Thanksgiving Weekend at Tryon International
Join us for Thanksgiving Weekend at Tryon International! The festive fun-filled weekend will include:
Christmas Market | Festive Fun Run | Drone Show | Christmas Tree Farm | Ice Skating
Winterfest Village | Breakfast with Santa | Drive-Through Light Show | And MORE!
Learn more about each event below:
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Christmas Market
Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 | 11am-5pm
Cross everyone off your Christmas list at the Christmas Market! Hosted Friday through Sunday, explore a wide variety of local pop-up vendors in the Legends Plaza. While you’re shopping, be sure to also check out WNC Main Street, Imperial Mercantile and Vendor Row! -
Winterfest Fun Run
Friday, Nov 29 | 5pm-6:30pm
Enjoy a family walk or run through the Shadrack's Christmas Light Show, on foot! Starting at 5pm, choose your adventure in the form of a one-mile or 5K race. Entry includes one free Winterfest Village ticket. Register by November 21st to guarantee yourself a race day t-shirt! -
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Nov 30 | 9am-1pm
A beloved tradition for many at Tryon International, enjoy Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 30th in The Ridge! Reservations are required in advance with seatings available from 9am-1pm. -
Drone Show
Friday & Saturday, Nov 29 & 30 | 9pm
Free to experience, the fan-favorite Drone Show is returning with festive displays on Friday & Saturday, November 29th & 30th! Watch as hundreds of drones fly over the Tryon Stadium, soaring in sync to holiday classics. This is a don’t-miss event! -
Shadrack's Drive-Through Light Show
Every night, 6-11pm
The Drive-through light show powered by Stuller Power Solutions is a family favorite holiday tradition you don't want to miss! Fun for all ages and available rain or shine. Choose your time slot and vehicle size to secure your ticket. -
Christmas Tree Farm
Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 | 9am-10pm
D&B Farms of Sparta, NC is bringing the classic WNC Christmas Tree Farm experience to Tryon International. Find your perfect holiday tree from 9am-10pm daily! Can't wait until Thanksgiving? D&B Farms will be open daily at Tryon International starting November 21st. -
Bobcat® Ice Skating Rink
Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 | 11am-10pm
The Tryon Ice Skating Rink will open for the holiday season on Friday, November 19th! Ice Skates are provided. Check out the operating hours & ticket prices for Thanksgiving Weekend:
11am-5pm: $15 per person (no hourly limit until 5pm)
5pm-10pm: $18 per person, per hour -
Winterfest Village
Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 | 5-10pm
Your favorite Christmas characters (and creatures!) await you in the Winterfest Village! Tickets are $18 per person and grant access to:
- The Whoville Experience
- Cookies with Mrs. Claus
- Petting Zoo
- Festive Bounce Houses -
Smiles with Santa presented by Nth Degree Orthodontics
Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 | 5-10pm
The holiday season isn’t complete without a photo with Santa! Drop off your wish lists and say cheese with Santa on the second floor of the International Pavilion by WNC Main Street.