Come paint a "Mystic Moon" with The Escaped Artist at The Back Alley Barn on Sunday, August 10, 2pm. Advance reservations required, $35, text 828-674-8964 to reserve your space.

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm October: 10/4 Beau, 10/5 Phil, September: 9/6 Beau Beaumont, 9/7 Phil, 9/13 Ticketed Event, 9/14 Luke Duece, 9/19 Sunset Party - BJ & Kayla McKinney, 9/20 Seth & Sara, 9/21 Raphael & Dylan Hannan, 9/27 Eric Congdon, and 9/28 Bill […]

Enjoy free live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards. Beverages, small bites and occasional food trucks available for purchase. Music 3-6pm September: 9/6 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 9/7 Kayla McKinney, 9/13 Seth & Sara, 9/14 Danny Grayshock, 9/20 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 9/21 TBA, 9/27 The Yesterday Band, and 9/28 TBA August:8/2  Bill & […]

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/ Music is Fri-Sat 7-10pm and Sunday 2-5pm September 2025: 9/5 Gilkey Cattle Company, 9/6 The Bearded […]

Every Monday during the summer at 9am, McCreery Park, Saluda, NC. Enjoy free exercise classes every Monday morning this summer. A variety of class styles to get you moving -  […]

Yoga at the Healing Cottage Mondays: 10-11:30am Thursdays 5-6:30pm  

Monday's at 6pm - enjoy music bingo at Iron Key Brewing

Free. August 12, 2-3:30pm. Saluda Library, NC. Jason Llano discusses "Caring for Trees on Your Property." Advance reservation required: https://conservingcarolina.org/

Free event. Tuesday, August 12, 2pm, at the Polk County History Museum, 33 Gibson St., Columbus, NC. Robert Williamson, curator of the House of Flags Museum, presents "Stories of the Flags from Colonial America and the Revolutionary War."

Free trivia on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at the Silver Spoon Saloon at the Tryon International Equestrian Center

Play Ping Pong on the the back Patio at 6pm at Mirrorball Gallery. Beverages available for purchase. Wednesdays from March 26-October 29.♦

Live Music at Iron Key December: 12/3 Butch Adkins, 12/10 Raphael Graves, 12/17 Myron Hyman September: 9/3 The Right Fit Duo, 9/10 Raphael Graves, 9/17 Danny Grayshock, and 9/24 Shane […]

Yoga at the Healing Cottage Mondays: 10-11:30am Thursdays 5-6:30pm

Free. August 14, 5:30-7pm. ♦ Artist reception for Crista Cammaroto and Michael Kline. Featuring Crista Cammaroto’s Terra Forma series, which explores themes of nature and transformation through photo montages and installations constructed from local, organic materials. Also presenting a complementary exhibit of pottery by esteemed Penland, NC, ceramic artist Michael Kline. Exhibition runs Aug 18 […]

Every Thursday, be sure to join us for a bunch of head-scratching questions and lots of fun! Tables fill up quickly so get here early and enjoy our house-brewed craft […]

Free trivia every Thursday at 7pm, Back Alley Barn, 24 E. Main St., Saluda.  

Thursday & Saturday Night Music *Cover Charge* Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nights 8:00 p.m. March 1st, Saturday Nikki Talley Trio featuring Jay Sanders ~ $10 Talley is an award […]

Free yoga every Friday at 9:30am led by Rhonda Giles courtesy of Polk County Community Foundation. ♦  

Fridays, 4-6pm, May-October, 214 E. Main St., Saluda, 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.

Tastings at the Tryon Bottle from 5-7pm every Friday ♦

Fridays, 5-10pm, The Fitzgerald, 69 Pacolet St., Tryon, NC. ♦ Enjoy a relaxed lounge vibe and free live music at The Fitz Lounge. Creative small plates and beverages available for […]

Organic Candle Making Class, Friday, August 15, 5pm, at eARThly Minds Gallery, Saluda, NC. Advance tickets are required, $35 per person, including all supplies. Text 864-373-5042 to reserve your spot. Come join a candle making class. You will get to choose your choice of jar. Then learn facts about organic soy wax and the process […]

Opening Reception for artist Phil Garrett, Friday, August 15, 5-7pm, at Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon. ♦ Enjoy a solo exhibition by artist and print maker Phil Garrett. The exhibition will run through September 14.

