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SUMMARY:Harmon Classics Hunter/Jumper Horse Show
DESCRIPTION:This four-day Hunter/Jumper competition features classes for riders across a variety of levels\, along with a full weekend of featured derbies and special events. \nSaturday’s Pink Day highlights the $2\,500 Jump for Hope Hunter Derby.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/harmon-classics-hunter-jumper-horse-show/
LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, 25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equestrian,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-3/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Polk County Courthouse\, One Courthouse Square\, Columbus\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Zion Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Old School & New School Cars Includes (Trucks and Cars) \n$30 entry fee to enter your car into the car show\nRaffles\, Trophies\, food & drinks \nFor more info contact Alexandria Staley 828-755-7157 or Johnnie Adkins 828-429-7500
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/zion-car-show/
LOCATION:Polk Recreation Complex\, 260 Wolverine Trail\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga for a Cause at Mountain Brook Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:you’ll unwind surrounded by aging vintages for an intimate\, indoor yoga class led by the incredible instructors at Pacha Yoga Studio. \n100% of all donations collected from this free event will directly benefit Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue to support their mission of providing shelter\, medical care\, and second chances to animals in need. Come stretch in the Barrel Room for a great cause! \nOur session will take place entirely inside\, offering a quiet and climate controlled space to focus on your flow. \nBring your own mat | All levels welcome | Donations will be collected on-site\nTo RSVP\, click the link select Aug 29\, and sign up for your place.
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/yoga-for-a-cause-at-mountain-brook-vineyards/
LOCATION:Mountain Brook Vineyards\, 731 Philips Dairy Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES: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 \nAugust 29-ALMA RUSS LIVE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 29 PHI RUFF LIVE! @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nJoin us on “Super Saturday” for a great day of Wine\, Live Music\, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. ReLish Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Live Music 3-6pm.  FUN All Day! Hope to see you soon!\nSun 30 \nAugust 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm DANNY GRAYSHOCK LIVE!\nJoin us on “Sunday Funday” for a great day of Wine\, Live Music\, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. ReLish Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Live Music 3-6pm.  FUN All Day! Hope to see you soon! \nSeptember 5 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm THE OTTER DOGS TRIO LIVE!\nJoin us on “Super Saturday” for a great day of Wine\, Live Music\, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Appalachian Chics Southern Experience Food Truck 12-6p Live Music 3-6pm.  FUN All Day! Hope to see you soon!\nSun 6 \nSeptember 6 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm SETH and SARA LIVE!\nJoin us on “Sunday Funday” for a great day of Wine\, Live Music\, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Pietro’s Wood-Fired Pizza Food Truck 12-6p Live Music 3-6pm.  FUN All Day! Hope to see you soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nSeptember 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm TEDDY ETHRIDGE LIVE!\nJoin us on “Sunday Funday” for a great day of Wine\, Live Music\, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Live Music 3-6pm.  FUN All Day! Hope to see you soon!\n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-parker-binns-vineyard-5/2026-08-29/
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 \n  \n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-mountain-brook-vineyards-3/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Mountain Brook Vineyards\, 731 Philips Dairy Rd\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Wine Events
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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing
DESCRIPTION:An evening of dancing\, dinner\, silent auction\, and making a difference!\n50’s & 60’s attire!\nTickets $50 per person\nEmail Louisej@bbbswnc.org
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/dirty-dancing/
LOCATION:Caitlyn Farms\, 286 A. R. Thompson Road\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Food,Music
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SUMMARY:Professional Bull Riders Competition at Tryon International
DESCRIPTION:PBR returns to Tryon International\, August 28th & 29th! For two nights only\, the PBR Ram Challenger Series brings some of the world’s top bull riders and rankest bulls to Tryon’s International Stadium for the ultimate showdown of man versus beast. \nThis is the “toughest sport on dirt”\, bringing Professional Bull Riders® competition to the venue for top-class thrills and western sport at the PBR® Tryon. It’s the cowboys vs. bulls battling to the eight second buzzer\, and you won’t want to miss the action. \n5-7PM: pre-show entertainment including live music by Madderdont\, vendors\, a petting zoo\, face painting\, and more. \nGet tickets here!
