October 7-13 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct. 7-13, 2026.
It’s time for the 12th Annual Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF), when downtown Tryon comes to life with filmmakers from around the world, showcasing films in multiple venues plus social events over the weekend. Check out the schedule.
We have lots of great events coming up around the area – view some of our featured events below plus events by the day when you’re ready for some fun at the First Peak.
Thursday at 5pm in Mill Spring – Divertimentos & Dressage Horse Show at Tryon International
Friday at 5:30pm in Green Creek- Old Dairy Social: Music Night at Looking Glass Creamery
Saturday at 11am in Tryon – 2nd Saturday Art Stroll, Downtown Tryon
Sunday at 4pm in Tryon – Owls: Masters of the Night at FENCE
You can also jump to events on a specific day below, or view a week-at-a-glance list of all events happening here→ https://firstpeaknc.com/events/week
Wednesday Oct. 7 Thursday Oct. 08 Friday Oct. 09
Saturday Oct. 10 Sunday Oct. 11 Monday Oct. 12 Tuesday Oct. 13
Want to see what’s happening at venues with regular events – here’s what they have coming up:
- Historic Tryon Movie Theatre hosting the Tryon International Film Festival features this week
- Pearson’s Falls and Glenn events and timed-entry admission tickets in Saluda
- Tryon International events and horse shows and Silver Spoon Saloon live music in Mill Spring
- Green River Eddy’s Tap Room – live music in Saluda
- Parker-Binns Vineyard – live music and more in Mill Spring
- Mountain Brook Vineyards – live music and more in Green Creek
- Iron Key Brewery – live music and more in Columbus
Find your ideal place to stay here, and use our interactive map for all the things to see and do nearby. Look ahead using our online calendar to see more events for fall and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/.
We’re here to help you explore. Message us on Facebook or give us a call 800-440-7848.
We’ll see you soon!
First Peak Visitor Center
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