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/ Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill  FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M.; […]

Still Lifes by Chris Clamp, Andrew Leventis, and Christina Renfer Vogel September 13 - October 16, 2026 Reception: September 13, 2-4 pm ​Lecture: "The History of Still Life Painting" led by Sarah Schroth, director emerita, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, September 20, 2 pm. Free, rsvp here. ​​♦

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. September 5 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm THE OTTER DOGS TRIO LIVE! Join us on “Super Saturday” for a great day of Wine, Live Music, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Appalachian […]

Open Mic Night Hosted By: The Accentrix & Danny Grayshock the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, at 6-8pm.

Duration 1.5 Hour Meeting point 2748 Pearson Falls Road Saluda, NC US 28773 Age 16+ Start your day connected to your breath, your body, and the nature all around you. This gentle, accessible yoga class meets under the newly built Kirby Education Pavilion. The first hour is a slow, mindful flow suited to all levels, […]

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 […]

1.5 Hours • All Ages • Discover the Story Behind Pearson’s Glen’s Hurricane Restoration Hurricane Helene left a mark on Pearson’s Falls and Glen that few people outside the preserve fully witnessed. During this intimate guided morning hike, Andy Ruff, Director of Operations and Guardian of the Glen, will lead you through the careful restoration […]

Free Live Music Wednesday's from 6-8pm. Wednesday night is flight night. Enjoy a bite to eat while listening to live music. 9/9 Kristen Toole Duo 9/16 Angela Easterling 9/22 The Accentrix 9/30 Raphael Graves    

OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Third Thursday in the Lounge Sing. Dance. Rap. Recite. Play. Perform. Express yourself. Mirrorball’s Open Mic Night is an inclusive space for creativity in every form—whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or simply here to experience the energy. Enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and cannabis beverages. All styles welcome. Respectful, supportive atmosphere. […]

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. September 3-Paper Crowns September 10-Phantom Clutch September 12-Ryan Taylor Price September 19-Highway 52 September 24-A Tale Of Two September 26-Shane Meade      

September 17-20 & September 24-27. Something's Afoot play by Tryon Little Theatre, Tryon, NC. ♦ This musical spoof takes a satirical jab at the Agatha Christie "whodunit?" murder mysteries. Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a raging thunderstorm and one by one they are killed in mysterious (and hilarious) ways. […]

September 10: Karaoke with DJ Joey Vaughn 8-11pm September 17: Karaoke with DJ Joey Vaughn 8-11pm September 24 Karaoke with DJ Joey Vaughn 8-11pm

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.

Live Music at Mountain Brook Sept 12 PJ Brunson 3-6pm Sept 13 Cross Eyed Betty 3-6pm Sept 18 Tony Coccagna 5-8pm Sept 19 Bill & Tad 5-8pm Sept 20 Kayla McKinney 5-8pm Sept 26  Hope Griffin 3-6pm Sept 27  Jordan Okrend 3-6pm

3rd Friday Night Sunset Party at Parker-Binns Vineyard, Mill Spring. May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, and October 16.    

Join us Friday, September 18 at 6 PM for the opening of a dynamic new exhibition by Atlanta-based Cubist artist Brandon Morrison. The evening will feature an artist talk and the highly anticipated reveal of Morrison’s latest work, offering guests an intimate look into his influences, techniques, and creative process. Often incorporating automatic drawing, printmaking, […]

The August Train Tales will feature docent speakers “Hobo” David O’Brien and Nita High in a lively discussion of the history of hobos in the United States. From Ernest Hemingway, Jack London, Carl Sandburg, Clark Gable to ordinary desperate men and women, hobos have been riding the rails since the end of the Civil War. […]

Enjoy Karaoke at Sully's Place, every Friday 7-10pm, Columbus, NC. Good music, cold drinks and great times.

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/ Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill  FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M.; […]

September 17-20 & September 24-27. Something's Afoot play by Tryon Little Theatre, Tryon, NC. ♦ This musical spoof takes a satirical jab at the Agatha Christie "whodunit?" murder mysteries. Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a raging thunderstorm and one by one they are killed in mysterious (and hilarious) ways. […]

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 […]

The Green Creek Community Center is excited to host its 1st Annual Community Flea Market & Craft Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Step up to the lathe and turn your very first wooden bowl in this hands-on, 1-day introductory workshop with acclaimed Saluda woodturner Mark Gardner. Designed specifically for beginners, this course demystifies the woodturning lathe and equips students with essential safety, mounting, and tool-handling techniques. Mark guides students step-by-step through the process of shaping, hollowing, and […]

Meets Saturdays, September 12, 19, 26 10am – 1pm $250 members/$280 non-members Materials fee: $10 Online registration closes on September 5, 2026.. Please call the office to register after that. Going beyond techical skills to delvelop narrative vision. This is a shooting/discussion class. Students should bring cell phone, tripod, laptop. Topics  covered: using mood, texture, […]

Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve Presenter: Johnny Thomas Fowler, Storyteller, Musician, Author Johnny Thomas Fowler, a storyteller-musician rooted in the rich traditions of the Appalachian South, will share a lively blend of Appalachian tales, personal stories, humor, and old-time mountain music. Accompanied by […]

Enjoy free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Food and beverages available for purchase. Music 3-6pm Saturday and Sunday. September 5 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm THE OTTER DOGS TRIO LIVE! Join us on “Super Saturday” for a great day of Wine, Live Music, Food and FUN! Tasting Room open 12-7pm. Kitchen open 12-6:30pm. Appalachian […]

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars at the Rock The Chamber Music Festival on September 19th at Looking Glass Creamery! Join us for an incredible evening filled with live music, great vibes, delicious local eats, and the beautiful mountain backdrop that makes Looking Glass Creamery so special. From high-energy performances to enjoyable […]

Free event. Hobby Horse returns to Tryon International! This free event on select Saturday afternoons in May-October takes place during Saturday Night Lights. Riders complete a course of jumps with their hobby horse, scored for time, incurring faults for every rail knocked down. Ribbons and prizes are awarded to top scores per division. Pre-registration is […]

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 Venetian carousel, performers, and more! Grab dinner, a carnival-style treat, your beverage of choice, and enjoy top show jumping competition under the lights in Tryon […]

Live Music at Mountain Brook Sept 12 PJ Brunson 3-6pm Sept 13 Cross Eyed Betty 3-6pm Sept 18 Tony Coccagna 5-8pm Sept 19 Bill & Tad 5-8pm Sept 20 Kayla McKinney 5-8pm Sept 26  Hope Griffin 3-6pm Sept 27  Jordan Okrend 3-6pm

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/ Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy’s Tap Room & Grill  FREE LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 7-10 P.M.; […]

September 17-20 & September 24-27. Something's Afoot play by Tryon Little Theatre, Tryon, NC. ♦ This musical spoof takes a satirical jab at the Agatha Christie "whodunit?" murder mysteries. Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a raging thunderstorm and one by one they are killed in mysterious (and hilarious) ways. […]

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 the spirit of camaraderie. It’s more than a meal—it’s an experience worth savoring! 8-11pm July 25th Misdemeanor Aug 1 Fat Cat Aug 8 BJ Cates […]

DJ Sound Extreme is bringing the energy to Silver Spoon Saloon this weekend with a high-energy night of music, vibes, and nonstop beats.