Speaker Series at Polk County History Museum
Free. Tuesday, March 17, 2pm. Speaker Series: Battle of Round Mountain, at Polk County History Museum, Columbus. The guest speaker discuss the conflict from 1776 and the stories associated.
63rd Annual Fabulous 4th of July Festival Downtown Columbus
Enjoy a Star-Spangled celebration on Saturday, July 4th from 10am-10pm in downtown, Columbus. Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Festivities include live music, local vendors and crafts, delicious food, exhibits, thrilling amusement rides and a spectacular fireworks display. Live music starting at 10am, 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. 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.’ Misdemeanor plays 8:30-9:45 PM. Misdemeanor plays the National Anthem at 9:43 PM. Fabulous Fireworks!!! – 9:45 PM – 20 minute fireworks display 2026 Schedule for Day – Kids Games – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Stearns’s Gym lawn – Car Show – 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM – House of Flags/Polk County Museum – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Polk County Farmer’s Market – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – On Feagan corner (Hwy 108 and Houston Rd) – Carnival rides 10AM-10PM – Stage – 10:00 AM – Post colors – Polk County Honor Guard – 10:00 AM – Invocation – Pastor Caple – 10:00 AM – Star Spangled Banner – Anita Williamson – 10:05 AM ET – Mayor McCool – Welcome and Opening Remarks – 10:10 – 11:00 AM – Mark Queen & Greg Trollinger – fabulous guitar and banjo group playing traditional bluegrass and other favorites – 11:00 – 12:00 PM – Bobby Wynn – beautiful original guitar and vocals from contemporary, Folk, and Celtic influences – 12:00 – 12:30 PM – Veteran’s...
Miniature Libraries at Columbus Library
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...
Book Brick Painting at Columbus Library
Free. Tuesday, April 21, 4:30-6:30pm. Book Brick Painting at Columbus Library. Paint a brick to look like a classic book.Take it home to use as a decoration or place in your garden. Drop in from 4:30-6:30pm. This program is for teens and adults only (ages...
The Amazing World of Plants at Columbus Library
Free. Tuesday, March 31 at 4pm. The Amazing World of Plants at Columbus Library. This program is designed for ages 5-13. Enjoy an educational program with the NC Arboretum to learn all about the many different plants that call Western NC their home. Make a DIY plant press together, go on a plant scavenger hunt, and venture outside to see what’s growing. Hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, find out what makes a plant grow, how a plant makes their own food, where different plants can be found, plus more. ....