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When it comes to fall color, we've been a 'late bloomer' this year. We finally had a cold snap and that has set our color in motion. It's getting gorgeous now - brilliant yellows, oranges and reds are popping out everywhere!!! At this rate, we're sure to have color during Thanksgiving. So come see us for a last dose of blue sky, brilliant fall colors, and some lovely fall weather.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Happenings
Come to the First Peak for Thanksgiving! Have your family get-together at one of our classic inns and B&B or rent a large cabin with a fabulous kitchen perfect for cooking a giant meal. Even better, let someone else do the cooking for you: make reservations for a mid-day meal featuring all the trimmings at Green River Plantation or the 1903 Mimosa Inn. Round out the weekend with some hiking, shopping and events like dinner and live bluegrass at Ward's Grill, or a behind-the-scenes peek into the equestrian world with a tour of extravagant horse barns decorated for the holidays. Read More...
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Holiday Shopping - Creative Gifts for Everyone
 Whether you shop our quality downtown stores or venture throughout the First Peak to discover original gifts, holiday shopping is a pleasure in our area. You could take care of all your needs at one event - like the Christmas Strolls (see story below), the Presents of Art at Upstairs Artspace or enjoy a beautiful drive and discover artists along the Backroads Studios Holiday Tour. Drop in to cool stores and galleries like Tryon Arts and Crafts Gallery, Vines and Stuff, Salamander and Saluda Wine and Cheese. Or maybe you've never been into these shops: Smoke Signals Trading Post for Native American gifts, Evening Shade Pottery for a custom-made face mug, or Old Mill Market Square and Architectural Warehouse in the same building for an amazing array of antiques, furniture and design elements. You're sure to have a fun experience! Read More...
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Small Town Christmas Events in December
 The great thing about living in a small town is that it's easy to have a party where everyone comes. We do it best during the Christmas season, with warm and festive events where you can enjoy extra time in the shops, hear a little music and get into the holiday spirit. Check out the schedule:
• Tryon Christmas Stroll, Fri, Dec 3, 5:00 pm
• Tryon Christmas Parade, Wed, Dec 8, 5:00 pm
• Saluda Home Town Christmas, Fri, Dec 10
• The Columbus Christmas Carol, Sat, December 11, 4:30 pm
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WNC Magazine features the First Peak
 WNC Magazine has been busy covering great things around the First Peak - enjoy these articles on our restaurants, our white water and our art history:
• “Italian Getaway" - fresh, amazing food from Giardini Trattoria in Columbus
• "An Almost Lost Colony" - learn about Tryon's history as an artist colony
• "The River Maidens" - profiles of female kayakers and their favorite rivers, including the Green River here in Saluda. Read More...
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Upcoming Events
Thurs-Sun, Nov 18-21
MonkY Business—A Heavenly Musical Comedy at Tryon Little Theater Workshop
Friday, Nov 19
Hot 8 Brass Band at Tryon Fine Arts Center
Sat, Nov 20-Fri, Dec 24
"Presents of Art" Holiday Shopping at Upstairs Artspace
Sunday, Nov 21
"The Space Heaters" at Green Creek Winery's Chardonnay
Rosso Concert Series
Thursday, Nov 25
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Historic Mimosa Inn
Thursday, Nov 25
Thanksgiving Day Luncheon at Green River Plantation
Saturday, Nov 27
FENCE Holiday Horse Barn Tour
Saturday, Nov 27
Backroads Studios Holiday Tour
Saturday, Nov 27
Polk County Toy Run - Motorcycle Parade
Thursday, Dec 2
"Do-It-Yourself Messiah" Sing Along at Tryon Fine Arts Center
Saturday, Dec 4
Tuba Christmas XIII Concert
Sunday, Dec 12
"The Very Best Time of Year" Holiday Concert
Friday, Dec 17
Ward's Grill "Let the Good Times Roll" Winter Concert Series
Fri-Sat, Dec 17-18
"Home for the Holidays" at FENCE
Friday, Dec 24
Christmas Eve with
Green Creek Winery
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