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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-3/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:FENCE – Foothills Equestrian Nature Center\, 3381 Hunting Country Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Lori Loftus Artist Reception at Saluda Library
DESCRIPTION:Lori Loftus Artist Reception\nEnjoy light refreshments while Lori demos some of her nature printing techniques. \nNature printing has been Lori’s artistic passion since joining the International Nature Printing Society in 2006. She uses flora\, fauna\, and other objects to create one-of-a-kind works of art. The various techniques incorporate fish\, ferns\, flowers\, seaweed\, leaves\, and other objects in nature. \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/lori-loftus-artist-reception-at-saluda-library/
LOCATION:Saluda Community Library\, 44 W Main St.\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,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-4/2026-08-21/
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-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:The Tryon Bottle\, 15 S Trade St\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:3rd Friday Sunset Party at Parker-Binns Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:3rd Friday Night Sunset Party at Parker-Binns Vineyard\, Mill Spring. \nAugust 21-Eric & The Estradas \nSeptember 18- \nOctober 16- \n \n  \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/3rd-friday-sunset-party-at-parker-binns-vineyard-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery\, 2275 Whiteside Rd.\, Mill Spring\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Train Tales “Interview with a Hobo”
DESCRIPTION:The August Train Tales will feature docent speakers “Hobo” David O’Brien and Nita High in a lively discussion of the history of hobos in the United States. From Ernest Hemingway\, Jack London\, Carl Sandburg\, Clark Gable to ordinary desperate men and women\, hobos have been riding the rails since the end of the Civil War. The word Hobo was likely derived from the phrase “hoe boys”\, who were farm workers around the turn of the 20th century. Hobo history\, culture\, language\, code and artwork will be discussed. \nThe program begins at 7:00 PM and doors will open at 6:30. The program is free. Join us!
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/train-tales-interview-with-a-hobo/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Saluda Depot Museum\, 32 W. Main St.\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Love Letter - Peggy Ratusz 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/love-letter-peggy-ratusz-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: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-3/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Sully’s Place\, 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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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/ \nSaluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill  FREE LIVE MUSIC \nFRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M.; SUNDAYS 2-5 P.M. \nFriday\, Aug. 14 |Catoe White Band is a 4-piece band that plays familiar country favorites\, country adjacent such as Jimmy Buffet and Hootie and the Blowfish\, and select original material. Its members live\, work\, and play all over the upstate and the midlands of South Carolina and Eastern North Carolina. Catoe’s voice is described as warm and soulful and he is backed by a band with many decades of experience playing stages big and small. \nSaturday\, Aug. 15 | Vilai Harrington and The Hamptones capture their Appalachian musical roots and puts a modern Americana spin on it. Originally from the sandhills of South Carolina\, Vilai Harrington grew up firmly planted in his soulful country upbringing. Chris Huber of Extra Chill writes that Vilai “- sings with that old folk wisdom; the kind that could just be from last night’s whiskey bottle\, but it sounds so authentic that you’ll never know the difference.” \nSunday\, Aug. 16 |TKO brings its smooth vocal harmonies\, tasty guitar and harmonica work\, and cool vintage rock and blues set list to one of the coolest venues in these hills\, Saluda Outfitters. The group plays mostly in the vein of Americana\, Beatles\, Neil Young\, Guess Who\, Peter Frampton\, Glen Campbell\, Allman Brothers\, Doobies\, etc. Jimmy Tatum (guitar/slide guitar/vocals)\, Mike Karaman (vocals/harmonica)\, and Ray Owens (6 and 12 string guitars/harmonica/vocals)\, compose TKO. Enjoy a wide variety of favorite tunes from times gone by. \nFriday\, Aug. 21 | The Millwrites is an Upstate South Carolina band that provides an eclectic mix of music genres. The four-piece group performs originals and cover songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s to the 2020s. Band members are songwriters Roy Smith Jr.\, lead guitar/vocals; Scott Scheel\, rhythm guitar/vocals; Brandon Kimbrell\, drums/percussion; and John Moseley\, bass. With a lot of history performing everything from rhythm and blues to “beer drinking music\,” the members have adapted to each other’s playing styles to bring an enhanced sound to the stage. \nSaturday\, Aug. 22 | Gilkey Cattle Co. Quartet is a four-piece band with a love of the country greats. However\, they mix a little Eagles\, Marshall Tucker and other favorites in their sets. Home-based in Rutherfordton\, the ensemble focuses on classic country from the 90s to 2000s. Veteran guitarist/singer Garry Cuthbertson joins up with Kate Durham on fiddle\, Randy Fish on guitar/vocals\, and Tony Dente on drums/vocals. \nSunday\, Aug. 23 |The Lunatic Fringe is a Western North Carolina duo whose claim to fame is that they are “unplugged and unhinged.” Combining the five decades of guitarist/vocalist Lee Devico with two decades of performance by vocalist/bassist Heather Landreth\, the duo brings the blues\, classic rock and country to the stage. Lee\, a legend in the music industry\, matches his soulful melodies with Heather’s soulful vocals. \nFriday\, Aug.28 | Matt Phillips and What’s Good 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. \nSaturday\, Aug. 29 | Tasha Ann Band features country and Christian singer Tasha Ann. This young musician is graced with powerful vocals with tones that range from the sweetest whispers to the raspy\, soulful growls of a more mature artist. Like many country artists\, she got her start in church. Whether singing praise songs or her originals\, she gives each performance 100 percent\, as does her band mates Dale Huffman\, acoustic guitar; Liam Pippert\, acoustic guitar\, and Craig Robinson\, electronic drums\, who will perform with her. \nSunday\, Aug. 30 | Marley’s Chain is a male/female duo formed by Hendersonville artists Christie Gipson and David Hintz. Both musicians play guitar and bass\, switch out instruments throughout the show and sing lead and harmony. They play well-known and lesser-known covers and originals in country\, rock\, blues and Americana genres. Join them for a Saluda Sunday Funday. \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/free-live-music-at-green-river-eddys-tap-room-grill-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Green River Eddy’s Tap Room\, 435 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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