Ongoing

Tryon Fall Horse Show at Tryon International

Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring

The Tryon Fall Series, hosted September 18-October 25, features six weeks of Hunter/Jumper shows, with regional, national, CSI 2*, CSI 3*, and CSI 5* competition levels throughout the series. The Tryon Fall Series also includes the fan-favorite Saturday Night Lights! Competition is free and open to spectators!

Special Olympics at Tryon International

Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring

This competition returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring in 2026! Special Olympics North Carolina athletes compete in showmanship, dressage, western riding, gymkhana races, equitation, and working trails each fall at the Equestrian Tournament.

Harmon Field Flea Market

Harmon Field 1 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon

Saturday, September 26, 8am-1pm. Harmon Field Flea Market, on the circular track, 117 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon.♦ Come find treasures, antique furniture, collectables, home wares, comics, toys, action figures, CD's & DVDs, and much more.

Fall Open Horse Show at Fence

FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Rd, Tryon

Join us at FENCE for our Fall Open Horse Show on September 26! Whether you’re a seasoned show rider, spectator or looking for a fun day to get in the ring, we’d love to have you join us. We’ll have High Point Divisions & Awards, with ribbons through 6th place. September 26 FENCE Equestrian Grounds […]

Columbus Farmers Market

Columbus Farmers Market
Polk County Courthouse One Courthouse Square, Columbus

Saturdays, 9am-12pm, May-October, Courthouse St., Columbus, NC. Fresh 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.

Story Telling Through Photography Workshop

Story Telling Through Photography Workshop
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon

Meets Saturdays, September 12, 19, 26 10am – 1pm $250 members/$280 non-members Materials fee: $10 Online registration closes on September 5, 2026.. Please call the office to register after that. Going beyond techical skills to delvelop narrative vision. This is a shooting/discussion class. Students should bring cell phone, tripod, laptop. Topics  covered: using mood, texture, […]

$250 – $280

Field Day at Wilderness Cove Campground

Wilderness Cove Campground 3772 Green River Cove Rd., Saluda

Remember the BEST day of elementary school? We're bringing it back — grown-up edition. Grab your friends, build your team, and battle it out on the banks of the Green River with classic field day events: relays, egg toss, *a few surprises*, and the ultimate showdown — tug of war. Wristbands required for participation and […]

$7 – $10

Live Music at Parker-Binns Vineyard

Live Music at Parker-Binns Vineyard
Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery 2275 Whiteside Rd., Mill Spring

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 2-5pm Saturday and Sunday. 11/1: Gregg Grimaldo, 2-5p 11/7: Beau Beaumont, 2-5p 11/8: The Otter Dogs Duo, 2-5p 11/14: Phil Ruff, 2-5p 11/15: raphael Graves Duo, 2-5p 11/14: Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 2-5p 11/22: Tim Nave, 2-5p 11/28: Seth and […]

Saturday Night Lights

Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring

Saturday Night Lights combines free family fun, dining, live entertainment, and Grand Prix show jumping under the lights. $10 parking after 4pm

Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill

Green River Eddy's Tap Room 435 E Main St, Saluda

Free Live Music at Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill located inside Saluda Outfitters in Saluda, NC. Performer 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/ Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill  FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M.; […]

American Patchwork Quartet

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ)—founded by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross and shaped in collaboration with an ensemble of internationally celebrated musicians—binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. Their debut album was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards. Saturday, […]

$20 – $50

“Something’s Afoot” Play by Tryon Little Theatre

Tryon Little Theater 516 S. Trade St, Tryon

September 17-20 & September 24-27. Something's Afoot play by Tryon Little Theatre, Tryon, NC. ♦ This musical spoof takes a satirical jab at the Agatha Christie "whodunit?" murder mysteries. Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a raging thunderstorm and one by one they are killed in mysterious (and hilarious) ways. […]

$30

Live Music at Sullys Place

Live Music at Sullys Place
Sully's Place 155 W. Mills St. Suite 112, Columbus

8pm. Free Live Music at Sull'ys Place, 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, NC Join 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! 8-11pm July 25th Misdemeanor Aug 1 Fat Cat Aug 8 BJ Cates […]