Shadrack’s Christmas Light Show Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show
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Jazz ’22 Story Walk
Jazz '22 Story Walk of NC Jazz Greats NC Arts Council & Polk County Schools @ Stearns Park, Columbus NC November 1 - 30, 2022
Shadrack’s Christmas Light Show Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show
Enjoy hundreds of thousands of lights animated to music from the comfort of your vehicle for an unforgettable family experience this holiday season, with tickets available by the carload. Winterfest Light Show Entrance 3580 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Use Highway 74 Exit 170 Info/Questions: tickets@tryon.com
Holiday Ice Skating
Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, see festive light displays, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! For hours, see ticket […]
Wildflour Bakery Christmas Pre-Orders
$10 Holiday bread full of dried apricots, cranberries, pineapple, papaya, & raisins topped with a lemon glaze $30 Christmas morning quiche: 9"deep spinach & cheddar quiche topped with a festive spinach wreath and red pepper $20 Sticky bun round: Signature Sticky buns made the same way for the past 40 years dressed up in a […]
Rural Seed Pre-Order
Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese frosting for Preorder $18 per pan of 3 $36 per pan of 6 Orders must be in by December 21 Pick up is after 3pm on December 23
All Good Things Bakery Pre-Orders
Orders will only be accepted by EMAIL: hello@allgoodthingsbakery.com Order cutoff: December 18, 5pm Order pickup: Christmas Eve, 8am-noon ♦
Now Playing at Tryon Theatre: Ticket to Paradise
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. ♦
Christmas Changes Everything-Dessert Theatre
For more information call 828-863-2600 or 828-817-0194
Green River House Tours
Green River House Tours
We are doing small tours! Everyone wears a mask. Tours are usually about an hour and are guided. They tour 3 levels in the main house and the original kitchen out back. We are offering times of Mon Tues and Weds 11am-2pm Must call to reserve a space. 2 people minimum or add on to […]
Free Fitness Classes
Free Fitness Classes
When :Mon, November 5, 12:15pm – 1:15pm Description :Free fitness classes, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Stearns Gym, 110 N. Peak St., Columbus
Oyster & Pint Night at The Purple Onion
Oyster & Pint Night at The Purple Onion
October is here and so is a new fall menu to celebrate the cool autumn weather and the season's bounty of root vegetables, winter squash, greens and OYSTERS. Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints.
Green River House Tours
Green River House Tours
We are doing small tours! Everyone wears a mask. Tours are usually about an hour and are guided. They tour 3 levels in the main house and the original kitchen out back. We are offering times of Mon Tues and Weds 11am-2pm Must call to reserve a space. 2 people minimum or add on to […]
Teen Paint & Sip Hot Chocolate
Teen Paint & Sip Hot Chocolate
Teen Scene: Paint & Sip 6th-12th Graders Only! Tuesday, Nov 29 @ 4pm Columbus Library Sip hot chocolate while painting a winter scene! Registration is required for this event. Email jdickenson@polklibrary.org by December 15th to sign up.
Oyster & Pint Night at The Purple Onion
Oyster & Pint Night at The Purple Onion
October is here and so is a new fall menu to celebrate the cool autumn weather and the season's bounty of root vegetables, winter squash, greens and OYSTERS. Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints.
Karaoke
Karaoke
Get ready for Tuesday Night Karaoke at Green River Tavern!! Starting at 7!! Come on out for great music, great food and great fun!!!
Saluda Community Singers
Saluda Community Singers
Sing! With The Saluda Community Singers, Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm at Saluda Presbyterian Church on Carolina St.
Green River House Tours
Green River House Tours
We are doing small tours! Everyone wears a mask. Tours are usually about an hour and are guided. They tour 3 levels in the main house and the original kitchen out back. We are offering times of Mon Tues and Weds 11am-2pm Must call to reserve a space. 2 people minimum or add on to […]
Music at Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
Music at Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross
Organ students perform music for Advent and Christmas. 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC 28782 ♦
Midweek Matinee at Saluda Library
Free Fitness Classes
Free Fitness Classes
When :Mon, November 5, 12:15pm – 1:15pm Description :Free fitness classes, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Stearns Gym, 110 N. Peak St., Columbus
Holiday Season Afternoon Tea at Green River Plantation
Holiday Season Afternoon Tea at Green River Plantation
Tea Menu COST: Cream Teas are $12.50 Classic Afternoon Teas are $28.50 Afternoon High Teas are $34.50 plus tax and Gratuity Seating times are 1:00pm and 3:00pm Call for reservations 828-286-1461 DECEMBER Tea dates: WEDNESDAY 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th, 18th and 25th Christmas Day (Yes, we are taking Teas on Christmas […]
Live Music at Iron Key Brewery
Mammalogy Program
Mammalogy Program
Thursday, Dec 1 @ 4pm Columbus Library Learn all about the mammals that call Western North Carolina their home at this educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, discover some new mammal facts, and get an up-close encounter with animal artifacts, like tracks, scat, and fur samples. This […]
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Kids Activities Live Music Ice Skating Shopping Photos with Santa Winterfest Village Entrance 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Use Highway 74 Exit 170 Info/Questions: tickets@tryon.com
Light up Landrum Christmas Parade & Stroll
Light up Landrum Christmas Parade & Stroll
Light up Landrum Christmas Parade & Stroll- Thursday, DEC 1, 2022 @ 6:00pm. Parade line-up will begin at 5 p.m. at the Landrum Depot.
