Friday, May 20, 2011 No Comments
With more than 45 juried artists, this year’s arts festival promises to be the best ever in eight years! Join us on Saturday, May 21 from 10am-5pm for this wonderful, free event.
Fine artists from all over western North Carolina and South Carolina will exhibit and sell oil, water colors, acrylic paintings and drawings, wood [...]
Tags: Saluda Arts Festival May
Category: Arts, Music, Saluda, Special Events
Thursday, April 14, 2011 1 Comment
The Tryon foothills area has the perfect climate for growing grapes, thanks in part to its elevation and a “thermal belt” – which moderates temperatures next to the mountains year-round. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Tryon was well known for its table and wine grapes. Due to prohibition, these family businesses dried up [...]
Category: Food, Polk County, Special Events
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 No Comments
When asked about our area, most folks mention Horse Country. Tryon has a long history of equestrian pursuits – from the first Blockhouse Steeplechase held in 1946 to the nearly year-round horse events held at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. But you need not be a ‘horse person’ to enjoy the beauty of the green [...]
Category: Adventure, Equestrian, Polk County
