Paint and Sip at Parker-Binns Vineyard with The Escaped Artist on Sunday, June 9 at 12pm. Advance registration required, $35, call 828-674-8964.    

An opening reception and artist talk with Tema Stauffer will take place on Sunday, June 9, from 2:30-4:30pm at Upstairs Artspace. Tema is a photographer whose work examines the social, economic and cultural landscape of American spaces. Her exhibit "Analogues: North & South" will be on display through August 30.

Enjoy live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards. Live music 3-6pm July: 7/6 Seth and Sara, 7/7 Yesterday Band, 7/13 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 7/14 The Jeff Edward Band, 7/20 Twin Sons, 7/21 Kayla McKinney, 7/27 Nick Smith, and 7/28 Danny Greyshock. June: 6/1 Trade Street Union, 6/2 Yesterday Band, 6/8 Bill & Tad's Excellent […]

Free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  While listening to music enjoy wine tastings and a bite to eat from Relish Grill. June: 6/1 Moonshine State, 6/2 Dan Lane, 6/8 Phil Ruff, 6/9 Kayla McKinney & BJ Cates, 6/15 1 Dave, 6/16 Phil Ruff, 6/21 Seth and Sara, 6/22 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 6/23 Hope […]

Free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  While listening to music enjoy wine tastings and a bite to eat from Relish Grill. June: 6/1 Moonshine State, 6/2 Dan Lane, 6/8 Phil Ruff, 6/9 Kayla McKinney & BJ Cates, 6/15 1 Dave, 6/16 Phil Ruff, 6/21 Seth and Sara, 6/22 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 6/23 Hope […]

Live music Fri-Sun at Back Alley Barn, Saluda, NC. Times and musicians vary; see schedule below. June: 6/1 Roots and Dore 1-4; 6/1- Myron Hyman 5-8; 6/8- Take 3 1-4; 6/8- Tyler Kemmerling 5-8; 6/9 Tony-1-4; 6/14- Trisha ann band- 5-8; 6/15- Adi The monk 1-4; 6/15- Rockin Randall 5-8; 6/16- Captain Nick- 1-4; 6/22- […]

Enjoy the free speaker series at Saluda Library. Please RSVP to attend the event at: https://conservingcarolina.org/ June 11 at 2pm. "An Introduction to Western Carolina Butterflies" led by Dr. David Ahrenholz. Participants will learn how to identify the butterflies of western Carolina's through photographs, as well as the food plants needed to attract both the […]

Pick your own blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards. Wear close toed shoes and sunscreen. Family friendly. Blueberries are $6/lb. Pick blueberries Wednesday - Saturday 7am-2pm, while they last.  

Free Live Music Wednesday's from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night and Taco Wednesday. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music. August: 8/7 Angela Easterling, 8/14 TJ Jeter, 8/21 Red Rock Hill, and 8/28 The Accentrix June: 6/5 Andrew Wakefield, 6/12 BJ Cates and Kayla McKinney, 6/19 Trophy Husbands, and 6/26 The […]

Polk County Public Libraries present Trivia Night on the 2nd Wednesdays at 6pm at the Rural Seed in Columbus. June 12: Decades July 10: Around the USA August 14: TV & Movies Teams can have up to 6 players. Gift card prizes for 1st and 2nd place, and a consolation prize for last place.

Enjoy musical bingo every Wednesday at 7pm. Meet in The Cellar and play music bingo, $10. Beverages and small bites available for purchase. The first game starts at 7pm. Two rounds will be played with a musical theme - it varies each week! Win a $10 gift certificate to one winner per night. No reservations […]

Pick your own blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards. Wear close toed shoes and sunscreen. Family friendly. Blueberries are $6/lb. Pick blueberries Wednesday - Saturday 7am-2pm, while they last.  

Free. An artist reception for Mary Lou Diekmann will be held on Thursday, June 13, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served. She creates abstract, landscape, and portrait paintings. Portraits include traditional commissioned work of humans and animals as well as “vacation portraits,” capturing people in more natural poses. She also makes multi-media works incorporating […]

Free presentation on the "Tales of Tryon" February 29: That Remarkable Couple: Gladys and Seth Vining, Founders of the World's Smallest Daily Newspaper" March 26: History of the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Speakers Marianne Carruth and Rita Landrum May 7: Photographers in Tryon from 1900 to 1950. Speaker Lili Corbus June 13: Dr. Warren Carson […]

Join Iron Key Brewing on Thursday evening for Trivia w/ Tim at 7pm! Cold beer, great food and loads of fun… with the chance to win great weekly prizes in trivia!

The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda.  Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating.  On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]

Tryon based theater group, Shakespeare & Friends, presents Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years." The performance takes place in the Pavilion. This show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two young New Yorker's who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists […]

Pick your own blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards. Wear close toed shoes and sunscreen. Family friendly. Blueberries are $6/lb. Pick blueberries Wednesday - Saturday 7am-2pm, while they last.  

The Saluda Tailgate Market is every Friday, 5/3 to 10/18, 4-6pm Saluda Tailgate Market is in its new location at 214 E. Main St., Saluda, below Saluda School.

