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Tryon Events
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MAY
17
Steel Magnolias — Tryon Little Theater
A heart-warming portrait of friendship and love. Thurs–Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm. Tickets $25 adults, $15 students.
MAY
28
Americana Concert Series at TFAC
Outdoor Americana concert series at Tryon Fine Arts Center, with Thursday evening performances in the amphitheater throughout May.
MAY
13
Polk County Early College Theater Club Showcase
Free end-of-year showcase featuring improv games, scripted monologues, and an original play by the Polk County Early College Theater Club. Reception follows.
MAY
13
Tryon Spring 3 — Hunter/Jumper Competition
Tryon Spring 3 continues the Spring Series with national and international hunter/jumper competition. Spectators are welcome to watch across the grounds.
MAY
14
Americana Concert: Tray Wellington Band
Bluegrass and Americana evening with the Tray Wellington Band at TFAC’s outdoor amphitheater.
MAY
15
Community Yoga at FENCE
Free community yoga every Friday with Anna Maphis. 9:30–10:30am on the mat at FENCE.
MAY
15
Free Wine Tasting at The Tryon Bottle
Free tastings of featured wines every Friday 5–7pm. Food available from Della Street Tacos inside the store.
MAY
15
Vivian Torrence: Narrative Collage
Gallery exhibition featuring Vivian Torrence’s narrative collage work at TFAC’s Jeanne Parker Gallery.
MAY
15
Preservation Month Talk with Jack Thomson
Tryon Historic Preservation Commission hosts Jack Thomson of Preservation Carolina for “The Patchwork Quilt of Preservation,” a free Preservation Month program about why historic places matter in small towns.
MAY
15
TACS Open House Mixer & Instructor Showcase
Free community open house with Burnett Sisters Band, hands-on craft projects, artisan demonstrations, instructor showcase access, raffle, and food and drinks from the TACS Grill.
MAY
16
Live Music at The Fitzgerald
Live music at The Fitzgerald, one of Tryon's premier event venues. Check their social pages for the full lineup.
MAY
16
Mark and Maggie O’Connor
Signature Series performance from Grammy-winning fiddler Mark O’Connor and Maggie O’Connor on the TFAC main stage.
MAY
16
Saturday Night Lights at TIEC
Free family fun in Legends Plaza followed by Grand Prix show jumping under the lights in Tryon Stadium. Paid parking begins at 3pm.
MAY
17
Downtown Wine Walk
Self-guided wine walk with passport and over ten pour stops across downtown — The Fitzgerald, Railside, Sagrada, Tryon Bottle, Brooks Tavern, Mirrorball, Back Alley, and more.
MAY
17
Lanier Library Distinguished Speaker: Virginia Evans
Lanier Library Distinguished Speaker Series event with author Virginia Evans at Tryon Fine Arts Center.
MAY
19
“First In Freedom” at Polk County History Museum
Polk County Historical Association hosts Robert Williamson of the House of Flags Museum for a free “First In Freedom” presentation on North Carolina history.
MAY
21
Mirrorball Open Mic Night
Open mic night in the Mirrorball Lounge. Bring your voice, your guitar, your poems — all are welcome. 6–8 PM.
MAY
21
Americana Concert: David LaMotte Band
Americana Concert Series performance by David LaMotte Band with Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian at TFAC.
MAY
22
4th Friday Downtown Stroll — May
Monthly 4th Friday stroll — shops stay open late, restaurants have specials, live music at the plaza, galleries open. One of Tryon's most beloved recurring events, Feb–Nov.
MAY
23
Saturday Night Lights at TIEC
Free family fun in Legends Plaza followed by Grand Prix show jumping under the lights in Tryon Stadium. Paid parking begins at 3pm.
MAY
28
Americana Concert: Larry & Joe
Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop bring their Venezuelan-Appalachian “Latingrass” sound to TFAC’s Americana Concert Series.
MAY
30
Family Nature Hike at FENCE
Family friendly hike with nature bingo. Uses 4 of our five senses to explore the trails. Lots of natural treasures to discover.
MAY
30
Little Women — The Musical
The Performing Arts Company of Asheville presents Little Women — The Musical at Tryon Fine Arts Center.
MAY
30
Saturday Night Lights at TIEC
Free family fun in Legends Plaza followed by Grand Prix show jumping under the lights in Tryon Stadium. Paid parking begins at 3pm.
MAY
31
Old Men of the Woods — Concert at FENCE
Enjoy an afternoon of great music followed by light refreshments and conversation. Part of the 2026 Concerts at FENCE series.
MAY
31
Turkey Wing Whisk Brooms Class at FENCE
Beginner-friendly broomcorn class to craft a traditional turkey wing whisk broom. Moderate hand strength is needed. 1–4:30pm.
JUN
2
Tryon Spring 6 — Hunter/Jumper CSI 3*
Final week of the Tryon Spring Series featuring national and international CSI 3* show jumping. Culminates with Saturday Night Lights on June 6 — free family entertainment and Grand Prix jumping in Tryon Stadium.
JUN
5
Tryon Comics & Art Expo: Andrew Aydin Talk
Tryon Comics & Art Expo presents Andrew Aydin speaking on “A People’s History of Hurricane Helene.”
JUN
5
Summer Tracks: Sweet Megg
Summer Tracks opens its 26th season at Rogers Park with Sweet Megg. Suggested donations support the free outdoor concert series.
JUN
6
Tryon Comics & Art Expo 2026
A day of comics, visual art, and creator programming at Tryon Fine Arts Center.
JUN
6
Saturday Night Lights at TIEC
Free family event at Tryon International: live entertainment, food at the Village Plaza, then Grand Prix show jumping under the lights in Tryon Stadium. One of the area's great free nights out.
JUN
13
Sean of the South at TFAC
Storytelling and music from Sean Dietrich, known as Sean of the South, on the TFAC main stage.
JUN
13
Music on the Plaza — June
Free live music on the Plaza 12–3pm. Monthly Saturday series through the summer, brought to you by Explore Tryon & TDDA.
JUN
19
Summer Tracks: Florencia & The Feeling
Summer Tracks continues at Rogers Park with Florencia & The Feeling. Suggested donations support the free outdoor concert series.
JUN
19
Tryon Summer Series Kicks Off
Six weeks of Hunter/Jumper competition — regional, national, and CSI 2*/3* levels — plus weekly Saturday Night Lights events. Free and open to spectators.
JUN
26
4th Friday Downtown Stroll — June
Monthly 4th Friday stroll through downtown Tryon. Extended hours, live music, dining and shopping specials.
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