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SUMMARY:U-Pick Blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:U-Pick Blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards Thurs-Sat 7:30am-Noon
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/u-pick-blueberries-at-overmountain-vineyards/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Overmountain Vineyards and Winery\, 2012 Sandy Plains Rd.\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Columbus Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 8am-12pm\, May-October\, Courthouse St.\, Columbus\, NC. \nFresh local produce for your family. A great way to support your family’s health and our community is to purchase local products at the farmers markets in Polk County. \n  \n4th of July Schedule\nJuly 4th-the Columbus Market will be from 8 am-11 am at the empty lot right across from The First peak Visitor Center/beside the Fagan building.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/columbus-farmers-market-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Polk County Courthouse\, One Courthouse Square\, Columbus\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Men's Health Car Show & Tune-Up at Polk Co Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Free. Saturday\, June 20\, 9am-12pm. Men’s Health Car Show & Tune-up at Polk County Middle School.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/mens-health-car-show-tune-up-at-polk-co-middle-school/
LOCATION:Polk County Middle School\, 321 Wolverine Trail\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Apiary Experience at Orchard Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join The Orchard Inn for an exciting new Apiary Experience. Sandy Bee Mine will provide a honey tasting and tour of homegrown honey bee colonies. This will be a 3-4 hour interactive experience which includes a curated honey-tasting session\, food pairing and charcuterie lunch with a complimentary glass of wine or beer\, presented by Newman’s Restaurant. Sample a variety of honeys and hone your tasting skills with a sensory analysis\, unraveling the unique flavor profile of each variety. \nGet suited up in a full bee suit and take a guided tour of the bee colonies\, hold frames\, spot the queen\, and inspect hives. \nTickets are $125 and may be purchased in advance online at: https://orchardinn.com
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/exclusive-apiary-experience-at-orchard-inn/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:The Orchard Inn\, 100 Orchard Inn Ln\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Talking Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Free\, June 20\, 10:30am\, Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Talking Turkey \nSpeaker Stephen Tillotson shares stories about these fascinating animals and their unique adaptations. This will be a great program for the whole family\, so bring the kids. \nPlease RSVP at: https://conservingcarolina.org/calendar/
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/walnut-creek-preserve-speaker-series-talking-turkey/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Preserve\, 179 Wood Thrush Ln\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Nature
ORGANIZER;CN="Conserving Carolina":MAILTO:info@conservingcarolina.org
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Sunflower U-Pick Sunflowers
DESCRIPTION:Moonchild Farm Pop-Up Sunflower U-Pick Saturday\, June 20 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nJoin us for a one-day-only Pop-Up Sunflower U-Pick at Moonchild Farm as our first sunflowers of the season begin to bloom. \nExpect a real working Appalachian flower farm\, complete with blooming sunflowers\, growing dahlias\, and a few weeds along the way. \nU-Pick Pricing: Kids Cup (12 & under): $12 Adult Cup: $20 Large Mason Jar: $25 \nFill your container to the brim with sunflowers and seasonal blooms. Flowers do not need to fit upright in the container while picking. \nThis is a limited early-season event and only a portion of the sunflower patch is blooming\, making it a unique opportunity to celebrate the first day of summer on the farm. \nLocation: Moonchild Farm One day only. No reservations required.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/86089/
LOCATION:Moonchild Flower Farm\, 1928 Rock Springs Rd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird Art Class at Overmountain Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Come try your hand at this beautiful hummingbird watercolor painting with Cathey Stoney! No experience required\, all materials included. Use the ticket link or call 828-863-0523 to sign up!\n$35 per person
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/hummingbird-art-class-at-overmountain-vineyards/
LOCATION:Overmountain Vineyards and Winery\, 2012 Sandy Plains Rd.\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Events,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Parker-Binns Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. \nMusic 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. \n 6/20 Beau Beaufort\, 6/21 Seth and Sara\, 6/27 Marley’s Chain\, and 6/28 Appalachia Untamed \n\n\nJuly 4: Live Music: Beau Beaumont \nJuly 5: Live Music: Luke Deuce \nJuly 11: Tim Nave \nJuly 12: Eric Congdon \nJuly 18: Seth and Sara \nJuly 19: Champagne Charlie \nJuly 25: Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo \nJuly 26: BJ Cates & Kayla McKinney \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-parker-binns-vineyard-5/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery\, 2275 Whiteside Rd.\, Mill Spring\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Mountain Brook Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Free live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards \nMusic is Saturdays and Sundays 3-6pm \n6/19 Abbey Elmore\n6/20 Lee Hewitt\n6/21 Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo\n6/27 Seth & Sara\n6/28 Kayla McKinney\n7/4 Live music & Food Truck ALL DAY\n  \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-mountain-brook-vineyards-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Mountain Brook Vineyards\, 731 Philips Dairy Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Free Live Music at Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill