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Sells out quickly!! Check with Orchard Inn to make reservation or to get on wait list. December 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18 The holiday season is such a special time of year. Our Dickens’ Dinners are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and continue to grow in popularity. Many guests reserve a year in advance. We […]
Live Music at Purple Onion
Live Music at Purple Onion
Music Starts at 7:30. Dinner seating choices are 6:45, 7:00, 7:15, and 7:30. Ticket includes dinner reservation. $10-$20 per ticket Music Cover Reserved Table for the Show
Trivia Thursdays at Iron Key Brewing Company
Live Music at The Purple Onion
Live Music at The Purple Onion
Located in Historic Saluda, with outdoor dining available and live music on Thursday and Saturday night, The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce […]
Christkindlmarkt: A Family Christmas Market
Christkindlmarkt: A Family Christmas Market
Outdoor German-style Christkindlmarkt. Artisans & Crafters. Food. Drink. Music. Santa Claus. Fun For All Ages. Featuring: Haus Heidelberg Food Truck, Guidon Brewing Co. Beer Tent, & More ♦
Gentle Yin Yoga
Gentle Yin Yoga
New Studio in Presbyterian Building behind the library! Mats and props are available. Please come at least 5 minutes early. Questions are always welcome! Please call Cassandra at (864) 326-8923.
TFAC Talks +
TFAC Talks +
TFAC Talks + Bi-weekly starting in February - Fridays at noon Early in the pandemic, Renaissance man and TFAC Board member Andy Millard created TFAC Talks, interviewing local artists to see how they were faring at that time. After taking a hiatus, Andy is returning to the Zoom interview screen to create another round of […]
Film Fridays
Film Fridays
Fridays @ 1pm, Columbus Library FREE popcorn at each showing! Sept 7: Book Club Four friends in a book club are inspired to spice things up after reading Fifty Shades of Grey. With each of them in a different romantic situation, the women gather inspiration and tips for the bedroom and try new things later […]
Film Fridays
Film Fridays
Fridays @ 1pm, Columbus Library New releases and free popcorn! March 1: A Star Is Born (rated R) starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga March 8: Mary Queen of Scots (rated R) starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie March 15: Green Book (rated PG-13) starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen March 22: LIBRARY CLOSED – NO […]
Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Friday 11/4 – Live Music: Tony Coccagna 5-8pm Saturday 11/5 – Live Music: Seth & Sara 3-6pm Sunday 11/6- Live Music: Patty M 3pm – 6pm Friday 11/11 – Live Music: Eric Congdon 5-8pm Saturday 11/12 – Live Music: Sarah Tucker 3 - 6pm Sunday 11/13 – Live Music: Hope Griffin Friday 11/18 - Live […]
Tryon Christmas Stroll
Tryon Christmas Stroll
The 2022 Tryon Christmas Stroll will be held Friday, December 2nd from 5-8 PM. Come out to eat, play and shop in Downtown Tryon as we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for Tryon Traditions: the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree and the placing of the wreath on Morris […]
Live Music at Earthly Minds
Live Music at Earthly Minds
Join us this Friday evening for live music by the beautiful and talented @karenclardymusic_ We will be open late from 5-8pm with light nibbles, artists to meet, new inventory, music and community love!
Free Wine Tasting at Tryon Bottle
Free Wine Tasting at Tryon Bottle
We will have a FREE wine tasting this Friday evening from 5-7! See you there ♦
Morris the Horse Wreath Hanging Party
Morris the Horse Wreath Hanging Party
The Annual “Morris the Horse” Wreath Hanging Party is back! Meet us downtown Tryon on Dec 02, 2022 from 5:00-6:00PM for the fun. ♦
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Kids Activities Live Music Ice Skating Shopping Photos with Santa Winterfest Village Entrance 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Use Highway 74 Exit 170 Info/Questions: tickets@tryon.com
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Ride in luxury with Van in Black and enjoy a drive through the Shadrack Christmas Lights at the Tryon Resort from Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the "Holiday Wonderland" in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz van enjoying over two miles of lights that are perfectly synchronized to holiday music that will be playing over […]
3rd Friday’s Sunset Party!!
