📌 Downtown Tryon 4th Friday
📅 Date: Monthly (February – November), next ones in October and November 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tryon Downtown Development Association
📍 Location: Downtown Tryon, NC
💲 Cost: Free admission
📖 Description: An evening stroll where shops stay open late, with live music, refreshments, specials, and local art.
📌 Winterfest & Christmas Light Show (Tryon International)
📅 Date: November 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026 (Drive- through light show nightly 6:00–10:00 PM; Ice skating rink Nov 29 – Jan 5) Tryon International
📍 Location: Tryon International Equestrian Center, Tryon, NC
💲 Cost: Ticket prices vary; parking $10 after 4 PM weekends Tryon International+1
📖 Description: A festive holiday display with millions of synchronized lights, Shadrack’s Drive-Through Light Show, ice skating rink, carriage rides, shops, and the Winterfest Village.
📌 Tryon International Film Festival 2025
📅 Date: October 9 – October 12, 2025 (daily) tryonarts.org
📍 Location: TRIFF HQ, 201 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC
💲 Cost: Free – $150, depending on film or pass
📖 Description: A celebration of cinema featuring screenings, panels, and special events.
📌 Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International
📅 Date: Selected Saturdays: September 20; September 27; October 4; October 11; October 18; October 25, 2025 (starting ~4:00 PM) Tryon International+1
📍 Location: Tryon International Equestrian Center, Tryon, NC
💲 Cost: Free for many family-friendly activities; spectator pricing for Grand Prix events
📖 Description: A themed evening of free family entertainment, live music, and show jumping. Each event kicks off in Legends Plaza then moves to the stadium for Grand Prix competition.
Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025
August 29–31, 2025
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, USA
This 3 day music festival unites music enthusiasts with a genuine appreciation for bluegrass, Americana, and roots music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival makes its comeback for 2025. 45+ bands will perform including Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Plus workshops and kids zones.
Tryon Beer Fest
November 2, 2024
Tryon Depot Plaza, Tryon, NC
Sample a variety of craft beers at the Tryon Beer Fest. This annual event offers tastings from local and regional breweries, live music, and delicious food from local vendors. Enjoy a day of beer tasting and entertainment in the heart of Tryon.
Tryon International Film Festival
October 11-13, 2024
Downtown Tryon, NC
This 3 day music festival unites music enthusiasts with a genuine appreciation for bluegrass, Americana, and roots music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival makes its comeback from September 1 to 3, 2023. This multi-day event celebrates the remarkable contributions of Mr. Scruggs and honors the vibrant musical culture of the region.Join film enthusiasts for the Tryon International Film Festival, a three-day event celebrating the art of cinema. The festival features screenings of independent films, documentaries, and shorts from around the world. Enjoy Q&A sessions with filmmakers, workshops, and special events throughout the weekend.This 3 day music festival unites music enthusiasts with a genuine appreciation for bluegrass, Americana, and roots music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival makes its comeback from September 1 to 3, 2023. This multi-day event celebrates the remarkable contributions of Mr. Scruggs and honors the vibrant musical culture of the region.
BBQ Festival at Harmon Field
September 21, 2024
Harmon Field, Tryon, NC
Savor delicious barbecue at the BBQ Festival at Harmon Field. This event features a barbecue competition, live music, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities. Taste a variety of mouthwatering barbecue dishes and enjoy a fun day outdoors with the community.
Tryon Fine Arts Center Summer Concert Series
June – August 2024 (Specific dates TBA)
Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC
Enjoy live music performances at the Tryon Fine Arts Center Summer Concert Series. This outdoor concert series features a variety of musical genres, from jazz and classical to folk and rock. Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of music under the stars at this popular summer event.
Coon Dog Day
Saturday, July 6, 2024
West Main Street
W Main St, Saluda, NC 28773, USA
What a better time to visit Saluda, NC than for the annual “Coon Dog Day”? Join us for a day of music, food, vendors, a parade and dog shows all featuring our beloved four legged friends.
Asheville Jazz Collective
Sunday, April 14, 2024 @ 4pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center
34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC 28782, USA
Influenced by the vibrant art history of the Asheville area and the open-mindedness of its music enthusiasts, drummer-composer Alan Miguel Hall established AJC as a creative outlet, embodying his diverse inspirations and fostering collaboration with fellow musicians since his move to Asheville in 2019. AJC, a collective of nine versatile musicians, operates as a flexible unit, deliberately designed to offer maximum creative freedom within each performance and from one show to the next. The upcoming AJC quintet performance at Tryon Fine Arts Center features a lineup of exceptional musicians, including violinist Christian Howes, multi-reed player Will Boyd, vibraphonist Jason DeCristofaro, bassist Josef Butts, and Hall on drums. Stay tuned as tickets for this captivating performance will be available soon!
Steeplechase
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Tryon Equestrian Center RV Park Office
4066 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, USA
Come celebrate the 76th annual Block House Steeplechase on April 13, 2024 in the beautiful rolling hills of Tryon, NC. Considered to be one of the most admired equine locations in the world.
The Kruger Brothers
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Music/concert/show
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Chase Away The Blues
Music/Concert/Show
Saturday, January 20, 2024 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Tryon Fine Arts Center
34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC 28782, USA
Join Tryon Fine Arts Center once again presents its not-to-be-missed winter music celebration, Chase Away the Blues. This annual extravaganza is set to return in January 2024, bringing warmth and vibrancy to the winter nights! The Veh Stage will showcase phenomenal performances by the Stacy Mitchhart Band, Lon Eldridge, and regional darling Peggy Ratusz & Band. Kick off the evening in style at the ever-popular Blues Patron Lounge opening at 5:30 pm, featuring live music, an open bar, and delectable fare provided by Tryon Resort in the Pavilion. For our General Audience patrons, there will be beverages and a food truck available. With music this sizzling, rest assured, your feet will be stomping and your body swaying in no time!
