MAY 2010

There's so much going on in our area that you've just got to come for a visit (or several)! Think art, think music, think gardens, wine and festivals. Check out the stories below and all the event links to the right.

Saturday, May 15, is the 7th Annual Saluda Arts and Music Festival. It's a free street festival filled with live music, food, artist demonstrations, a children's art tent, and of course, the great atmosphere of a small mountain town. The fun continues after the festival on the deck of the Saluda Wine & Cheese Market on Main St.


 
Art In Bloom Garden Tours

Sneak a Peak at Fabulous Private Gardens during Art In Bloom Garden Tours May 22-23
This is the first opportunity we've had to explore the fabulous gardens of six private homes in the Tryon area. Each garden will be staffed by a master gardener and have a local artist there to paint the landscape. Each of the gardens has a different approach, so you can get great ideas and discuss them with a master gardener before you make changes to your own garden. The paintings from the weekend will be sold at the "Celebrating the Arts and Gardens" reception on Sunday. Come, spend the weekend and take your time touring these gardens and enjoying the scenic beauty of our area. Click for details on tickets for the tour and reception. Read More...

 
Saluda's Waterfalls and Whitewater featured on UNC-TV's "North Carolina Weekend" program
UNC-TV at Pearson's FallsThe First Peak's waterfalls and whitewater adventures were featured in a segment on "North Carolina Weekend." If you missed it, check out the fun that's waiting for you at Pearson's Falls Glen and Green River Adventures. Plan a visit to these great places this summer. Read More...

 
The 17th Annual Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival
Blue Ridge BBQ & Music FestivalGet ready to pig out! Start making plans now for a great way to spend a late spring weekend - the 17th annual Blue Ridge BBQ Festival will be held on June 11-12, 2010 at Harmon Field in Tryon, N.C. Come enjoy one of the best barbecue festivals of 2010 with plenty of food, music and fun!Read More...

 
Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 15
Saluda Arts and Music Festival

Sat-Sun, May 22-23
Art in Bloom Garden Tours

Mondays, May 17 & 24
Walk with a Master Naturalist at Pearson's Falls

Thursday, May 20
Celebrity Wine Dinner at 1906 Pine Crest Inn & Restaurant

Saturday, May 22
Warrier Drive 5: 5-mile Run/Walk

Saturday, May 22
Progressive Show Jumping at Foothills Equestrian Nature Ctr

Wed-Sat, June 9-13
82nd Annual Tryon Horse Show

Fri-Sat, June 11-12
17th Annual Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival

Sunday, June 20
Chardonnay Rosso Concert at Green Creek Winery

Saturday, July 3
Columbus Fabulous Fourth

Saturday, July 10
Coon Dog Day Festival in Saluda

Fri - Sat, July 23-24
Art Trek Studio Tours

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See Ya Soon
We invite you for a visit to this beautiful area. Make it a weekend with a stay at one of our quality inns or a great cabin of your own. Let us know how we can help.
- Your friends at the First Peak.
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