3rd Friday’s Sunset Party!!
Join us the 3rd Friday of each month for a fantastic sunset, live music with Debbie and friends!! Light bites to eat! After our wine club release party, we’ve decided we need to share this amazing sunset with all of our PBV friends! So mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of each month and […]
Live Music at Harper Eatery & Pub
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Sells out quickly!! Check with Orchard Inn to make reservation or to get on wait list. December 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18 The holiday season is such a special time of year. Our Dickens’ Dinners are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and continue to grow in popularity. Many guests reserve a year in advance. We […]
Winterfest 2018
Winterfest 2018
Join us for Winterfest 2018! Saturdays in December at Tryon Resort are packed with holiday fun featuring our 2018 Winterfest schedule: Winterfest 2018 Breakfast with Santa Story time with Mrs. Claus Carousel rides Ugly Sweater and Karaoke Contest (Dec. 22) New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) Breakfast with Santa & Story Time with Mrs. Claus […]
Winterfest at Tryon Resort
Winterfest at Tryon Resort
Saturdays in December Breakfast with Santa, Carousel Rides, Polar Express Night, Christmas Market, & More! Learn more at Tryon.com
Pop up shop at Martha’s Amish Bakery
Pop up shop at Martha’s Amish Bakery
Saturday we not only have our delicious doughnuts but we are hosting a pop up shop for our vendors we support locally at Martha's! Buttercup Cottage will be here with samples of their products such as sauerkraut, relishes and jams. Le'lola Ink will be here with ready to shop gifts and sample personalized items to […]
Breakfast with Santa at TIEC
Breakfast with Santa at TIEC
Breakfast with Santa December 3, 10, & 17. Reservations are required in advance with adult, children’s and family group pricing available. Menu: Yogurt and Waffle Bar Chocolate Chips, Flavored Syrup, Jelly, Tryon Honey, Whip Cream, and more! Bread Bar Doughnuts, Breakfast Breads, Jam, Jelly, Compound Butter Oyster & Bloody Mary Bar Omelette Action Station Teres […]
Columbus Winter Farmer’s Market
Columbus Winter Farmer’s Market
Columbus Iron Key Brewing (the Dining Hall behind main venue) 135 Locust St, Columbus, NC 1st and 3rd Saturdays on the following dates: November 5 and 19 December 3 and 17 January 7 and 21 February 4 and 18 March 4 and 18 April 1 and 15 The Polk Winter Farmers Market is operated by […]
Christmas Charity Flea Market
Christmas Charity Flea Market
Shop local vendors, Mountain View BBQ food truck, bounce house, and more.... ♦
Tree of Life Wire Weaving Class
Tree of Life Wire Weaving Class
Please email us at earthlymindsgallery@gmail.com to secure your seat in any of our classes
Looking Glass Creamery Tours
Looking Glass Creamery Tours
Every Saturday we are offering a free tour at noon. Meet at the porch of the farm store for a 20-30 min free tour and tasting. Learn about the history of the farm, the cows, the cheese we make, how it is aged in underground cellars. Peek inside thru windows (food safety regulations prohibit us […]
25th Annual Tuba Christmas
25th Annual Tuba Christmas
Tuba Christmas will be at Polk County High School Auditorium December 3rd at 1:30pm. Tuba Christmas is a local tradition in our area, featuring a collection of tuba and baritone horn players performing holiday favorites.
