Sunday, September 7, 12pm, Paint n Sip, at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Have a fun afternoon with friends and paint "Lets go to the Beach" with the assistance of a local artist. All supplies are provided. Advance registration required, $35. Text 828-674-8964 to sign up.

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 -  […]

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

Free. Saturday, September 9, 2-3pm, at the Saluda Library. Hans Lohmeyer discusses the captivating world of freshwater mussels found in the mountain and foothill regions of the Carolinas. Due to space limitations, advance reservations required at: https://conservingcarolina.org/

Free, donations are accepted. Tuesday, September 9, 6pm, Tryon Beer & Hymns, at Rogers Park, Tryon, NC. ♦ Event Details: Beer & Hymns – Tryon Kickoff Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Rogers Park, Tryon, N.C. 6 p.m. play through, 7 p.m. main event BYOB; Bring a chair and an instrument if you'd like! Donations welcome. "Rogers […]

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 […]

Free. Thursday, September 11, 5-6pm, Tales of Tryon at Holy Cross Parish Hall, 150 Melrose Ave., Tryon, NC. ♦ Speaker Andy Haynes shares the remarkable legacy of his great-grandmother, Emma Payne Erskine. A writer, painter, civic leader, and cultural force, Erskine helped shape Tryon's identity as a center of art, literature and community life. Discover […]

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 beers and some great food! Weekly prizes are up for grabs for top finishers!

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 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 […]

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

Free, September 12, 2-4pm, Artist Reception, at Saluda Library, 44 W. Main St., Saluda, NC. Meet local artist Lori Loftus, listen to her discuss her work, and enjoy viewing her display collection. Enjoy light refreshments.

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 ♦

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 […]

This event has been canceled. "Unfortunately we need to cancel the dance party to focus ALL of the family’s energy on the vineyards & wine production. The challenges of 2025 have been unprecedented from hurricane recovery, to droughts, to rain every day of August, and now the huge deer population tormenting the farm. As the […]

Free. Top of the Grade Concert series takes place at the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park, Saluda, NC. The concerts take place on the second Friday of each month from June to September from 7-9pm. Bring a lawn chair or a cushion for the new amphitheater seating. Lineup: June 13 Lillie Syracuse Trio; […]

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 […]

Signature Series at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC.♦ Tickets go on sale July 18th. Purchase your tickets now for the full season and have your seat saved for all four concerts! Tickets start at $160 for all four concerts. Purchase tickets at: https://tryonarts.org/signature-series/. Friday, September 12, 2025: Mercury: Stories & Songs of Queen's Legendary […]

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 hitch for all your favorite country tunes. Pull on your boots and come tear up the dance floor at “the Spoon!”

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.

Hogback Mountain Day on Saturday, September 13, from 10am-3pm, Downtown, Landrum, SC. Enjoy the Mountain Market, carnival rides, Bluegrass/Country music, woodcarving, craft vendors & artisans, food trucks, petting zoo, and more! Zuber Petting Zoo: Grassy area on N. Trade, 10am-3pm. Meet friendly animals including goats, rabbits, chickens, little pigs and alpacas. Mountain Artisan Vendor Market: […]

Enjoy exploring the many shops and galleries in downtown Tryon. Many of the galleries have special demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at from a great selection of foods - from sandwiches to ice cream. ♦

2nd Annual Fall Festival at Parker-Binns Vineyard on Saturday, Sept 13, 12-7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available online at: https://www.parkerbinnsvineyard.com/ Featuring live music with Beau Beaumont at 12pm and Lazr Luvr at 3pm. Craft vendors, food trucks, and games for adults and kids.  

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 & […]

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 […]

Saturday, September 13, 4-6pm, McCown St., Tryon, NC.♦ Locals fire up their smokers and enter the battle royale. Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their pro-wrestler. Sample tasting will be from 4-6pm. Get ready to vote for your favorite BBQ. It's $1 per vote so bring plenty of singles to lead your favorite to […]

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 […]

Free Family Movie Night at FENCE, Saturday, September 13. ♦ Watch "Night at the Museum" under the stars at FENCE. Showtime is 7:30pm, but arrive early to grab a great spot. Gates open at 6:30pm. Bring your own blanket or chair. There will be free pizza, popcorn and drinks for everyone. Advance reservations are required. […]

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 […]