There's plenty to do and see every Saturday night, May through October, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Most weeks will feature Grand Prix horse jumping competitions with big prizes for the winner. Every week is chocked full of fun activities like face-painting, free rides on the Venetian carousel, a variety of dining and shopping, a live band, and other performers.
In the past, there's been everything from fire twirlers to acrobats to magicians to mechanical bull riding to sandcastle building to shag dancing competitions to vintage car shows to craft beer festivals–offering something for guests of all ages!
Both general admission and parking are free, with family activities beginning at 6 PM and the Grand Prix competitions or other horse events beginning at 8 PM.
Free Family Fun Nights:
- May 4- Derby Day & May the Fourth Be With You"
- May 11- Celebrating Man's Best Friend
- May 18- Touch-A-Truck
- May 25- Earl Scruggs Music Festival
- June 1- 90's Night
- June 8- 60's Night
