Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union features FREE family fun, live music, entertainment and a carnival atmosphere from 6-8pm in Legends Plaza, followed by the $70,000 CSI2* Main Street Insurance Grand Prix in Tryon Stadium at 8pm.
Join us for free festivities including pony rides, face painting, entertainers, carousel rides, and enjoy live music by The Abbey Elmore Band!
Grab dinner at one of our on-site restaurants, enjoy a beverage at the Silver Spoon Saloon, and cheer on your favorite horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers!
Parking will be paid after 4pm, with a portion of profits benefitting WNC Main Street.
Legends Club Tables Available
Purchase your table or seat at the Legends Club, overlooking Tryon Stadium and granting you access to the gourmet buffet, private bar and covered premium seating.
Menu:
HORS D’OEUVRES
Mini Ahi Tuna Tacos with Mango-Chili Salsa and Micro Cilantro
Charred Octopus Bites with Lemon Confit, Castelvetrano Olive Dust & Piquillo Coulis
Hamachi Tostada with Yuzu Crème, Pickled Fresno & Nori Crisp
Crispy Duck Leg Bao with Plum Gastrique and Thai Basil Slaw
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Puff Pastries with Smoked Sea Salt
Zucchini Blossom Tempura with Ricotta and Spiced Tomato Jam
APPETIZERS
Crudo Bar: Hamachi, Sesame Seared Tuna, Scallop, Snapper with Kale and Spiralized Radish, Yuzu Soy, Jalapeño-Ponzu, Coconut-Lime Emulsion
Cheese & Foraged Accents: Triple Cream Brie, Humboldt Fog, Truffled Honey, Lavender Almonds, Seeded Flatbreads
Fire-Roasted Vegetable Antipasti: Eggplant, Red Peppers, Fennel, Calabrian Chili Oil, Lemon Labneh
ARTISAN SALADS
Grilled Peach & Burrata with Mint, Aged Balsamic & Pistachio
Shaved Root Vegetable Slaw with Citrus Vinaigrette and Herbed Yogurt
Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato with Feta Crumble and Sumac Oil
CHEF-CRAFTED PROTEINS
Carving Station: Ancho-Rubbed Duck Leg Quarters with Charred Pineapple Jus and Crispy Shallots
Grilled Octopus Tentacles with Chorizo Crumble, Potato Purée, and Mojo Verde Seared Snapper with Miso Butter and Seaweed Crisp
Carving Station: Roasted Porchetta with Salsa Verde and Fennel Pollen
VEGETABLES & GRAINS
Confit Heirloom Carrots with Coriander Honey and Crème Fraîche
Israeli Couscous with Roasted Squash, Mint & Pistachio Pesto
Crispy Polenta Cakes with Tomato Fondue and Basil Oil
Grilled Corn & Yukon Golds with Scallion and Feta
Saffron Cauliflower with Toasted Breadcrumbs
FEATURED PASTA
Drake Manicotti: Ricotta, Charred Leek, and Spinach with Meyer Lemon Bechamel
DESSERT STATIONS
Summer Cobbler Bar: Blackberry-Peach and Cherry-Thyme (served warm with fresh cream)
Gourmet Churro Station: Classic, Stuffed (Hazelnut & Dulce), Cinnamon-Dusted (Sauces: Chocolate, Berry Coulis, Cajeta)
Miniature Sweets: Lemon Basil Tartlets, Chocolate Caramel Domes, and Almond Financiers
With questions, contact events@tryon.com
Parking Fees for 2025:
While Tryon International continues to prioritize providing free entertainment and events to families year-round, production costs continue to rise as well. A nominal parking fee at select events will ensure that these free events continue to remain free. For Saturday Night Lights, paid parking (cash or card both accepted) will begin at 4pm. Our guests can continue to expect free kids activities (such as face painting, pony rides, carousel rides, etc.), live music and entertainment, free access to all shopping and dining options, and world-class competition at no charge.
Can I get dropped off?
Yes, anyone wishing to get dropped off instead of paying for parking may be dropped off at the Indoor Complex shuttle stop.
What is the fee?
Parking fees will be posted prior to each event, and a portion of each fee will be donated to a local nonprofit organization.