September 30-October 6 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from September 30-Oct. 6, 2026.
This week of sunny days and cooler nights makes it a great time for 2 car shows this weekend, live music, art events, markets, guided hikes and more. The photo shows people in bee suits having an apiary experience at The Orchard Inn. See some of our featured events below and plus events by the day when you’re ready for some fun at the First Peak.
Wednesday at 6pm in Tryon – An Evening with Bernie Harbert-The Lost Sea Expedition: A Man, A Mule, America at FENCE
Thursday at 7:30pm in Saluda – Live Music at Purple Onion
Friday at 6:30pm in Mill Spring – Next Stop Comedy Tour at Parker-Binns
Saturday at 10am in Saluda – Exclusive Apiary Experience at Orchard Inn
Sunday at 2pm in Saluda – Walk in the Woods – guided trail walk
Monday at 6pm in Columbus – Music Bingo at Iron Key
Tuesday at 6pm in Tryon and Columbus – Trivia Nights
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 Sept. 30 Thursday Oct. 01 Friday Oct. 02
Saturday Oct. 03 Sunday Oct. 04 Monday Oct. 05 Tuesday Oct. 06
Want to see what’s happening at venues with regular events – here’s what they have coming up:
- Historic Tryon Movie Theatre showing “Tony” 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
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.
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First Peak Visitor Center
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