Let someone else take care of the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving, so you can spend quality time with family in the stunning Blue Ridge foothills! Onsite lodging is available, and Thanksgiving Weekend is also your chance to preview all things Winterfest at Tryon International. Enjoy a delectable buffet without having to lift a finger. Reserve your Thanksgiving meal NOW before your preferred time slot is sold out! Learn more about Thanksgiving Day dining, onsite lodging, shopping with your favorite WNC Small Businesses, and Winterfest activities below.
Thanksgiving Dine-In Seatings:
11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
Adults: $45 | Kids 12 & under $18 | Kids 0-4: FREE
Check in: Legends Grille
Thanksgiving To-Go:
Let us handle the cooking for a seamless family celebration. Along with generous portions of the dine-in menu, you will receive one gallon of tea and lemonade, one large salad, both proteins, all sides and your choice of dessert. Choose your pickup time!
Feeds 12: $360 | Feeds 8: $275 | Feeds 4: $150
Pickup times: 11:30 | 12:30 | 1:30 | 2:30
While You're Here: Enjoy Winterfest, Christmas Market, Ice Skating and More!
November 29th marks the beginning of Winterfest, presented by Coca-Cola® and powered by Stuller Power Solutions. See below for a preview of the delight to be found around every corner all weekend!
Christmas Tree Farm: Daily 9am-10pm
D&B Farms of Sparta, NC is bringing the classic WNC Christmas Tree Farm experience to Tryon International this fall. Find your perfect holiday tree from 9am-10pm daily. Can't wait until Thanksgiving? D&B Farms will be open daily at Tryon International starting November 21st!
Christmas Market: 11am-5pm | Friday-Sunday
Take care of EVERYONE on your list when you shop the Tryon International Christmas Market! Available daily so you can shop til you drop. Plus, peruse the WNC Main Street to support merchants whose businesses were affected by Hurricane Helene.
Ice Skating: 11am-4:30pm, 5-10pm | Fridays-Sundays
For an added adventure, grab a ticket and borrow some skates for ice skating at the Bobcat Ice Skating Rink! Since he lives in the North Pole, Santa's favorite hobby is gliding across the ice, and you'll be able to enjoy his favorite festive pastime with twinkling lights and music. Your ticket includes skates and free skate access (11am-4:30pm) or time slots (5-10pm).
Fun Run 1-Mile & 5K Through the Lights: 5pm | Friday, Nov. 29th
Enjoy a family walk or run through the dazzling light displays of the Shadrack's Christmas Light Show, on foot! Starting at 5pm, choose your adventure in the form of a one-mile or 5K race. Entry includes one free Winterfest Village ticket, with Drive-through light show tickets available for purchase separately. Register by November 21st to guarantee yourself a race day t-shirt!
Drone Show: 9pm | Friday, Nov. 29th & Saturday, Nov. 30th
Enjoy the breathtaking display of hundreds of drones lighting up the night sky over the Tryon Stadium, set to festive music and producing scenes to delight every member of the family! Free to enjoy.
Winterfest Village: 5-10pm | Fridays-Sundays
Don't miss Winterfest Village presented by Coca-Cola®! Santa and Mrs. Claus are inviting you and your family to come experience their home away from home and see how they prepare for the big night. Your ticket includes the full experience:
Visit with Mrs. Claus for Cookies and Cocoa, burn off some calories in Santa's Bounce Houses, where he keeps fit for the grueling journey of delivering presents worldwide. Explore the Reindeer Training Academy & Petting Zoo to meet Prancer's latest recruits. Ascend to the second floor of the International Pavilion to explore WNC Main Street and support hurricane affected businesses from Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, Asheville and beyond. WNC Main Street will guide you to the North Pole Post Office, where you can drop your wish lists for Santa. Step next door to visit the jolly big guy himself! Be sure to say cheese for your picture with him.
Santa and Mrs. Claus also invited their friends from Whoville to join the fun. You can say hi to Cindy Lou and the Mayor of Whoville - you may even catch a glimpse of your favorite Grumpy Green Guy! Don't miss the s'more pits - you'll get your kits at the North Pole Post Office when you send Santa your letter - and live music all night long. Don't miss the many photo ops, too!
Drive-Through Light Show: 6-11pm | Daily Nov. 25-Dec. 31
The Drive-through light show powered by Stuller Power Solutions is a family favorite holiday tradition you don't want to miss! Cruise through our enchanting display from the comfort of your car and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit! Miles of lights, synced to the music on your radio, light up the night sky with joyful displays and glowing scenes. Fun for all ages, and available rain or shine! Choose your time slot (6-9pm or 9-11pm) and vehicle size to secure your ticket.