Tryon International

09/10/2026

The triathletes of equestrian sport are back at Tryon International! The Fork at Tryon International, presented by Yanmar America, brings you Three-Day Eventing action from September 10th-13th. Check out the competition schedule below — spectating is free and open to the public each day!

🐴 Thursday, September 10th
🔹 3:30pm-4:30pm | Dressage in Tryon Stadium:
CCI3*-L division

🐴 Friday, September 11th
🔹 8:50am-5:30pm | Dressage in Tryon Stadium:
CCI1*-S & CCI4*-S divisions
🔹 8:20am-4:40pm | Dressage in International Stadium:
CCI3*-S & Advanced divisions
🔹 8:20am-3:30pm | Dressage in International Stadium:
CCI2*-L & CCI2*-S divisions
🔹 8am-5pm | Dressage in Rings 6/7:
Open Preliminary, Preliminary Rider, Modified, Open Training A, & Training Rider divisions

🐴 Saturday, September 12th
🔹 8am-1:30pm | Dressage in Rings 6/7:
Open Training B, Novice, & Beginner divisions
🔹 9am start (completion time TBD) | Cross-Country on the White Oak Course:
CCI3*-L, CCI2*-L, Preliminary, CCI1*, Modified, & Training divisions
🔹 8am-5:15pm | Show Jumping in Tryon Stadium:
CCI1*-S, CCI2*-S, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, Intermediate, Novice, & Beginner divisions

🐴 Sunday, September 13th
🔹 8am-1:30pm | Show Jumping in Tryon Stadium:
Preliminary, CCI2*-L, CCI3*-L, Modified, & Training divisions
🔹 9am-2:40pm | Cross-Country on the White Oak Course:
CCI3*-S, Intermediate, CCI4*-S, Advanced, & CCI2* divisions

For more event details and the full schedule, head to tryon.com/events/the-fork-at-tryon-2026. 🏇

Many thanks to Yanmar America, Ken C Feagin Truck & Trailer, Core Specialty Equine, KASK equestrian, LeMieux, tredstep.com, and NickerDoodles for supporting The Fork Three-Day Event at Tryon International! 👏

09/09/2026

The Silver Spoon Saloon is calling your name! 📣 Come on out this weekend for music and entertainment.

The Silver Spoon Saloon is bringing you another weekend of tunes and entertainment! 🎶 Join us Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for cold drinks, a delicious menu, and great music. 🍻

09/08/2026

Five years at Tryon International! 🎉

The Special Olympics Southeast Regional Equestrian Invitational returns September 25th to 27th, bringing together nearly one hundred athletes from across the southeast for an incredible weekend of equestrian competition and community.

For the fifth consecutive year, athletes and their equine partners will compete in showmanship, equitation, dressage, trail and games classes throughout the weekend.

“Reaching our fifth year at Tryon International is an exciting milestone. Tryon has provided an outstanding home for this event, and we are grateful for the continued support of the venue, volunteers, sponsors and community members who help create unforgettable experiences for our athletes.” — Nathan Brookins, SONC Vice President of Sports

“Partnering with Special Olympics North Carolina for the fifth consecutive year is an absolute honor for all of us at Tryon International. Hosting these nearly one hundred incredible athletes, along with their families, coaches, and equine partners is one of the most rewarding highlights of our season. We’re proud to provide a world-class home for this competition, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to celebrate another memorable weekend of sportsmanship, dedication, and community.” — Doug Grondahl, Tryon International COO

➡️ To learn more about the competition schedule and volunteer opportunities, visit tryon.com/events/special-olympics-north-carolina2026.

09/07/2026

The sun sets on five years of the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. Thank you to all who joined us for 2026!

09/06/2026

Tryon International extends our thanks to all Earl Scruggs Music Festival sponsors and festival partners. 💙 Your support makes this incredible weekend of music possible!

🔹 AdventHealth
🔹 Biltmore Wines
🔹 Coca-Cola
🔹 Cook's Mill Wh***ey
🔹 Defiant Wh***ey & Blue Ridge Distilling
🔹 First Peak Visitor Center - North Carolina
🔹 Flat Rock Playhouse
🔹 International Bluegrass Music Association
🔹 Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc
🔹 Main Street Insurance Group
🔹 Moonwater
🔹 Oaklore Distilling Co
🔹 Sierra Nevada
🔹 Still Austin Wh***ey Co.
🔹 Tractor Beverage Co
🔹 The Van Winkle Law Firm

09/06/2026

Updated Sunday schedule. Enjoy the music!

09/06/2026

Additional festival updates. Many thanks for your patience and enjoy the cooler temperatures indoors!

Weather Update: Lightning remains in the area. Please remain sheltered while this storm system passes. We expect it to move through fairly quickly. Thank you for your patience. Stay tuned!

09/06/2026

Additional weather updates. Stay tuned!

WEATHER ALERT: A strong storm is approaching and is expected to reach the festival area within 30 minutes. Campers, please secure your campsite now, then seek shelter in a PERMANENT building or your vehicle. Stay away from stages, tents & temporary structures. Stay tuned for updates.

09/06/2026

Festival update. Thank you for your patience!

Performances have been temporarily delayed due to weather. Move away from all stages & temporary structures. Seek shelter in PERMANENT buildings or your vehicle. We will resume when weather permits. Stay tuned!

09/06/2026

Welcome to day three of the Earl Scruggs Music Festival! Come prepared for potential rain, and enjoy the cooler temps. Check out this post for more details!