Tryon Fine Arts Center invites families and friends to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated campus in Tryon on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4 p.m.

The grand opening committee, lead by volunteers Lisa Stokes, Robyn Rosenberg and Becky Merrill-Collins, has planned a celebration for everyone.

This free event will feature music from Phil and Gaye Johnson, the New 5 Cents Band and Aaron Burdett in the new Peterson Amphitheater. Treats for the kids include games, photo booth and Marcie the Balloon Fairy on hand with her unique balloon creations. Ice cream, donated by Scoops and More in Columbus, will be available, as well as popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade and hundreds of helium balloons. Games and activities will be set up throughout the park like setting. Outdoor sculpture in the McMillan Garden, Sassoon Park and the Eifert Plaza will be available for viewing as part of the month-long Sculpture 2013 exhibit.