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SUMMARY:Spartan Races at Tryon International
DESCRIPTION:We’re off to the races again at Tryon International Equestrian Center.  This dynamic course features well-trodden horse trails\, thigh burning red clay hill climbs\, and rushing creek-beds will test your dexterity if you want to reach the finish line. \nAs a Spectator\, you get access to view some obstacles on the course\, the finish line\, the vendor tents\, and hot food for sale on the grounds! So enjoy the music and watch your friends and loved ones slip and slide through the Spartan course\, from the festival grounds. Raffles\, entertainment\, spectator challenges\, free muddy hugs from Spartan athletes\, and all the other spectator perks make spectating all worthwhile.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/spartan-races-at-tryon-international/
LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, 25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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/2026-08-01/
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-3/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Polk County Courthouse\, One Courthouse Square\, Columbus\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Polished & Poured Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to your ultimate escape! Leave the logistics to us as we whisk you away for a curated day of culinary delights and head-to-toe pampering. \nThe Ride: Leave the keys at home! We offer convenient pick-ups from multiple locations. \nThe Pours: Sip craft cocktails and savor delicious brunch bites in the dreamy\, relaxing ambiance of a historic boarding house. \nThe Polish: Next stop? Pure bliss. Let our spa professionals treat you to a luxury manicure\, pedicure\, facial\, or restorative head spa treatment. \nThe price includes your meal and a spa manicure. If you would like to upgrade to other services\, please choose them when booking.\nWhat’s included\nCocktail of choice\nBrunch items\nSpa manicure ($45 value)\nRelaxing ride\nWhat’s not included\nTips\nItinerary\nChoose Your Pick-Up Point:\nWe have two convenient starting locations to get the day rolling: \nColumbus: Across from the First Peak Visitor Center (20 E Mills St\, Columbus\, NC 28722)\nSaluda: Saluda Visitor Center (20 W Main St Suite 1\, Saluda\, NC 28773)\nBrunch at The Oaks of Saluda:\nIncludes a tour & cocktails.\nKick off the festivities with a quick look around this beautiful historic boarding house. Then\, settle in for a delicious brunch and craft cocktails while mingling with fellow guests. \nPampering at Elegance Beauty Lounge:\nTime to relax! Let a team of dedicated beauty professionals treat you to some well-deserved pampering.\nColumbus Guests: Your vehicles (at the First Peak Visitor Center) are conveniently close to this location\, making this your final stop of the day! \nFinal Drop-off:\nFor our Saluda guests\, we will shuttle you right back to where you started at the Saluda Visitor Center (20 W Main St Suite 1\, Saluda\, NC 28773) to wrap up a perfect day out. \nPlease arrive at least 5 minutes early. If you will be late\, please contact us at 828-722-1226.\nGet Tickets Here! \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/polished-poured-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Events,Food
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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\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-parker-binns-vineyard-5/2026-08-01/
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 \n6/27 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-3/2026-08-01/
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/ \nFREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M. SUNDAYS 2-5 P.M. \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. \n___________________________________________________________ \npast events \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.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/free-live-music-at-green-river-eddys-tap-room-grill-2/2026-08-01/
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:Nikki Talley\nAugust 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm $10\nTalley is an award winning vocalist & songwriter. Nikki’s powerful and beautiful voice\, often accompanied by Jason’s – husband- lush guitar tones\, create a complete rustic sound. Nikki plays guitar as well as mountain clawhammer banjo while Jason accompanies her on guitar and sings harmony.Bridging the sounds of Country and Americana Root music\, she flows flawlessly between styles while bringing raw energy to her shows.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-purple-onion-5/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Food,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! \n8-11pm\nJuly 25th Misdemeanor\nAug 1 Fat Cat\nAug 8 BJ Cates\nAug 15 Fine Line\nAug 22 Otter Dogs\nAug 29 Misdemeanor \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-sullys-place-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Sully’s Place\, 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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