Live Music at Parker-Binns
Live Music at Parker-Binns
Live Music 3-6pm Every Saturday & Sunday! For more information click here: https://www.parkerbinnsvineyard.com/events/ ♦
Taste of the Holidays Pairing
Taste of the Holidays Pairing
Enjoy worldly Holiday cuisine paired with our favorite Mountain Brook wines. Join us Saturday, December 3 for a fantastic celebration of Christmas food and wine from around the world. We have chosen some of our favorite wine regions to showcase meals that are typical for the holiday season along with their wine pairings. Chef Graham […]
Columbus Christmas Parade & Hometown Christmas
Columbus Christmas Parade & Hometown Christmas
Please join the Town of Columbus Fire Department; they will be hosting the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022, starting at 4 pm. Line-up will be on Park Street (beside Bubbles Car Wash), making a left onto E Mills St, then left onto Jim Christopher St. Please be advised E Mills St will be […]
Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Friday 11/4 – Live Music: Tony Coccagna 5-8pm Saturday 11/5 – Live Music: Seth & Sara 3-6pm Sunday 11/6- Live Music: Patty M 3pm – 6pm Friday 11/11 – Live Music: Eric Congdon 5-8pm Saturday 11/12 – Live Music: Sarah Tucker 3 - 6pm Sunday 11/13 – Live Music: Hope Griffin Friday 11/18 - Live […]
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Kids Activities Live Music Ice Skating Shopping Photos with Santa Winterfest Village Entrance 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Use Highway 74 Exit 170 Info/Questions: tickets@tryon.com
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Ride in luxury with Van in Black and enjoy a drive through the Shadrack Christmas Lights at the Tryon Resort from Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the "Holiday Wonderland" in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz van enjoying over two miles of lights that are perfectly synchronized to holiday music that will be playing over […]
Live Music at Rural Seed
Live Music at Rural Seed
12/03/2022 Hummingtree Band Join us for a night of great music from local artists, Hummingtree Band. Don't forget to call and reserve your table! 6pm-8pm The Tap Room at The Rural Seed 12/09/2022 The Paper Crowns We are excited to have The Paper Crowns back on the Tap Room stage. If you missed their last […]
Sound of Music
Sound of Music
A Live Theater Production: The invasion of a country, a family paralyzed by loss, and a young woman placed in circumstances that will dramatically alter the life she had planned.
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Sells out quickly!! Check with Orchard Inn to make reservation or to get on wait list. December 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18 The holiday season is such a special time of year. Our Dickens’ Dinners are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and continue to grow in popularity. Many guests reserve a year in advance. We […]
Live Music at The Purple Onion
Live Music at The Purple Onion
Located in Historic Saluda, with outdoor dining available and live music on Thursday and Saturday night, The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce […]
Paint and Sip The Grinch
Paint and Sip The Grinch
This is gonna be a lot of fun!! Reach out to Laura to book your space! Create your own 12x16 canvas No experience needed Call or message Laura at 828-674-8964 ♦
Sound of Music
Sound of Music
A Live Theater Production: The invasion of a country, a family paralyzed by loss, and a young woman placed in circumstances that will dramatically alter the life she had planned.
Holiday Season Afternoon Tea at Green River Plantation
Holiday Season Afternoon Tea at Green River Plantation
Tea Menu COST: Cream Teas are $12.50 Classic Afternoon Teas are $28.50 Afternoon High Teas are $34.50 plus tax and Gratuity Seating times are 1:00pm and 3:00pm Call for reservations 828-286-1461 DECEMBER Tea dates: WEDNESDAY 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th, 18th and 25th Christmas Day (Yes, we are taking Teas on Christmas […]
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Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
Friday 11/4 – Live Music: Tony Coccagna 5-8pm Saturday 11/5 – Live Music: Seth & Sara 3-6pm Sunday 11/6- Live Music: Patty M 3pm – 6pm Friday 11/11 – Live Music: Eric Congdon 5-8pm Saturday 11/12 – Live Music: Sarah Tucker 3 - 6pm Sunday 11/13 – Live Music: Hope Griffin Friday 11/18 - Live […]
Live Music at Parker-Binns
Live Music at Parker-Binns
Live Music 3-6pm Every Saturday & Sunday! For more information click here: https://www.parkerbinnsvineyard.com/events/ ♦
Now Playing at Tryon Theatre: Ticket to Paradise
Now Playing at Tryon Theatre: Ticket to Paradise
Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made. ♦
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Winterfest Village at TIEC
Kids Activities Live Music Ice Skating Shopping Photos with Santa Winterfest Village Entrance 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Use Highway 74 Exit 170 Info/Questions: tickets@tryon.com
Barrels and Carols
Barrels and Carols
Let's get together to be Community. We need a little caroling. We'll provide the accompaniment and song sheets, YOU bring the Cheer! Everyone's welcome. Drink, Eat, & Sing Really Loud (even if you're off key)
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Holiday Wine & Lights Tours
Ride in luxury with Van in Black and enjoy a drive through the Shadrack Christmas Lights at the Tryon Resort from Mountain Brook Vineyards. You will tour the "Holiday Wonderland" in a large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz van enjoying over two miles of lights that are perfectly synchronized to holiday music that will be playing over […]
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Charles Dickens’ Dinners
Sells out quickly!! Check with Orchard Inn to make reservation or to get on wait list. December 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18 The holiday season is such a special time of year. Our Dickens’ Dinners are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and continue to grow in popularity. Many guests reserve a year in advance. We […]