Live music Fri-Sun at Back Alley Barn, Saluda, NC. Times and musicians vary; see schedule below. June: 6/1 Roots and Dore 1-4; 6/1- Myron Hyman 5-8; 6/8- Take 3 1-4; 6/8- Tyler Kemmerling 5-8; 6/9 Tony-1-4; 6/14- Trisha ann band- 5-8; 6/15- Adi The monk 1-4; 6/15- Rockin Randall 5-8; 6/16- Captain Nick- 1-4; 6/22- […]

Enjoy this fun and unique Green River Gaggle Summer Improv Series at Green River House. Featured players include Tara Massey, Michelle Daigle, Tyler Graeper, Charlotte Epley, Mike Yow, and more. This is a 21+ event. Cocktail hour 6-7pm including a full heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet. Show starts at 7pm. Shows will be 6/14, and 7/19 […]

Free outdoor event series with music, craft demonstrations, food trucks, and games. Food and beverages available for purchase. 6/14 clay & fiber; 8/9 wood & glass and 10/4 metals Fun for the entire family! Bring a chair or blanket.♦

The Rodeo is coming to town! June 14 & 15 the gates open at 6pm for bull riding, saddle bronc riding, cowgirls breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, & tie down roping. Grab a seat early before the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the gate upon arrival and are $15/adults & kids […]

Top of the Grade Concert Series at McCreery Park, Saluda, NC at 7pm. June 14: David Childers and the Serpents July 12: Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals August 9: Queen Bee and the Honey Lovers

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/ August: 8/2 Crossed Eyed Betty, 8/3 Bruised Rhino, 8/4 Seth and Sara, 8/9 Carolina Players, 8/10 […]

Tryon based theater group, Shakespeare & Friends, presents Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years." The performance takes place in the Pavilion. This show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two young New Yorker's who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists […]

Pick your own blueberries at Overmountain Vineyards. Wear close toed shoes and sunscreen. Family friendly. Blueberries are $6/lb. Pick blueberries Wednesday - Saturday 7am-2pm, while they last.  

The Columbus Farmers Market is every Saturday, 5/4 to 10/19, 8am-12pm Columbus Farmers Market is located on Courthouse Square, Columbus.  

Bring the entire family and join Jackson's Wrecker Service in celebrating their 50th anniversary! There will be live music, bouncy houses, food, and more. The Dirty South Band and Heath Fowler will be playing. Celebration will be at Veterans Park, Gibson St., Columbus, NC. More information to follow.  

Free event: "The Backyard Chorus - Insect Songs Through the Seasons" on June 15 10:30am-12pm Timothy G Forrest talks about insects. Advance registration is required "Why do insects make sounds?  How do they make sounds?  What are the common sound-producing species in North Carolina and when are they most active?  If you are curious about […]

This free event features vendors, kid's activities, historical exhibits, and more. The celebration takes place on Saturday, June 15, 12-4pm. This free event will feature historical exhibits and Juneteenth trivia, as well as a select number of vendors. There will be games and activities at the event for children and adults, such as horseshoes, corn […]

Enjoy live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards. Live music 3-6pm July: 7/6 Seth and Sara, 7/7 Yesterday Band, 7/13 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 7/14 The Jeff Edward Band, 7/20 Twin Sons, 7/21 Kayla McKinney, 7/27 Nick Smith, and 7/28 Danny Greyshock. June: 6/1 Trade Street Union, 6/2 Yesterday Band, 6/8 Bill & Tad's Excellent […]

Free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  While listening to music enjoy wine tastings and a bite to eat from Relish Grill. June: 6/1 Moonshine State, 6/2 Dan Lane, 6/8 Phil Ruff, 6/9 Kayla McKinney & BJ Cates, 6/15 1 Dave, 6/16 Phil Ruff, 6/21 Seth and Sara, 6/22 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 6/23 Hope […]

Free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  While listening to music enjoy wine tastings and a bite to eat from Relish Grill. June: 6/1 Moonshine State, 6/2 Dan Lane, 6/8 Phil Ruff, 6/9 Kayla McKinney & BJ Cates, 6/15 1 Dave, 6/16 Phil Ruff, 6/21 Seth and Sara, 6/22 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 6/23 Hope […]

Free, all members exhibit: "Summer Song" opening reception        

Live music Fri-Sun at Back Alley Barn, Saluda, NC. Times and musicians vary; see schedule below. June: 6/1 Roots and Dore 1-4; 6/1- Myron Hyman 5-8; 6/8- Take 3 1-4; 6/8- Tyler Kemmerling 5-8; 6/9 Tony-1-4; 6/14- Trisha ann band- 5-8; 6/15- Adi The monk 1-4; 6/15- Rockin Randall 5-8; 6/16- Captain Nick- 1-4; 6/22- […]

Enjoy free live music. Dinner reservations are highly encouraged. August: 8/3 Dave Desmelik and 8/10 The Paper Crowns July: 7/6 Collin Smith, 7/20 Jennifer Allsbrook June: 6/1 The Accentrix, 6/8 Newfound Gap, 6/15 High Sierra, and 6/28 Gene Holdway May: 5/4 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 5/11 Greg Trollinger and Mark Queen, 5/18 The Paper […]

The Rodeo is coming to town! June 14 & 15 the gates open at 6pm for bull riding, saddle bronc riding, cowgirls breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, & tie down roping. Grab a seat early before the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the gate upon arrival and are $15/adults & kids […]

Native American Flute Concert at FENCE on Saturday, June 15, at 7pm. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Multi-award winning Native American style flute artist Timothy J.P. Gomez will perform at FENCE. Timothy incorporates his own interpretations of world music into a wide variety of original compositions and elevates the Native […]

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/ August: 8/2 Crossed Eyed Betty, 8/3 Bruised Rhino, 8/4 Seth and Sara, 8/9 Carolina Players, 8/10 […]

The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda.  Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating.  On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]

Tryon based theater group, Shakespeare & Friends, presents Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years." The performance takes place in the Pavilion. This show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two young New Yorker's who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists […]

The Purple Onion is a favorite restaurant in Saluda.  Thursday and Saturday music is played during normal dinner seating.  On Sundays, the restaurant is closed for regular service so the music can be the focus, with small plates available before the show and beverages/desserts available throughout the evening. For details on music, event times, ticket […]