Edited Press Release

MILL SPRING (June 26, 2025) – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tryon International Equestrian Center made space available for 20 retail businesses from the decimated village of Chimney Rock, so those businesses could survive. Tryon International made a commitment to make the second floor of the International Pavilion - a 25,000 square-foot indoor space - available for nine months at no cost, and implemented a minimal rent in June for vendors who opted to continue their presence long-term at the indoor market.

The third annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) in Mill Spring, North Carolina this Labor Day Weekend, bringing local and national flavors of Bluegrass and Americana to a venue unlike any other. The fun continues beyond the stages, from onsite lodging to shopping markets, extensive amenities, eight onsite restaurants and bars, kids activities and special events, free yoga classes, and so much more. General Admission tickets start at $65 for a daily ticket, and include FREE admission to kids under 12 with a paying adult. Covered grandstand and VIP options are available, as well as multi-day packages.

Winterfest at Tryon International powered by Stuller Power Solutions features a dazzling drive-through light show EVERY NIGHT November 17-January 1, ice skating November 24-January 1, and a Winterfest Village weekends in December with holiday attractions, kids activities, live music and performances, and so much more. Before Winterfest Village weekends get underway, Thanksgiving Weekend features an extensive lineup of events and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.