in the sun while you enjoy music and wine tastings. Browse our events list and make your plans for karaoke, art talks and live music. There’s plenty of time to plan a romantic weekend stay at one of our inns or cabins. Check out our web site for more info: our interactive map, restaurant guide and lodging listings. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we fill in new items. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
February 14-20 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from February 14-20, 2024. Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s time to plan for Wednesday’s Valentine’s Day events. Browse our events list and make your plans for live music, special dinners and much more. There’s plenty of time to plan a romantic weekend stay at one of our inns or cabins. Check out our web site for more info: our interactive map, restaurant guide and lodging listings. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we fill in new items. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
Join Iron Key Brewing on Thursday evening for Trivia w/ Tim at 7pm! Cold beer, great food and loads of fun… with the chance to win great weekly prizes in trivia!
February 7-13 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from February 7-13, 2024. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and it’s not just for couples this year. Enjoy special dinners and movies, plus speed dating, comedy nights and galantine events. Browse our events list for these events and make your plans now. Make it a romantic weekend with a stay at one of our romantic inns or cabins. Check out our web site for more info: our interactive map, restaurant guide and lodging listings. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we fill in new items. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
Free Live Music Wednesday’s from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night and Taco Wednesday. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music. August: 8/7 Angela Easterling, 8/14 TJ Jeter, 8/21 Red Rock Hill, and 8/28 The Accentrix June: 6/5 Andrew Wakefield, 6/12 BJ Cates and Kayla McKinney, 6/19 Trophy Husbands, and 6/26 The Accentrix May: 5/1 David Giles, 5/8 Mark Curtis, 5/15 The Accentrix, 5/22 Jimmy Tatum and Mike Creech, and 5/29 Rachael Graves Duo February: 2/7/24 The Paper Crowns, 2/14/24 Raphael Graves Duo, 2/21/24 The Accentrix, and 2/28/24 Myron Hyman March: 3/6/24 Jimmy Tatum & Mike Creech, 3/13/24 Red Rock Hill, 3/20/24 Jennifer Allsbrook, and 3/27/24 Raphael Graves Duo April: 4/3 Paper Crowns, 4/10 The Accentrix, 4/17 Creative Differences Americans, and 4/24 Andrew Wakefield...
January 31-February 6 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from January 31-February 6, 2024. Enjoy wine, art and nature events this week, plus take a peek at some Valentine events so you can start your plans. Browse our events list for this week’s details. Check out our web site for more info: our interactive map, restaurant guide and lodging listings. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we fill in new items. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
January 24-30 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from January 24-30, 2024. We’ve got quite the variety of events this week, from an MLK celebration, a wine dinner, and barrel racing to live music and karaoke. Browse our events list for this week’s details. Find a cozy inn or cabin for the weekend – check out the lodging listings plus our interactive map and restaurant guide to help with your plans. Keep an eye on our events calendar as we fill in new items. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
January 17-23 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from January 17-23, 2024. There are plenty of ways to enjoy January this week in the First Peak. Check out a “Chase Away the Blues” concert, attend a wine tasting, or snuggle up from the cold weather. Browse our events list for this week’s details. See our lodging listings to find a cozy inn or cabin to cuddle up in front of a fire. Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help with your plans. We’re busy filling in the 2024 events calendar with events, so keep an eye on it to see what’s new. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help. 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...