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/86120/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, 25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equestrian,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/ \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.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\nFriday Sept 4 | 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. His blend of classic country twang with a healthy dose of Americana inspiration creates a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. \nSaturday September 5 | Podunk Ramblers is a 5-piece bluegrass and American roots music jam band out of Columbia\, S.C. It consists of college students who play high energy bluegrass (think Billy Strings) and old country music. \nSunday\, Sept. 6 |Rick Hornyak Duo features Rick Hornyak\, a singer-songwriter who recently moved to WNC from Austin. His latest album\, Dandelion\, blends rockin’ guitars with heartfelt\, honest lyrics and has been played on radio stations across the country. He is lead of the band Highway Companions. The duo plays a mix of original music and classic songs from Americana and Classic Rock greats.2-5pm \nFriday September 11 | Casual Zealots Band is a band with members primarily from the Tryon area. The group features Jim Peterman\, Rich Nelson\, Vinny Corda and Marco Noto. They play originals\, including “Soul Searching” written by Vinny Corda\, as well as well-known favorites. Their music has been featured at the Tryon International Film Festival and Tryon Fine Arts Center. \n Saturday September 12 | The Mattocks-Johnson Band returns to Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room with its mix of Blues and Classic Rock covers and Originals. Fronted by Howie Johnson\, (a highly sought-after blues and rock guitarist and vocalist based in Hendersonville\, NC) and Bill Mattocks (a veteran blues musician known for his powerhouse vocals and exceptional harmonica skills.) Together they bring a tight well-balanced show for listening or dancing. \nSunday September 13 | Stephen Evans will share his solo music as part of a Saluda Sunday Funday performance. Stephen’s strong melodic songwriting style is a blend of vivid imagery\, darkness\, and hopeful optimism. There’s no denying the feeling that shines through with his evocative vocals and lyrics. Songs like ‘Ghost Among the Trees’\, ‘The Garden’\, ‘Cherokee Hills’\, ‘Shining Star’\, and ‘1000 Roses’ are beacons of his folk-rock song craft. With radio play on WNC radio stations\, as well as shows around the region\, Stephen Evans and his band\, The True Grits\, are becoming a local favorite. \nFriday September 18 | The Contractors Band plays the best of tunes from the ‘60s\, ‘70s and ‘80s. The Asheville party band is very popular around the WNC mountains. You will find they play songs you can relate to\, sing to\, dance to\, so come out and enjoy a look back at some great oldies. \nSaturday September 19th | Crystal Creek Band will hit the stage with some southern rock\, classic country and bluegrass. A versatile band\, they focus on providing something for everyone’s taste. Band members include Ed Bowen\, lead guitarist from Williamston\, SC; Candace Gronek\, rhythm guitar/vocals of Greenville; Jerry Hipp\, drummer of Inman; and Robert Bowen\, bass/vocals of Inman \nFriday September 25th | Caston is a band based in the Upstate of S.C. and includes a father/son duo\, Isaiah Caston and his dad\, Adam (Hub City Productions)\, along with a group of other multi-talented musicians. They play well-known songs from the past and present consisting of strong musicianship and crowd interaction. \nSaturday September 26th | Blackleaf Southern Rock Band is a high energy 5-piece group based out of Rutherford County. The band plays everything from country\, rock\, southern rock\, blues and funk. Whether you just listen or love to dance Blackleaf will give you a high-quality show that is a must see! Band mates are Jon Buck\, vocals/rhythm guitar and Amie Buck\, female vocalist\, both from Spindale; Angelo Zollo\, drums\, from Saluda; Kevin “Fuzzy” McCall\, bass from Tryon; and Chuck Reed\, lead guitar from Sunshine. \nSunday September 27th | DogDay BlueJay Duo is a low-key acoustic trio based in Greenville\, SC\, playing originals and singer-songwriter type favorites of Dylan\, Kristofferson\, Parsons\, Willie\, Waylon\, Clapton\, Shaver and many others. Acoustic guitars\, standup bass\, mandolin and Dobro create pleasant music by these long-time local musicians. Band members include Joanie Sanders on bass/vocals and Mark McAfee on guitar/vocals. \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/free-live-music-at-green-river-eddys-tap-room-grill-2/2026-08-29/
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:Saturday August 22-Fancy & The Gentlemen 8pm \nSaturday August 29 -Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast Acoustic Duo 8pm
URL:https://firstpeaknc.com/event/live-music-at-purple-onion-6/2026-08-29/
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-2/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Sully’s Place\, 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112\, Columbus\, NC\, 28722
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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