The Tryon Resort Winterfest In North Carolina Is Back For Its 4th Year Of Fun And Festivities

The Tryon Resort Winterfest is back with holiday fun for everyone beginning Nov. 17, featuring the classic Winterfest Village, a drive-thru light show, exciting children's activities, live music, shopping, and photo opportunities. And this is the first year for Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink offered in the Tryon Stadium. Don't miss out on the annual Tryon Resort Winterfest in Mill Spring, North Carolina, its fourth year of fun and festivities. Read on for a sneak preview and how to reserve tickets.

Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort is a first-class facility for equestrian events located in the Blue Ridge foothills of Mill Spring.

In addition to competitions, the resort offers a variety of restaurants, lodging, shops, and entertainment.

This time of year, see the resort change into a magical Christmas town.

Beginning on Nov. 17, the entire place is transformed into the Tryon Resort Winterfest.

Attend the drive-thru light show every evening from Thursday, Nov. 17- Sunday, Jan. 1. The entrance is located at

3580 Pea Ridge Road in Mill Spring off the U.S. Highway 74 exit 170.

Purchase your tickets to the light show, sold by the carload.

The sparkle of the holidays is everywhere from Shadrack’s Christmas Light Show.

Of course, Santa is waiting to hear your Christmas wishes and to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with you starting Thanksgiving Weekend.

Reserve your spot in advance for the breakfast.

Visit the Christmas Market in Legends Plaza.

Some of the vendors include Heart Mama Boutique, Emma Rose, Poppy and Harper Children’s Boutique, and White Horse Candle Co.

And the most exciting, new addition to the Winterfest is Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink offered in the stadium with skate rentals available by the hour.

Tickets and skate rentals are available online.

Another highlight of the festivities is the free Winterfest Village, which is available Thursdays-Sundays beginning Dec. 1, featuring live performances, dining, shopping, carousel rides, visits with Santa, and a dazzling closing parade every night.

However, for some added experiences, Winterfest Village tickets are available online.

Live music is also available all weekend long with the fantastic Darin & Brooke Aldridge band bringing their award-winning bluegrass music to the Legends Plaza stage.

Get into the spirit starting Thanksgiving weekend at Tryon Resort Winterfest. Find out why so many people make this winter festival part of their holiday season. And if you have time, maintain that holiday spirit at the end of the 45-mile drive to Asheville, North Carolina, for the breathtaking Biltmore at Christmas experience.