Free. Thursday, July 31, 2pm, Polk County Library, Columbus, NC. Bright Star Theatre presents “Bluegrass & Tall Tales.” This is a toe-tapping great time. Join Bright Star’s musician actors as they take you on a journey across America by playing bluegrass classics and bringing celebrated American tall tales to life. From Paul Bunyan to a classic Appalachian Jack Tale, this show if brimming with lessons, wild characters and...
Free. Tuesday, July 29, 4-6pm, Polk County Library, Columbus, NC. This program is intended for adults. Drop in between 4-6pm to craft your way through the 80s and 90s. Grab a glass of Pop Rocks Punch and try your hand at the nostalgic crafts – and art, perler beads, shrinky dinks, and friendship...
Free. Thursday, July 3, 2pm, at Columbus Library, Columbus, NC. Duo Kyle and Ken dominate the stage with an amazing display of technical skills and hilarious banter, featuring their Chinese yo-yos and mind-blowing juggling abilities.
Free. Thursday, June 12 at 5:30pm, Columbus Library. Author Mimi Prunella Hernandez discusses familiar herbs, weeds and wild edibles inspired by her two books “National Geographic Herbal” and “The Backyard Guide to Edible Wild...
Tickets are sold out! Tour the historic Dunwyck House on Saturday, May 31, at 11am or 1:30pm or on Sunday, June 1 at 1:30pm or 4pm. Ticket includes free onsite parking, guided house and history tour, light refreshments, and printed house information. Tour benefits the Polk County Historical Society. Dunwyck House, a magnificent Tudor revival mansion, was designed in 1926 by Devereux Van Akin, one of America’s first notable female architects. Distinguished guests such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, George Gershwin, First Lady Grace G. Coolidge, and General George C. Marshall have visited the home. The home features a 6,000 square foot expanse, 21 rooms, soaring cathedral ceilings, and breathtaking...
Saturday, May 17, 9am-2pm and Sunday, May 18, 11am-3pm. Stop by Iron Key Brewing Dining Hall (located behind the brewery) and shop for a cause from a variety of household items, decor, pet supplies, books and more. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping the homeless pets being cared for by the Foothills Humane...
Monday’s at 6pm – enjoy music bingo at Iron Key...
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, horses and hands on activities. Enjoy a barn tour, meet the farm animals, meet the horses, stop at the photo station, play games, and do crafts. Purchase raffle tickets for $1 each for a chance to win...
Free, Thursday, May 1, 4-6pm Get crafty as you upcycle books into beautiful creations. Drop in between 4 and 6 to craft a calla lily, a dahlia flower wreath, or a bouquet of roses – all from old book pages.
Enjoy a Star-Spangled celebration on Friday, July 4th from 10am-10pm in downtown, Columbus. Amusement ridges begins on Thursday, July 3rd, from 5-10pm. Festivities include live music, local vendors and crafts, delicious food, exhibits, thrilling amusement rides and a spectacular fireworks display. Live music starting at 10am: Patrick Ballard, Bobby Wynn, Mark Queen & Greg Trollinger, Jennifer Allsbrook, Blues Underground, Red Dog and Friends, and more. Antique Car Show on Gibson Street, adjacent to the courthouse, 10am-2:30pm, vote for your favorite classic car. Enjoy dunking booth, water games, amusement rides and more. A special Veteran’s Hour will be held on the main stage from 12-1pm featuring members of the American Legion and the VFW. The grand finale will take place at 9:45pm when the Silver Travis band will perform the Star-Spangled Banner leading into a spectacular 20 minute fireworks display. ...