Live Music Fridays & Fish Fry at the Shack! ♦

Iron Key Brewing will be hosting a cornhole tournament on Friday Nights in the newly designed Prison "Yard". Sign-ups will begin at 6:00pm and play will begin at 7:00pm. All skill levels are welcome. Each person will enter as an individual and there will be a blind draw for partners. Rules will be conveyed at […]

3rd Friday Night Sunset Party, 6-9pm. Enjoy wine, music, food, fun, friends, and a beautiful sunset. May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 17.  

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm October: 10/4 Beau, 10/5 Phil, September: 9/6 Beau Beaumont, 9/7 Phil, 9/13 Ticketed Event, 9/14 […]

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 […]

Friday, August 15, 7pm. Train Tales at the Saluda Depot Museum, Saluda, NC. Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers Ralph & Jane Mayer discuss "Train Trips Out West" 0

Join us every Friday for free line dancing lessons at the Silver Spoon Saloon! Line dancing coaches Morgan and Tyler will teach you everything from the triple step to the […]

Saturdays, 8am-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.

Free. Saturday, August 16, 10:30am-12pm. April Ryan gives an inspiring talk about native plants and fall gardens. Discover the secrets to creating a beautiful, sustainable landscape with native plants from an expert landscape designer. Due to space limitations, advance reservations required at: https://conservingcarolina.org/

Pottery Class at Overmountain Vineyards, Saturday, August 16, 1pm & 4pm. Potter Dee Lassiter guides guests in a hands-on pottery workshop where you can create your own hand-built tray. There are two sessions available: 1pm and 4pm. Advance tickets required, $65 per person, all materials included. Contact the vineyard to secure your spot at 828-863-0523 […]

Peaks & Petals Candle Making Class on Saturday, August 16, 2pm, at Mountain Brook Vineyards. Advance registration required, $35 per person. In this Organic Candle Making Workshop led by Peaks & Petals, you’ll learn how to make your own candles using 100% organic wax, essential oils, and all-natural materials. Melt and pour your chosen scent, […]

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm October: 10/4 Beau, 10/5 Phil, September: 9/6 Beau Beaumont, 9/7 Phil, 9/13 Ticketed Event, 9/14 […]

Enjoy free live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards. Beverages, small bites and occasional food trucks available for purchase. Music 3-6pm September: 9/6 Bill & Tad's Excellent Duo, 9/7 Kayla McKinney, […]

Pottery Class at Overmountain Vineyards, Saturday, August 16, 1pm & 4pm. Potter Dee Lassiter guides guests in a hands-on pottery workshop where you can create your own hand-built tray. There are two sessions available: 1pm and 4pm. Advance tickets required, $65 per person, all materials included. Contact the vineyard to secure your spot at 828-863-0523 […]

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 […]

Saturday, August 16, 7:30pm at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC. ♦ America's #1 James Taylor tribute will be performing. Singer-songwriter Bill Griese brings his acclaimed "Sweet Baby James' show […]

Thursday & Saturday Night Music *Cover Charge* Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nights 8:00 p.m. March 1st, Saturday Nikki Talley Trio featuring Jay Sanders ~ $10 Talley is an award winning vocalist & songwriter. Nikki's powerful and beautiful voice, often accompanied by Jason’s - husband- lush guitar tones, create a complete rustic sound. At its […]

Saturday, August 16, 8pm, Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon, NC. ♦ Break out your neon and glow in the dark attire for a dance party. There will be glow sticks, black lights, and music, with light bites and beverages for purchase. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $30 at the door.  Advance tickets available at: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHWN7VKJ3QAF/checkout/ZOKHEHSGS3HMFAII3QZ5SM4A […]