1st and 3rd Saturdays, November-April, 10am-1pm, Columbus Indoor Farmers Market at the Iron Key Brewing Company (Located in back building), 135 Locust 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.
Free. January 17, 10:30am-12pm, Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Nature's Misfits - Animals with a Bad Reputation Speaker Sarah Branagan discusses nature's most unfairly judged creatures - from the "scary" to the "strange." Discover the secrets, surprises and vital roles these animals play in our world as we rewrite their stories and reveal the truth […]
Free. Saturday, Jan 17, 5pm, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at St. Luke CME Church, 462 Markham Rd., Tryon. ♦ Guest speaker, Melinda P. Lowrance, music by the Burns Sisters and a light repast will follow in the church's fellowship hall. This year's theme is "The Dream Deferred, but Not Ended."
Free. Enjoy the opening reception at Tryon Painters and Sculptors. ♦ The exhibit will be available for viewing during regular hours. 2026 You Belong Here: January 17, 5-7pm Feeling Good: […]
Paired Dinner Series at Gertie Mae's, Tryon Resort. Saturday, December 6, 6:30pm, Saturday, December 20, Tuesday, January 6, Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, February 7. Gertie Mae's invites you to indulge in an unforgettable dining experience with the Paired Dinner Series - an exclusive five-course menu artfully crafted by their chefs and thoughtfully paired with […]
Free. Tuesday, January 20, 2pm, "The Battle of Earle's Ford," at The Polk County History Museum and The House of Flags Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC. Join the Polk County Historical Association as they present a series of programs focusing on the Revolutionary War in observance of America 250. The program will explore the […]
Free. Tuesday, January 20, 4pm, Birding for Kids, Polk County Library, Columbus North Carolina Arboretum teaches all about birds and the many different types that call Western North Carolina their home. Learn why some birds migrate and some don't. Why are some birds bright colors while others blend in? Venture out on a bird walk […]
Free. Wednesday, January 21, 5pm, Kombucha Brewing, Columbus Library, Columbus, NC Lindsey Edwards from Polk County Cooperative Extension teaches how to make kombucha. Each participant will leave with a SCOBY (fermentation starter) to brew their own kombucha at home. This program is for adults only. Registration is required and space is limited. To reserve your […]
Free Live Music Wednesday's from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music.
Beginner Rumba Group Dance Class at The Fitzgerald, Tryon, NC. ♦ Class dates are Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, and Feb 12 at 6pm. The rumba is the dance of love. You will learn a few basic steps in this slow dance, to impress your partner on the dance floor. No partner necessary - […]