December 20 – January 2 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 20, 2023 – January 2, 2024. The holidays are around the corner and we decided to give you two weeks of events in one post, so that you can plan ahead for fun times with family and friends. Take a look at these 3 pages that take us into the new year. There are so many fun things happening, from colorful lights, festive small towns, good things to eat and drink and plenty of live music.  Have a look now so you’ll know how to fill your time when you’re not out enjoying a hike or enjoying a cozy at fire at home. Check out our holiday events list for all the details. Plan your holiday visit to the mountains – pick out the perfect cozy inn or vacation rental. Our interactive map and restaurant guide with hours and info will help you complete your plans. Keep an eye on our calendar for many more events happening throughout the holidays. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help with your plans. 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 here. PHOTO: Tryon International is lit up for lots of Winterfest...

December 13-19 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 13-19, 2023. Things are looking quite festive around here!  Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the season in our three small towns.  Let someone else do the driving – book a chauffeured holiday lights tour so you can enjoy the sparkle with a glass of wine. Check out these and more on our weekly events list and watch for more fun. Plan a holiday visit to the mountains – pick out the perfect cozy inn or vacation rental. Keep an eye on our calendar for many more events happening this week and throughout the holidays. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help with your plans. 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 here. PHOTO: Tryon International is lit up for lots of Winterfest...

December 6-12 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from December 6-12, 2023. The holiday and ‘winter’ festivities are in full swing.  Saluda is in our small town spotlight this week with many events happening on Friday.  Or find your own way to enjoy the season:  create crafts, buy crafts, taste wine, eat well, and enjoy music/decorations around the area. Check out these and more on our weekly events list and watch for more fun. Plan a holiday visit to the mountains – find a cozy inn or vacation rental that will make your spirits bright. Keep an eye on our calendar for many more events happening this week and throughout the holidays. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help with your plans. 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...

November 29-December 5 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 29-December 5, 2023. We’re kicking off weeks of holiday festivities, starting with the first of our small town Christmas events. Friday brings a Christmas stroll to downtown Tryon – it’s filled with Christmas cheer and the shops stay open later. Check out these and more on our weekly events list and watch for more fun. Important Note:  the Columbus Christmas Parade and holiday activities in Stearns Park has been postponed until December 16. Come see us for the day or the weekend – find a cozy inn or vacation rental that’s just your style. We’ll be making a list of Holiday Happenings throughout the month to help you make plans, or keep an eye on our calendar for many more events happening this week and in the months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us know if we can help with your plans. 828-894-2324. e-mail us Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

November 22-28 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 22-28, 2023. Happy Thanksgiving! We are filled with gratitude for this beautiful area and we’re glad that you love it too. Here’s what’s happening around Saluda, Tryon, Columbus and Green Creek, North Carolina this week. Come see us for the day or the weekend – find the perfect inn or vacation rental that’s just your style. If you’re looking for restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day, hurry and make reservations – here’s the list that we know about. After the holiday, explore with your friends and family and hike, taste wine, listen to music, etc. There’s a lot to choose from. It’s Small Business Saturday, so it’s a great time to get some holiday shopping done while supporting the locally owned shops on our main streets and throughout the First Peak. Then, it’s time to start making plans for the holiday events that are just around the corner! We’ll be making a list of Holiday Happenings for you, or you can keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this week and in the months ahead. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us help with your plans. – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter here. Happy Thanksgiving image from...

November 15-21 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 15-21, 2023. We are loving the gold glow that is shining from the mountains and the bright fall colors of the understory trees. It is beautiful here at the First Peak – come see! The photo above was taken Sunday, Nov. 12. Consider renting one of our large homes with amazing mountain views, a modern kitchen and lots of gathering places to make the most of Thanksgiving with friends and family. Or maybe a cozy cabin for two with a fireplace is the perfect fit. Either way, make things easier by pre-ordering all or part of your meal, or eating out on Thanksgiving Day. But don’t delay, reservation deadlines are coming quickly. Here’s our expanded Thanksgiving guide to help you plan for your holiday meals. In this week’s schedule, we focus on local versions of royalty. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of our treasured Purple Onion Restaurant in Saluda, enjoy the music of Bach and learn about the Appalachian plant kingdom. Plus, there are plenty of fun events that we count on each week. Use our website as your trip planner. Our interactive map and restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Keep an eye on our events calendar for a lot of holiday events popping up around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Let us help with your plans for the weekend or for the holidays – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

November 8-14 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 8-14, 2023. We are just tipping past peak fall colors, but there is still much color on the way to enjoy. The photo above was taken Tuesday, Nov. 7. In this week’s schedule, you’ll find all sorts of wine, arts, music, history, and equestrian happenings to enjoy amidst the fall beauty. With Thanksgiving approaching, pre-order deadlines are coming quickly and reservations will fill up. Here’s our special edition Thanksgiving guide to help you plan for your holiday meals. Keep an eye on our events calendar for more events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Use our website as your trip planner and come visit! Stay at a local inn or cabin. Our interactive map and our restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

GUIDE: Thanksgiving Meal Options for November 2023, updated 11/14/2023 We are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving here in the First Peak of the Blue Ridge! Here’s our updated special edition Thanksgiving guide to help you plan for your holiday meals. Find pre-order deadlines and reservation options for the holiday meal. You can also select the images of the pages below to full them full size. We’ll publish the list of events for that time period on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Until then, keep an eye on our events calendar for additional events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We are happy to help with your holiday plans – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Happy Thanksgiving!First Peak Visitor Center Happy Thanksgiving image from...

November 1-7 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 1-7, 2023. Fall colors are really popping this week! 🍁 Come see for yourself! 🍂 Plan a weekend getaway for great fall color and a lot of fun events during this magnificent time of year. It’s time for the Tryon Beer Fest and several other favorites. In its 90th year, the Any and All Dog Show is officially our longest running event! It’s a lot of silly fun with our doggos. Bring yours or just come and watch the fun. It’s also time to tour some of those gorgeous horse barns in our area – five farms are welcoming you to have a look inside. Take a look at these events plus wine tastings, live music and more in this week’s schedule. Keep an eye on our events calendar for more events happening around the area. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Use our website as your trip planner and come visit! Stay at a local inn or cabin. Our interactive map and our restaurant guide will help you discover great things around the First Peak. Let us help with your plans for the weekend – call us at 828-894-2324 or send an e-mail. Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Halloween and 10/25-31 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at both the weekly events and  the Halloween events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from October 27-31, 2023. Wow – our community loves Halloween! We’re sending the events out now to give you time to find a costume and make plans! Click this link or see the images below for Halloween-themed events. There are lots of fun things for the family, including trick/trunk or treat, a campfire, etc. But there are also scary movies, costume parties and live music for the “big kids.” Here’s our usual newsletter this week to cover a full schedule of ‘normal’ things happening. 😁 Get out and enjoy the festivities during this beautiful time of year! Have fun!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...