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Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort’s signature “Saturday Night Lights” (SNL) series can be enjoyed every Saturday through October, boasting FREE family fun in celebration of equestrian sport. August will feature a special Summer Block Party Series, so visit Tryon.com often for extra fun activities, special events, and contests!
This month you can enjoy: Gladiator Polo™, a chalk art contest, puppy pageant, plenty of live music from talented artists, meet-and-greets with Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and Olympic Silver Medalist Manteo Mitchell, and more! Learn more below.
What:
FREE parking and admission, live music, street performers and magicians, face painting, pony rides, carousel rides, and more. Yes, FREE and open to the public!
Fair-style concessions and all onsite restaurants are open for dining. For a VIP experience, reserve a table in the Legends Club or Tryon Terrace. Click here for reservations.
Plus, sign up at the Information Booth in Legends Plaza to spin the Prize Wheel August 3 and 10, or bring school donations to the Information Booth August 17, 24, 31, or September 7!
Learn more about each week of the Tryon Summer Block Party series below!
August 17:
Tryon Summer Block Party: Legends Plaza 6-9pm
Featuring: Miss USA Meet-and-Greet & Puppy Pageant
No equestrian competition (Tryon Stadium is getting a footing upgrade!)
Live Music from the Colby Dietz Band (6pm)
Miss USA Meet and Greet with Cheslie Kryst (6-7pm Legends Plaza)
“Puppy Pageant” ft. High Jump, Talent Show, and Costume Contest – check in by 6:30pm
Featured Nonprofit: Foothills Humane Society
“Stock the Schools” Supply Drive at Information Booth Benefiting Saluda Elementary School!
August 24:
Tryon Summer Block Party: Legends Plaza 6-9pm
Featuring: ComMotion Dance and Contest Day
No equestrian competition (Tryon Stadium is getting a footing upgrade!)
Live Music from the Ashley Martin Band (6pm)
ComMotion FREE Line Dance & Cha Cha lessons (Gazebo, Legends Plaza)
Water Balloon Contest: open to all (Grass near General Store)
Bouncy Horse Races: open to all (Grass near General Store)
Whip Cream and Double Bubble Challenge: 7:30pm in Legends Plaza (sign up at Information Booth)
Featured Nonprofit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC – Polk
“Stock the Schools” Supply Drive at Information Booth Benefiting Polk Central Elementary School!
August 31:
Tryon Summer Block Party: Legends Plaza 6-9pm
Featuring: Chalk Art Contest
No equestrian competition (Tryon Stadium is getting a footing upgrade!)
Live Music from the Carolina Lowdown Band presented by Ingles (6pm)
Chalk Art Contest: Legends Plaza, 4-7pm (Judging at 7pm)
“Stock the Schools” Supply Drive at Information Booth Benefiting Tryon Elementary Elementary School!
September 7:
Tryon Summer Block Party: Legends Plaza 6-9pm
Featuring: ComMotion Dance Lessons and IGA Kids Gymnastics Demos
No equestrian competition (Tryon Stadium is getting a footing upgrade!)
Live Music from the Ol’ 74 Jazz Band (6pm)
ComMotion FREE Swing & Foxtrot Lessons (Gazebo, Legends Plaza)
IGA Kids Gymnastic Demos: Grass Near General Store
“Stock the Schools” Supply Drive at Information Booth Benefiting Sunny View Elementary School!
… And more! Visit Tryon.com/allevents each week to see what’s coming up at TIEC.
Where:
Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort is located at 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756. We are an easy trip from Charlotte or Asheville, NC, Greenville or Spartanburg, SC, or from wherever you’re joining us! Need a place to rest your head? We’ve got onsite lodging available, too!
Want to learn more?
Click here to plan your trip to Tryon Resort and learn more about Saturday Night Lights at TIEC!
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