DESCRIPTION:Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill located inside Saluda Outfitters in Saluda\, NC. \nPerformer details will be included in each weekly events newsletter.  You can always find our current weekly events newsletter here:  https://firstpeaknc.com/first-peak-events/ \nMusic is Fri-Sat 6-10pm \nFriday\, June 19| Matt Phillips Band of Easley\, S.C.\, has been performing around the Upstate for the last few years. The four-piece group plays an eclectic mix of covers including favorites like the Allman Brothers “Whipping Post\,” John Mayer’s “Gravity\,” and The Beatles’ “Come Together.” Band mates are Matt Phillips and Justin Roe\, guitars/vocals; Marshal Covert\, bass/vocals; and Sean Britt\, drums/sound engineer. \n  \nSaturday\, June 20|Echo Operative is a 5-piece party band hailing from Spartanburg. They primarily play rock\, country and pop tunes popular in the ‘70s to 2000s. The talented ensemble is led by a husband-and-wife team\, Dr. Joseph Boscia\, lead vocalist/guitarist\, and Dr. Sue Boscia\, harmonica/vocals. Flushing out the team is Rob Gillum\, drums; Chris Bryant\, keyboard/harmony vocals; and Henry Steil\, bass and harmony vocals. \n  \nSunday\, June 21|Wildwood Music Duo brings together veteran musician Garry Cutherbertson and the talented Kate Durham. As a team\, these musicians play an acoustic show with inspiring vocals and outstanding musicality. Garry entertains with guitar and vocals\, while Kate shares her talents on fiddle and vocals for a Saluda Sunday Funday event. \n  \nFriday\, June 26|Fairlight and The Magick is a band that came together through the aftermath of Helene. The members of the band came from all directions to make WNC their home. Once the band members were all in the same room\, the power and soulfulness of Fairlight De Torres’ voice was astonishing. The mission of the band was clear—to develop a sound and style to fit Fairlight’s amazing skill. The result is a musical stew of funky soul and psychedelia rooted in the blues and always played with a lot of feeling. \n  \nSaturday\, June 27|Esther Rose & Grey Wolf travels up the mountain from Traveler’s Rest to share some rock’n’roll favorites. Offering authentic performances\, the band is guitar rhythms led by veteran musicians fronted by a charismatic young singer\, Esther Rose. Joining her are guitarist Gary Davis\, bassist Don Hartke\, drummer Winston Claiborne and keyboardist Wryley Bettis. \n  \nSunday\, June 28|Wild River was founded in 2001 and re-established itself in the Fall of 2025 as a versatile acoustic ensemble\, featuring original founder Tom Roberts (vocals/guitar) and adding Lance Davis (vocals/guitar/harmonica). Lance and Tom found friendship and common musical interest in the WNC open mic and jam scene. Wild River brings a wave of cool classic country with generous splashes of rock/Americana/blues. You’ll find yourself tapping your feet\, singing along\, dancing with your honey\, and you might even shed a tear in your beer! Join them for a Saluda Sunday Funday event! \n  \nFriday\, July 3|Borderline Therapy Rock Band is that Landrum-based rock’n’roll band that brings the crowd to its feet every time. This 5-piece ensemble of ultra-talented musicians has a flare for getting the audience involved in the performance. Their eclectic mix of the best generations of rock mixed with some old school country\, provides a show that has a little something for everyone. Lead singer Reggie Fowler is backed by guitarists Ben Smith and Brady Caldwell with Michael Jackson on drums and Jason Martin on bass. \n  \nSaturday\, July 4|Sparkle City Rockets is going to light up the Fourth of July with tons of fun. Its a band bringing something different to the stage as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This rock’n’roll band plays a unique flavor of ‘50s and ‘60s to modern rock and rockabilly… Stray Cats\, Elvis\, Chuck Berry\, Buddy Holly\, Ventures\, Shadows to name but a few…with some great adaptations of modern classics like George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” and original songs\, too! This Upstate band relates to young and old alike ensuring everyone has a great time. Join them and celebrate the U.S.A. \n  \nSunday\, July 5 |Tracy Davis & TMI is a Hendersonville duo that plays current hits as well as hits from the past with danceable tunes in genres that include country\, pop\, rock and reggae. The duo’s style includes vocals\, guitars\, keyboards providing music by artists like J Taylor\, Ed Sherran\, Coldplay\, Teddy Swims and more. Join them for a Saluda Sunday Funday event! \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/free-live-music-at-green-river-eddys-tap-room-grill/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Green River Eddy’s Tap Room\, 435 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Purple Onion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday & Saturday Night Music *Cover Charge* Purchase advance tickets online at: https://purpleonionsaluda.com/. Tickets vary by date.\nThursday Nights 7:30 p.m.\nSaturday Nights 8:00 p.m. \n7/2 Time Sawyer\n7/4 Passerine \n  \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-purple-onion-3/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Sullys Place
DESCRIPTION:8pm. Free Live Music at Sull’ys Place\, 155 W. Mills St.\, Columbus\, NC \nJoin us at Sully’s Place\, where every day is a celebration of good food\, good company\, and the spirit of camaraderie. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience worth savoring! \nJune: 6/6 The Rewind Band\, 6/13 Blackwater Station\, 6/20 Misdemeanor\, and 6/27 Pearls Collide \nMay: 5/2 Twinz\, 5/9 Misdemeanor\, 5/16 Steel Creek Band\, 5/23 Fine Line\, and 5/30 Otter Dogs. \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-sullys-place-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Sully’s Place\, 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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