JULY 2010
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We have an amazing weekend of free activities coming up, so come and stay Friday through Sunday and enjoy an outdoor concert and studio tours all across our beautiful area. Enjoy great food, and if you can find the time, some of our scenic outdoor activities! Plus there's a month's worth great events to learn about.

 
Art Trek Tryon July 24-25 2010

Free Studio Tours this Weekend: Art Trek Tryon
We are so blessed to have a huge number of talented artists all around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge, and now you can easily immerse yourself in this community. The Upstairs Artspace has put together a marvelous, free tour of 40 artist studios and galleries – an opportunity that only comes once a year during ART TREK TRYON. Pick up a map and visit all the artists that catch your eye or discover all the artists centered around one of the towns. Or, head to a nook of this beautiful area that you’ve never explored and delve in to the amazing talent that is tucked away but just waiting to be discovered. Download the map or pick one up at the First Peak Visitor Center or several other gathering spots.

You can start with a preview party on Friday night (7/23) at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon. Then spend Saturday and Sunday (7/24-25) driving from studio to studio. You’ll experience an impressive variety of fine art and craft, including painting, sculpture, pottery, woodturning, fiber art, metalsmithing, and more. All the art is for sale.

Pair the day’s events with a comfortable stay at one of our many local inns, a great meal at one of our locally owned restaurants and one of the many live music options this weekend. If you can’t make the tour, a complementary exhibition of work by participating artists at the Upstairs runs through August 17. Enjoy!
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Take in one of our Great Summer Concerts
Summer Tracks ConcertsWe have so many great concerts going on during the summer, whether outdoor shows or just great performers at our favorite restaurants. Check out the details, including a few for this weekend! Read More...

 
Tryon Turns 125 - Join Us For the Celebration!
Morris the HorseThat's right - Tryon, the friendliest town in the South is turning 125 and they want you to join in the fun on Labor Day Weekend. Concerts, parades, the grand opening of the Tryon Toymaker's Museum are among the festivities. Plan to join us for the weekend, and stay tuned for all the details. .Read More...

 
Upcoming Events

Friday, July 23
The Tams Concert in Saluda

Sat. & Sun., July 24-25
Art Trek Tryon Studio Tours

Sunday, July 25
Green Creek Winery Chardonnay Rosso Concert

Thursday, July 29
La Bouteille Wine Tasting in Tryon

Friday, Aug 6
Summer Tracks Concert in Tryon

Wednesday, Aug 25
Tryon Wine Society Celebrity Wine Dinner

Fri.-Sun., Sept. 3-5
Tryon's 125th Anniversary Weekend

Saturday, Sept. 4
Green Creek Winery 5th Anniversary Celebration

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See Ya Soon
If you can't make it this weekend, don't wait to make plans for a summertime visit. We're happy to help you with all the details. Call, e-mail, skywrite... we're here for you!
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