Downtown Columbus

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Columbus, NC 28722 United States Get Directions

Columbus is the seat of Polk County, which was founded in 1855. Actually, the county has the odd history of being organized twice. On the first attempt, people couldn’t settle upon a location for a county seat.More structure was given the second time around, and the seat was established in the center of the county and named in honor of Dr. Columbus Mills to recognize his efforts to form the county. Today, Columbus has remained a small community, retaining several interesting buildings from its past.

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  • Wood Carvers, Whittlers and Wood Crafters Festival

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    Downtown Columbus Columbus, NC, United States

      Due to rain this event has been postponed to Saturday, October 4. Saturday, September 27, 9am-2pm, Courthouse Lawn, Downtown Columbus, Wood Carvers, Whittlers and Wood Crafters Festival. This festival features a variety of local and regional wood carvers, whittlers, turners, and suppliers, selling and giving demonstrations. Also enjoy the Farmers Market in the same […]

  • Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Downtown Columbus

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    Downtown Columbus Columbus, NC, United States

    Get in the holiday spirit by watching the Christmas Parade in Downtown Columbus. Stay after the parade and gather at Stearns Park for Story Time, send a letter to Santa, […]

  • Veterans Day Parade Downtown Columbus

    Downtown Columbus Columbus, NC, United States

    Come celebrate Polk County Veterans with a parade in Downtown Columbus, followed by a Memorial Service in Veterans Park.

  • Halloween Spooktacular Downtown Columbus

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    Downtown Columbus Columbus, NC, United States

    Celebrate the Halloween Spooktacular at the Courthouse Lawn, downtown Columbus, on October 31, 4-7pm. Dress your little ones in their most imaginative costumes and prepare for an unforgettable night of Halloween magic! In the event of rain, the festivities will move to Stearns Gym.

  • Fall Festival in Columbus

    Downtown Columbus Columbus, NC, United States

    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