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1st Annual Fundraiser at The Saluda Inn

Enjoy “An Evening at The Saluda Inn” for the First Annual Fundraiser to Support the Saluda Pantry on September 19, 6-8pm. The fundraiser will feature heavy hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, live and silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person and are available at the Saluda Pantry, Heartwood Gallery or online at:...

Gluten Free Holy Cannoli Baking Class at Huckleberrys

Gluten Free Holy Cannoli Baking Class at Huckleberrys, 90 N. Trade St., Tryon on Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-9pm. Join Chef Michaila for an evening of playing in gluten free flour. Learn how to make authentic cannoli dough, roll it out using a professional dough sheeter and form the shells. Watch them take shape and form as they are fried to perfection. While the shells cool, mix multiple Italian fillings. All ingredients, tools, recipes, aprons, and instructions are included. All guests must be over 18 due to using many different commercial types of equipment and tools. A welcome beverage is included in your ticket price. Additional beverages are available for purchase.♦ Advance tickets are required, $62.50 per person, available at:...

7th Annual International Wine & Art Festival at Russian Chapel Hills Winery

7th Annual International Wine & Art Festival, Saturday, September 7, 2-10pm, at Russian Chapel Hills Winery. Enjoy a day filled with exquisite wines and beautiful art. Indulge in a variety of international wines while admiring stunning artworks from talented artists around the world. Explore the picturesque vineyard, savoring the flavors of their finest wines paired with delectable bites. Advance reservations are required $44.70/adults & $15/children. Tickets are available at:...

Stuff Shells Cooking Class at Huckleberry’s

Stuff Shells Cooking Class, Thursday, October 3, 6-9pm at Huckleberry’s in Tryon. Class price is $60 per person. Advance reservations required: https://www.huckleberrysevents.com/chefstables-classes Call or text your questions to 828-318-7670 Enjoy an evening with Chef Michaila, the owner of Huckleberrys, creating three different types of stuffed shells with complimentary sauces. The perfect dinner comfort food with a twist for those upcoming fall nights! – Butternut Squash, Sage & Brown Butter Sauce – Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke with an Alfredo Cream Sauce – Italian Sausage & Ricotta with Traditional Marinara Each participant will have a tasting in class then take home six stuff shells of each flavor (18 total). All ingredients, tools, recipes, aprons, instructions & a glass of Huckleberry Sangria is included. Please wear close toed shoes and tie long hair up/back. A welcome beverage is included in your ticket price. Additional beverages are available for purchase....

Outdoor Vendor Market at Old Mill Market Square

Enjoy a variety of vendors on the first and last Saturday of every month – weather permitting.  The market is 10am-4pm. Old Mill Market Square, 151 Southern Mercerizing Rd., Tryon, NC. 828-859-5467. ♦  

Annual Handcrafted Holiday Market at Tryon Arts and Crafts School

Opening Reception on November 20, 6pm at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, Tryon, NC. The annual Handcrafted Holiday Market is a one stop shopping trip for all your holiday gift giving needs. Come sip, stroll, shop, mingle, and be merry. The market reception will be open from 6-8pm. Musical entertainment and refreshments will be provided by members. Regular market dates will be 11/21-12/19. Stop by during regular hours each week to see new inventory by area artists.♦...

S’moreytime & Community Campfire

Free event. Friday, September 20, 6:30pm at Columbus Library Cozy up next to the campfire and make you own s’mores at this special storytime. Play through songs, stories and a themed craft. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5, but all are welcome. Storytime will be followed by Polk County Parks and Recreation’s community campfire and s’mores....

BBQ Beatdown in Downtown Tryon

BBQ Beatdown, on McCown Street in Downtown Tryon, NC. Contestants from around the area compete for the award of “Best BBQ.”  Vote for your favorite BBQ for $1 per ticket/vote so bring plenty of singles!  Tastings will be from 4-6pm. There will be 5 chicken, 10 pork, 5 beef, and 5 other (lamb, vegetarian, seafood, etc.) contestants. There will also be a contest for the best cornbread. The cornbread contest will be on the plaza. Listen to live music and enjoy a variety of vendors. ♦ For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownTryon...

Airing of the Quilts in Downtown Landrum

The Airing of the Quilts will be held on Saturday, August 17, in downtown Landrum, from 9am-2pm, along North Trade Avenue. The Airing of the Quilts has its roots in a centuries old tradition. Quilts, often made out of scraps of material and clothing, were a necessity to keep families warm. Each year during the warmth of spring and summer, families would hang their quilts to air out in the bright sun so they would be fresh for the approaching fall and winter. The Dulcimer Group will perform during the...

Fall Festival in Columbus

Fall Festival in downtown, Columbus, NC, Saturday, September 28, 9am-3pm. Bring the family and enjoy food vendors, crafts, woodcarvers, games, live music, farmers market, and much more. Rain date is October 5, 9am-3pm    ...