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Juneteenth Celebration at Roseland Community Center

This free event features vendors, kid’s activities, historical exhibits, and more. The celebration takes place on Saturday, June 15, 12-4pm. This free event will feature historical exhibits and Juneteenth trivia, as well as a select number of vendors. There will be games and activities at the event for children and adults, such as horseshoes, corn hole, a cakewalk, bounce houses, and face painting. There will also be music and dancing, as well as food trucks...

Second Saturdays in Downtown Tryon

Enjoy exploring the many shops and galleries in downtown Tryon. Many of the galleries have special demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at from a great selection of foods – from sandwiches to ice cream.

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...

Artist Reception at Saluda Library

Free. An artist reception for Mary Lou Diekmann will be held on Thursday, June 13, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served. She creates abstract, landscape, and portrait paintings. Portraits include traditional commissioned work of humans and animals as well as “vacation portraits,” capturing people in more natural poses. She also makes multi-media works incorporating stones, metal, fabric, photos, and anything she finds interesting. Her work will be on display from June 7 – July...

Walks in the Woods at Saluda Library Parking Lot

Walks are scheduled mid-March through mid November, weather permitting, join Saluda Community Land Trust members to explore local favorite walks in the Saluda area. Walks generally last about an hour and a half, and besides showcasing our local treasures, encourage getting folks outside. Walkers meet at the parking lot of the Saluda Library at 2pm. A SCLT member will keep you aware of the terrain of the trail and share their insights about the history, flora, and fauna of the area as they lead each walk. June 2: Waters of Camp Creek is a short hike and exploration that showcases local flora and fauna. June 16: Vaugh Creek is a 1.7 mile out and back trail near Tryon. This trail follows the creek featuring a small waterfall, native flora and fauna, a Native American marker tree, and a large culvert at the end of the trail. July 21: Lazy Girl is a 1 mile easy walk of about an hour. The trail traverses a stream and connects Esseola Drive through the woods to Laurel Drive in Saluda. No pets on this walk. August 4: Ollies Falls/Missing 40 is a 1 mile loop of moderate, wooded trail walking and will take about 1-2 hours. The trailhead is located on Pearson Falls Road just above the concrete bridge over the North Pacolet River. The trail is well blazed, kid and pet friendly, and has several easy water crossings. August 18: Green River Cove Trail is a walk along Old Cover Road that went from Saluda to Green River in the 1920s. The trail follows a stream down to Fish Top Access....

Kids Makers Market

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

“The Last Five Years” Musical at Tryon Fine Arts Center Pavilion

Tryon based theater group, Shakespeare & Friends, presents Jason Robert Brown’s musical “The Last Five Years.” The performance takes place in the Pavilion. This show is an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two young New Yorker’s who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically. Tickets are $20 and available at: https://tryonarts.org/event/the-last-5-years/ Show runs 6/13-6/15 at 7:30pm and 6/16 at...

Rodeo at FENCE

The Rodeo is coming to town! June 14 & 15 the gates open at 6pm for bull riding, saddle bronc riding, cowgirls breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, & tie down roping. Grab a seat early before the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the gate upon arrival and are $15/adults & kids 10 and under are free. There will be thrilling bull riding, fast-paced barrel racing, and impressive roping skills on display. Bring the whole family to experience the excitement and cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls. The mechanical bull will be onsite offering rides for a small fee. Delicious food vendors will be available, offering everything from classic barbecue to sweet treats. FENCE will be offering delicious hamburgers and hot dogs! Don’t forget to explore the local craft stalls and enjoy the live music by PAC Jam bringing the energy high before the...

Green River Family Fun Day

Bring family, friends, and your folding chairs for a Family Fun Day along the Green River on Saturday, June 22nd from 1 to 5 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with opportunities to connect and celebrate our community in one of our local outdoor treasures along the Green River. Admission to the event is free. Some of the planned activities and offerings include: Local Farmers Market Axe throwing for adults Axe, dart and flying stars activity for kids Freedom Hill Rescue Farm petting zoo area Caricature portrait artist Face painting Watermelon spitting contest River Swimming Access* (dependent on weather and water levels. Liability release form must be signed) Live music by James Metcalf & Colt Creek Bluegrass “Spirit of America” food truck Baked goods, snacks, drinks for sale & cake auction Green River Family Fun Day is made possible by local organizations and neighbors in our community that want to provide more opportunities to reconnect and celebrate what makes Polk County the place we love. Location: River Ministries River Barn site along the Green River in Polk County, 325 Sycamore Lane, Rutherfordton (off Coxe...

10th Anniversary Festival at Martha’s Amish Bakery

Stop by Martha’s Amish Bakery and help celebrate their 10th anniversary!  Donations will be accepted of unexpired canned goods, non-perishable foods and pet items for Thermal Belt Outreach and Foothills Humane Society. Lots of shopping, delicious foods and fellowship will be on the menu. Martha’s Amish Bakery will personally be hosting a booth where you can learn more about Amish culture and upbringing. It will be the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have for someone growing up in the Amish Community.Featuring a children’s play area, food and treats, local artists and vendors. Vendors: Thermal Belt Outreach Foothills Humane Society (adoptable pets will be present) Bello Tallow Toasted Cuban Food Truck Overmountain Vineyards Mountain Brook Vineyards Halo Alpaca Farms Hart Sewing Studio Rutherford Pet Supply Mack to the Future Arts Smooth Acre’s Finest Sheep Milk Soap Mike’s Birdhouses & Wooden Signs Creative Glass (mosaics and stained glass) Internal Heights Massage Therapist Dancing Doggies Amish Culture Q & A...