74th 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 74th 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.

Click here to view the 2022 Official Program!

Special Events Schedule:

Kids’ Zone presented by Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer:

• Face Painting
• Balloon Artist
• Carriage Rides
• Caricature Artist
• Magician
• Pony Rides
• Corn Hole competitions
• Kid’s relay games
• Hobby Horse jumping
• MASSIVE Easter Egg Hunt presented by WNCW (11am)

Box Office: 828-278-8088 or tickets@tryon.com

Types of Tickets

• A tailgate parking space accommodates 1 vehicle with 6 people.
• Children 12 and under are admitted free.
• Additional passenger tickets are available for $50 per person.
• Rail Spaces (Assigned)
• Non-Rail Spaces (Unassigned)
• Sponsored Spaces (Assigned with benefits)

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

Box Office: 828-278-8088 or tickets@tryon.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Tryon Block House Races Steeplechase: Click here

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: