Sunday, May 3, 12-8pm. Parole Party: Break into Spring at Iron Key Brewing, Columbus. This is an all day shindig with vendors, food and drink for purchase, live blacksmith demos by Night Owl Ironwork's, and corn hole tournaments all day. Live music: 12pm, Elizabeth McCorvey & Band, 3pm, Reedy River String Band and 6pm, The […]

Sunday, May 3, 12pm. Paint & Sip at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Just in time for Mother's Day,  come paint this "Mother Hen" with the assistance of a local artist. All supplies provided, easy to follow pattern and step by step instructions. Advance registration is required, $35, by texting 828-674-8964 to reserve your seat.

Sunday, May 3, 1-4pm. Animal Faire at Caitlyn Farms, Mill Spring Enjoy a special high tea experience, paint a pet, play in a croquet tournament, and see raptors (presented by Carolina Mountain Naturalist). Tickets are $149 per person. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.foothillshumanesociety.org

Tryon Little Theater presents the play "Steel Magnolias" for 3 weeks April 30 - May 17. Advance tickets are available at https://tltinfo.org/ . Tickets are $25/adults and $15/students. Show times […]

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    

Tickets $10, Sunday, May 3, 3pm, The Community Chorus Spring Concert at Polk County High School Auditorium, 1681 NC 108, Columbus. The Community Chorus Spring Concert presents "Broadway Classics in […]

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. July 18: Seth and Sara July 19: Champagne Charlie July 25: Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo July 26: BJ Cates & Kayla McKinney  

Free, Sunday, May 3, at 4pm. Welcome Back the Bluebird Presentation at FENCE. ♦ Evangeline LaMore, Songbird rehabilitator, and Polk County coordinator for the North Carolina Bluebird Society, will give […]

Free, Monday, May 4, 8am. Spring Bird Walk at FENCE. ♦ Join Kevin Burke for a spring bird walk at FENCE. Spring is an exciting time to be birding in our area. Meet below the nature center near the pollinator garden.  

Free. Tuesday, May 5, 3:30pm. Cartooning Workshop at Columbus Library. Steve Barr, local cartoonist and founder of Drawn to Help, will teach how to draw cartoons. Steve uses a simple step-by-step technique that makes it easy for anyone to follow along. Everyone will learn how to create their very own cartoon characters while they're encouraged […]

Tuesday, May 5, 4-11:30pm. Cinco De Mayo at the Silver Spoon Saloon, Mill Spring. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Silver Spoon Saloon. Free family fun from 4-6pm. Activities include pinatas, mechanical bull riding, face painting, lawn games, and bounce houses. All kids get 10 free tokens to the game center with the purchase of […]

Free. Tide & Trivia Tuesdays, 6:30pm,  at The Fitz, Tryon. ♦ Tuesdays just got a whole lot better - fresh seafood, great beverages, and trivia that's actually fun. Trivia kicks off at 6:30pm so grab your friends, your crew, or just pull up a seat at the bar for an evening of fun. Trivia is […]

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

Thursday, May 7, 4-8pm. Gospel music, prayer and more at McGuinn's Store, 4884 NC 9 N., Mill Spring, NC. Join McGuinn's Store for an evening of gospel music, prayer, fellowship and encouragement plus the Chick-fil-A food truck. .

Free. Thursday, May 7, 4:30-6:30pm. Miniature Libraries at Columbus Library. Think big, build small. Transform a tiny tin into a pocket-sized library complete with books, shelves and charming details. Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults (ages 13+.)

Enjoy a little Italy at The Fitz Lounge, Tryon. ♦ Watch a movie while enjoy house-made lasagna, salad, and dessert - $29 per plate. Movies include: 4/23 The Godfather, 4/30 Under the Tuscan Sun, 5/7 My Big Fat Greek Wedding, 5/14 Eat Prey Love, 5/21 Angels and Demons, and 5/28 Roman Holiday.

Thursday nights in May at 6:30pm. Americana Concert Series at Tryon Fine Arts Center. ♦ May 7 Tanasi, May 14 Tray Wellington Band, May 21 David LaMotte Band with Chris Rosser and River Guerguerian, and May 28 Larry and Joe. Individual tickets in advance and at the door: $15 Season tickets: $50 Tickets are available […]

Tryon Little Theater presents the play "Steel Magnolias" for 3 weeks April 30 - May 17. Advance tickets are available at https://tltinfo.org/ . Tickets are $25/adults and $15/students. Show times […]

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 […]

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

Fridays, 4-6pm, May-October, Saluda Elementary School, 214 E. Main St., Saluda, NC (in the field by the tennis courts) 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 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 […]

Friday, May 8, 6-9pm. Beyond the Forest: Contemporary Visions of Flora & Fauna at Mirrorball Gallery, Tryon, NC. ♦ Inspired by a deepened appreciation for the natural world, this exhibition […]

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

Tryon Little Theater presents the play "Steel Magnolias" for 3 weeks April 30 - May 17. Advance tickets are available at https://tltinfo.org/ . Tickets are $25/adults and $15/students. Show times […]

Tickets are $150 per vehicle. Saturday, May 9, 7am-5pm. Tailgating at Tryon International, Mill Spring. Tailgate at Tryon International to catch all the Cross-Country action on Saturday, May 9th, during […]

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.   4th of July Schedule July 4th-the Columbus Market will be from 8 am-11 am at the empty lot […]

Saturday, May 9, 8am-1pm, Harmon Field Flea Market, 299 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC. ♦ Come by and shop from a variety of vendors at the Harmon Field Flea Market.

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 18: Seth and Sara July 19: Champagne Charlie July 25: Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo July 26: BJ Cates & Kayla McKinney  

20th Annual Spring Green Bash, Saturday, May 9, 5-9pm, Green River Adventure, 150 E. Main St., Saluda, NC, Saluda's favorite river and block party. Celebrate the summer reopening at Green River Adventure with live music by The Saylor Brothers (bluegrass). Free to everyone!

Free family fun begins at 5pm and show jumping begins at 7pm. These action-packed nights feature free entertainment such as pony rides, live bands, face painting, rides on a hand-painted […]

Thursday, May 9, 5pm. Southern Gospel Spring Celebration at Veterans Park, Gibson St., Columbus. For additional information contact 828-974-6818 or 828-450-9501. Concessions will be available.  

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 […]

Free. Saturday, May 9, 7-7:30pm, Walk for Peace at Adawehi, Columbus. Meet at the Labyrinth entrance at Adawehi for a walk, meditation and prayer to join the light being offered […]

Tryon Little Theater presents the play "Steel Magnolias" for 3 weeks April 30 - May 17. Advance tickets are available at https://tltinfo.org/ . Tickets are $25/adults and $15/students. Show times […]

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 […]

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, […]

8pm. Free Live Music at Sull'ys Place, 155 W. Mills St., Columbus, NC Join us at Sully’s Place, where every day is a celebration of good food, good company, and […]