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SUMMARY:U-Pick Blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:U-Pick Blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards Thurs-Sat 7:30am-Noon \n \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/u-pick-blueberries-at-overmountain-vineyards/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Overmountain Vineyards and Winery\, 2012 Sandy Plains Rd.\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga at FENCE
DESCRIPTION:Free community Yoga\, every Friday\, 9:30-10:30am at FENCE♦ \nJoin Anna Maphis on the mat for yoga on Fridays.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/yoga-at-fence-3/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:FENCE – Foothills Equestrian Nature Center\, 3381 Hunting Country Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Parker-Binns
DESCRIPTION:Live Music July 3rd with Gregg Grimaldo from 3-6pm \nRelish kitchen-12-6:30pm
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-parker-binns-4/
LOCATION:Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery\, 2275 Whiteside Rd.\, Mill Spring\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Saluda Tailgate Market
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 4-6pm\, May-October\, Saluda Elementary School\, 214 E. Main St.\, Saluda\, NC (in the field by the tennis courts) \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.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/saluda-tailgate-market-4/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Saluda School\, 214 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting at The Tryon Bottle
DESCRIPTION:Free tastings of featured wines at the Tryon Bottle from 5-7pm every Friday ♦ Food is available for purchase from Della Street Tacos located inside the store.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/wine-tasting-at-the-tryon-bottle-2/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:The Tryon Bottle\, 15 S Trade St\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Carnival Rides at Stearns
DESCRIPTION:Amusement rides begin on Thursday\, July 3rd\, from 5-10pm at Stearns Park\, downtown\, Columbus.\nTickets only available at the ticket booth in Stearns Park\nRide tickets:\nIndividual tickets 1.25 each\nSheet of 25 Tickets : $25\nSheet of 50 tickets : $45\nAttractions require 3-5 tickets per ride\nUnlimited wrist bands: $25 \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/star-spangled-celebration-on-july-3/
LOCATION:Stearns Park\, 125 E. Mills St.\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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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/ \nFREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M. SUNDAYS 2-5 P.M. \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. \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. \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).  Wild River brings a wave of cool classic country with generous splashes of rock/Americana/blues. \nFriday\, July 3|Borderline Therapy Rock Band will kick off the 4th of July weekend celebration.  An ensemble of ultra-talented musicians\, Borderline Therapy 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. \nSunday\, July 5 |Tracy Davis & TMI is a Hendersonville duo that will round out the 4th of July weekend. The duo plays current hits as well as hits from the past with danceable tunes in genres that include country\, pop\, rock and reggae. \nFriday\, July 10 |Special Characters Band is making its debut at Saluda’s favorite outdoor free live music venue. The band hails from the Hickory and Morganton music scene. \nSaturday\, July 11 |Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue embodies Rudy Cortese’s passion for storytelling through music\, featuring soaring harmonies and expressive instrumentation. \nSunday\, July 12 |Dakota Lee will join forces with Holden Pace to bring a high caliber duo to the stage. Dakota is a songwriter and country artist out of Hendersonville that blends authentic storytelling with an edge to capture what it means to live “life like a country song. \nFriday\, July 17 |Common Clay Band brings high energy\, foot-stomping tunes by Shelby recording artists. This band shares upbeat original country music\, bringing fresh new sounds to the stage. \nSaturday\, July 18 |Jade Moore & The Fellers is led by Jade Moore\, a soulful singer-songwriter from Gaston County\, with over a decade of experience as a full-time professional musician. Jade brings audiences on a journey through an eclectic range of music that spans across all genres. \nSunday\, July 19 |Around Town is a band where talented musicians from “around the town” of Tryon join forces from time to time to produce a mix various genres of musical entertainment. \nFriday\, July 24 |Raphael Graves Band combines talented musician Raphael Graves with a stellar line up of WNC area musicians performing rock\, country and Americana tunes. \nSaturday\, July 25 |Cross Eyed Betty offers a unique take on old classics and new Americana. The Spartanburg based ensemble features exceptional vocals and harmonies. \nSunday\, July 26 |Brian Briley\, a Greenville singer-songwriter\, is bringing his duo to the Saluda stage for a Saluda Sunday Funday debut performance. A true “southern boy\,” Brian writes about people\, the stories and experiences that have shaped him. \nFriday\, July 31 |Moonlight Promises is a four-piece band home-based in Spartanburg\, that covers a wide variety of music primarily country and classic rock. \nSaturday\, August 1 |Wiregrass is a bluegrass/Americana band based in the Foothills of North Carolina. \nSunday\, August 2 |The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument\, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos.Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass\, delta blues\, acid rock\, murder ballads and outlaw country.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/free-live-music-at-green-river-eddys-tap-room-grill/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Green River Eddy’s Tap Room\, 435 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Firecracker Jazz Band at the 26th Annual Summer Tracks
DESCRIPTION:$10 donation at the gate. 26th Annual Summer Tracks\, Rogers Park\, 55 W. Howard St.\, Tryon\, NC ♦ \nGates open at 6pm – Music begins at 7pm. \nJune 5 Sweet Meg\, June 19 Florencia & The Feeling\, July 3 Firecracker Jazz Band\, July 17 Lillie Syracuse\, August 7 The Get Right Band\, and August 21 Love Letter – Peggy Ratusz pays tribute to Bonnie Raitt.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/firecracker-jazz-band-at-the-26th-annual-summer-tracks/
LOCATION:Rogers Park\, West Howard St\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:53rd Annual Columbus Fire Department BBQ and Gospel Singing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 30 – Friday\, July 3rd\, starting at 7pm each night. 53rd Annual Columbus Fire Department BBQ and Gospel Singing at Veterans Park \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 30th to Friday July 3rd\nWhere: Veterans Park\, 50 Gibson St. Columbus\nNote: Rain Location will be inside Columbus Fire Department (across the street)\nTime: 7pm \nGospel Singing starts at 7pm \nFood details: BBQ will be served by Mountain View BBQ & Deli Food Truck and service is dinner only (NO LUNCH SERVICE)\nFood will be served until the singing concludes or until they run out! Make sure to arrive early so you don’t miss out. \nPlease bring your own lawn chairs or blankets!  Come out and enjoy great food and music! \nMusic Schedule\nTue\, June 30: Reggie Saddler\, Atkins Family\, Edify\, and Coltcreek\nWed\, Jul 1: Joyful Sound Trio\, Going Home Trio\, The Price Trio\, Chosen Vessels\nThu\, Jul 2: Golden Valley Crusaders\, Issacs Well\, Mike Upright\, and Dyars Family\nFri\, Jul 3: Fields of Grace\, Brian Birchfield\, Greg Day\, and King James Boys \nDonations are accepted! \n2026 Annual Columbus Fire Department BBQ Poster \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/53rd-annual-columbus-fire-department-bbq-and-gospel-singing/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, Ward St.\, Columbus\, 28722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Food,Music
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SUMMARY:Karaoke at Sullys Place
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Karaoke at Sully’s Place\, every Friday 7-10pm\, Columbus\, NC. \nGood music\, cold drinks and great times.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/karaoke-at-sullys-place-3/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Sully’s Place\, 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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