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75th Tryon Block House Races
TIEC’s Green Creek Race Course
6881 S. NC Hwy 9, Columbus, NC 28722
The Ultimate Tailgate Experience Awaits You at the Tryon Block House Races Steeplechase!
Load up your vehicle with your friends and family and head out for a day at the races – the 75th Tryon Block House Races – the historic steeplechase of Tryon Riding & Hunt Club. Purchase a tailgate space along the 1.16-mile track and watch the jockeys and horses races to the finish line.
Tentative Special Events Schedule:
Kids’ Zone presented by Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer:
- Face Painting
- Balloon Artist
- Carriage Rides
- Caricature Artist
- Magician
- Pony Rides
- Touch-a-truck
- Kid’s games
Tickets available NOW!
Box Office: 828-278-8088 or tickets@tryon.com
Types of Tickets
- Purple Finish Line / Price: $10,000 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space
Two 10’x10’ tents (two 8’ tables and 12 chairs)
6 car passes
36 boxed lunches - Pink Finish Line / Price: $3,000 / Carload Max: 6 people per carReserved Tailgate Space
One 10’x10’ tents (8’ table and 6 chairs)
2 car passes
12 boxed lunches - Orange Finish Line / Price: $3,000 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space
One 10’x10’ tents (8’ table and 6 chairs)
2 car passes
12 boxed lunches - Orange Final Stretch / Price: $1,000 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space
1 car pass - Orange Rail / Price: $550 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space - Orange Non-Rail / Price: $275 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Tailgate Space
First come, first serve - Blue Rail / Price: $300 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space - Blue Non-Rail / Price: $275 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Tailgate Space
First come, first serve - Green Rail / Price: $300 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Reserved Tailgate Space - Green Non-Rail / Price: $275 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Price: $275
Tailgate Space
First come, first serve - Oversized Vehicle Non-Rail / Price $250 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Non-Tailgate Space
First come, first serve - ADA Access / Price: $275 / Carload Max: 6 people per car
Tailgate Space
First come, first serve - General Admission Parking / Price $100 / Parking Carload Max: 6 people per car
Non-Tailgate Space
Pasture Parking
Access to General Admission Bleachers (or walk up to your favorite tailgate party!) - Additional Person / Price: $20 / Add on – can only be purchased if you have vehicle ticket
Gates Open: 10:00am
Green, Blue and Yellow Tailgate Entrance
6881 S. NC Hwy 9, Columbus, NC 28722
Orange, Purple and Pink Tailgate Entrance
650 Floyd Blackwell Road, Tryon, NC
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Box Office: 828-278-8088 or tickets@tryon.com
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Volunteer Opportunities
Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities for the Tryon Block House Races Steeplechase!
Tailgate Tips
While you can set up your tailgate space however basic or deluxe you like, you’ll find many tailgaters who come loaded with a buffet of food and desserts, custom cocktails and a fully-stocked cooler, tables with tablecloths, plenty of chairs plus a tent for shade.
Some tailgaters even break out the fine silver for this special occasion! Check out these tailgate setups from previous years for a little inspiration, especially if you want to win the “Best Tailgate” contest:

It’s All About the Outfits
In addition to an impressive tailgate setup, remember to breakout your fancy hats, sundresses or crazy pants to join the traditional garb worn by many attendees to the Tryon Block House Races.