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Community Campfire

Enjoy free smores around the campfire at Stearns Park, meet at the Gazebo. Bring a chair or blanket.  

Community Campfire

Enjoy free smores around the campfire at Stearns Park. Bring a chair or blanket.  Bring an instrument for a jam session.

Trivia Night at the Rural Seed

Polk County Public Libraries present Trivia Night on the 2nd Wednesdays at 6pm at the Rural Seed in Columbus. June 12: Decades July 10: Around the USA August 14: TV & Movies Teams can have up to 6 players. Gift card prizes for 1st and 2nd place, and a consolation prize for last...

Kids Makers Market

Shop at the Kids Makers Market where local young artisans create and sell their handmade goods.

51st Annual Columbus Fire Department Singing and BBQ

Enjoy the 51st Annual Columbus Fire Department Live Music and BBQ. June 30-July 3, 7pm. Veteran’s Park, 50 Gibson St., Columbus, NC. Free admission, donations welcome. BBQ and drinks will be available for purchase each night. Bring your lawn chairs. In the event of rain the event will be held inside the Columbus Fire Department (across the street). This popular event will feature 16 southern gospel and bluegrass groups from the local and national scene across four nights in a beautiful setting. Various food sales will be available each night, including the Columbus Fire Department’s famous BBQ on the last two nights. Band schedule: Sun: Greg Day, Mainline, The Price Trio, and New Chosen; Mon: Fields of Grace, Golden Valley Crusaders, Mike Upright, and The Right Side; Tue: Reggie Saddler, King James Boys, Colt Creek, and Atkins Family; Wed: Brian Birchfield, Issacs Well, Joyful Sounds Trio, and Edify....

The Dirty South Band at Veterans Park

Bring the entire family and join Jackson’s Wrecker Service in celebrating their 50th anniversary! There will be live music, bouncy houses, food, and more. The Dirty South Band and Heath Fowler will be playing. Celebration will be at Veterans Park, Gibson St., Columbus, NC. More information to follow....

Columbus Farmers Market

The Columbus Farmers Market is every Saturday, 5/4 to 10/19, 8am-12pm Columbus Farmers Market is located on Courthouse Square, Columbus.  

Community Campfire

Enjoy a free community campfire at Stearns Park. Meet at the gazebo, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy community fun & smores.  

Learn about Polk County History

Free event at the Polk County Museum, 60 Walker St., Columbus, NC. This month’s Historical Association’s program is asking for audience participation. The history lovers want you to bring in your favorite family heirloom, historic photo or interesting item from the past. “We did a similar program several years ago and it was extremely popular,” said James Metcalf, chief docent for the museum. “With our rich Polk County history, we are always pleasantly surprised at what local folks bring in for their “show and tell”. The March program will be on Tuesday, March 12th at 2pm. As with all of their monthly programs the public is invited....