Sunday, April 12, 12pm. Paint n Sip at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Paint your favorite bottle of "Parker-Binns Wine" canvas piece with the assistance of a local artist. All supplies are included. […]

Free live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards Music is Saturdays and Sundays 3-6pm 6/27 Seth & Sara 6/28 Kayla McKinney 7/4 Live music & Food Truck ALL DAY    

Live Acoustic Music at Sully's Place, Columbus, NC. Sunday's at 3pm. April: 4/5 TMI, 4/12 Harold from Misdemeanor Solo, 4/19 TMI, and 4/26 Harold from Misdemeanor Solo

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. July 4: Live Music: Beau Beaumont July 5: Live Music: Luke Deuce July 11: Tim Nave July 12: Eric Congdon July 18: Seth and Sara July 19: Champagne Charlie July 25: Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo July […]

Tryon Concert Association's 71st season at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon, NC. ♦ The subscription price for the concert series is $160 for adults and $50 for students under 18 years of age. All subscriptions include the 4 concerts. Tickets to Casual Fridays concerts are sold separately and are not part of the subscriptions. Concerts […]

Free. April 14, 2-3:30pm, Saluda Library Speaker Series: Birds We Love, Saluda Library. Tom Tribble gives a presentation about birds of western North Carolina. Topics will include the value of […]

Free. Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm. Bright Star Theatre presents "American Songbook" at Columbus Library. Celebrate American history through a timeline of music. From tribal songs of the early Native Americans, to influential anthems of the civil rights movement, this show leaves few songs unsung. Audience interaction abounds with sing-alongs in this original concert. Designed for […]

Tryon Fine Arts Center presents 8 remarkable hit movies, from laugh out loud comedy to heart wrenching drama. Just $80 gets you a seat to all 8 showings. Single tickets are $11 each. Purchase tickets online at: https://tryonarts.org/ Oct 14: Billy Elliot Nov 11: Best in Show Dec 9: Chariots of Fire Jan 13: The English […]

Free Live Music Wednesday's from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music. 7/1 - The Accentrix 7/8 - The Right Fit 7/15 - Jay Maybry 7/22 - Raphael Graves  

Free. Open Mic Night/Acoustic & Spoken Word Improv at  Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon. ♦ Enjoy an evening of raw creativity, intimate performances and shared expression at Mirrorball's Open Mic Night, where voices, words and melodies take center stage. Read, recite, sing, strum, or listen.  

An Evening on the Titanic Dinner, Thursday, April 16, starting at 6:30pm (guests are welcome to arrive early for light refreshments.) Tickets are $110 per person and should be purchased in advance by calling the Orchard Inn at 828-382-8397. Commemorate the historic voyage of the Titanic which sank on April 14, 1912. A professional actor, […]

Thursday & Saturday Night Music *Cover Charge* Purchase advance tickets online at: https://purpleonionsaluda.com/. Tickets vary by date. Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nights 8:00 p.m. 7/2 Time Sawyer 7/4 Passerine 7/9 Nicholas Edward Williams 7/16 Michael Flynn 7/18 The Feels 7/23 Darrin Hacquard    

Free. April 17, 8am, Spring Bird Walk, FENCE. ♦ Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars […]

Free community Yoga, every Friday, 9:30-10:30am at FENCE♦ Join Anna Maphis on the mat for yoga on Fridays.

Free tastings of featured wines at the Tryon Bottle from 5-7pm every Friday ♦ Food is available for purchase from Della Street Tacos located inside the store.

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/ FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M. SUNDAYS 2-5 P.M. Friday, June 26|Fairlight and The Magick is […]

Enjoy Karaoke at Sully's Place, Columbus, NC each Friday 7-10pm.

Free event but donations are welcome. Friday, April 17, 7pm, at the Saluda Historic Depot. Doors open at 6:30pm. Guest speakers Jane and Ralph Mayer who are avid bikers and hikers share their adventures on various rails-to-trails and discuss what they believe could be expected with the Saluda Grade Trail.

Friday, April 17, 7:30pm. Hawley Magic show at Tryon Fine Arts Center - Veh Stage♦ Get ready for an awe-inspiring, mesmerizing, entertaining experience. Master magician and illusionist Jonathan Hawley will […]

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.

April 18, 10am-4pm, Spring Fling Bash at Silver Creek Campground, 3111 Silver Creek Rd., Mill Spring, NC. Enjoy a full day of live music, local vendors & handmade crafts, goodies & refreshments, outdoor games, and more. The pool will be open and day passes are available for purchase.

Fundraising Event on Saturday, April 18, 10am-6pm at the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd., Columbus, NC. Come out and enjoy a full day of activities for animal lovers of all ages, promising fun, furry faces and good company. 10:45am: Dog Drawing Contest: aspiring artists can sketch a live dog model for prizes 11:30am: […]

Free. April 18, 10:30am-12pm. Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series: Land sides in WNC - Stories, Tools, and Tips at Walnut Creek Preserve. Speaker Jennifer Bauer discusses impactful landslides triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024 as well as other landslide events in WNC. She will also give the audience some tips […]

Free. Saturday, April 18, 11am-2pm, Spring Fever Family Fun Fest at Stearns Park, Columbus. Bring the kids and enjoy balloon animals, caricaturist, inflatables, fun games, music, and food.

Saturday, April 18, 10th Annual Pig Pickin' at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Come join us for a fun filled day with great food, live music, and craft vendors. Our pit masters will be cooking up a feast to serve along with our famous side dishes. It’s a full day of Live Music, Great Food, Awesome Craft Vendors, […]

Free live music at Mountain Brook Vineyards Music is Saturdays and Sundays 3-6pm 6/27 Seth & Sara 6/28 Kayla McKinney 7/4 Live music & Food Truck ALL DAY    

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. July 4: Live Music: Beau Beaumont July 5: Live Music: Luke Deuce July 11: Tim Nave July 12: Eric Congdon July 18: Seth and Sara July 19: Champagne Charlie July 25: Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo July […]

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: […]

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/ FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M. SUNDAYS 2-5 P.M. Friday, June 26|Fairlight and The Magick is […]

Saturday, April 18, 6-8pm. A Taste of Italy: A Private Dinner Benefiting The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run♦ Enjoy an intimate Italian dinner benefiting The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run. Tickets are $100 and includes four courses and wine from Overmountain Vineyards grown at Red Bell Run. This exclusive dinner, lovingly prepared and hosted by […]

Thursday & Saturday Night Music *Cover Charge* Purchase advance tickets online at: https://purpleonionsaluda.com/. Tickets vary by date. Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nights 8:00 p.m. 7/2 Time Sawyer 7/4 Passerine 7/9 Nicholas Edward Williams 7/16 Michael Flynn 7/18 The Feels 7/23 Darrin Hacquard    

Live Music at Sully's Place, Columbus, NC. Every Saturday 8-11pm. April: 4/4 Fine Line, 4/11 Blackwater Station, 4/18 28 Pages, and 4/25 Contagious March: 3/7 Sinnerville Saints, 3/14 Simply Carolina, 3/21 Alr Trio, and 3/28 Misdemeanor February: 2/7 Fat Catz, 2/14 Contagious, 2/21 Exempt, and 2/28 Misdemeanor