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Tryon Tailgate Market

The Town of Tryon — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 28, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come to the Tryon Tailgate Market every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm though the summer. Along with locally grown veggies and flowers, get your hot pizzas made on-site in a portable brick oven, plus, local crafters and artisans will fill the streets and up to the Depot parking lot.

Abi Tapia at The Purple Onion

susan@purpleonionsaluda.com (The Purple Onion - Casual Dining) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 28, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm.
Abi Tapia, the traveling songbird is back. Check out the artist online at abitapia.com

Fresh Foods at The Polk Tailgate Market

The Town of Columbus — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 30, 2008
Time:
Come to Courthouse Street in downtown Columbus and buy wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, flowers, plants, arts and crafts all produced locally.

3rd Anniversary Festival at Green Creek Winery

Green Creek Winery — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 30, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a day of wine, food, live music, games, vendors, a grape stomping contest and a Lucille Ball look-a-like contest. Free admission and parking. Winery tours. Come and have a good time. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No pets or coolers, please.

The Party With a Beat at Saluda Mountain Jamboree

Saluda Mountain Jamboree — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 30, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
"The Party With A Beat" is the fun place to be every Saturday night with live music and dancing.� This lively social party is held from 8 - 11 pm each Saturday at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree.� The doors open at 7 pm and Happy Hour is 7 to 8 pm.� Admission is only $8.00.� "The Party With a Beat" is easy to find at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree, just off I-26 at Exit #59.� Get on out to the party by finding all the information at www.saludamountainjamboree.com. or call 828-749-3676

Every Mother's Dream at The Purple Onion

susan@purpleonionsaluda.com (The Purple Onion - Casual Dining) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: August 30, 2008
Time: 8:00 p.m.
�Every Mother's Dream, is an Asheville-based folk-pop group that has only gotten better since debuting in 2001. Jay Kaiser and Mandy Carter work wonderfully together, and have long been one of the area's best-kept musical secrets. Now using a full-band format that incorporates jazzy, funky, jammy elements and fills out the duo's music, EMD is definitely worth a listen.�
-Steve Shanafelt, Mountain XPress

Click here to check out Every Mother's Dream online.

PAC's Second Annual Buffalo Dance

info@pacolet.org (The Pacolet Area Conservancy - PAC) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 1, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the Pacolet Area Conservancy�s Second Annual Buffalo Dance featuring Live Auction, Buffet dinner, dancing, & live music by The Blue Ridge Rounders. Tickets are $40 per person & proceeds will help PAC protect our vanishing lands. The Buffalo Dance will be held at the Tryon Youth Center, Hwy. 176 W. Pacolet Valley. For ticket information contact PAC at 828-859-5060 or e-mail info@pacolet.org.

Tryon Tailgate Market

The Town of Tryon — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 4, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come to the Tryon Tailgate Market every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm though the summer. Along with locally grown veggies and flowers, get your hot pizzas made on-site in a portable brick oven, plus, local crafters and artisans will fill the streets and up to the Depot parking lot.

Rogers Park Summer Tracks Concert Series

Rogers Park — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 5, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Enjoy the beautiful voice and music of Reagan Boggs, plus groove with the mesmerizing blend of Americana and folk/rock of the Lone Derangers.

Pack a picnic and come enjoy this shady park's beautiful setting, creekside stone stage, and wonderful natural acoustics. Gates open at 6 p.m. Concerts from 7 to 10 pm.

Tracks is produced by the Town of Tryon in affiliation with Peter Eisenbrown of Blockparty Productions. Admission is free, though a voluntary donation at the gate is encouraged. There will be hot dogs, homemade ice cream, water and soft drinks for sale. For more information call 800-440-7848 or 828-894-2324.

Fresh Foods at The Polk Tailgate Market

The Town of Columbus — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 6, 2008
Time:
Come to Courthouse Street in downtown Columbus and buy wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, flowers, plants, arts and crafts all produced locally.

10th Annual Green Creek Heritage Festival

Green Creek Family Life Center — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 6, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Old timey fun with old timey things. From farm tools and tractors to antique cars and trucks. Learn to milk a cow or just watch the fun. Wonderful music, good food and lots of entertainment.

Dancing Under the Stars at FENCE

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 6, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m.
An elegant, catered dinner including hors d�oeuvres and open bar, while watching equestrian and other interesting performances. Grounds open at 5:00. Music begins at 7pm. Call for prices.

Horse Show Ventures

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 6, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Hunter/jumper show. Free admission.

The Party With a Beat at Saluda Mountain Jamboree

Saluda Mountain Jamboree — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 6, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
"The Party With A Beat" is the fun place to be every Saturday night with live music and dancing.� This lively social party is held from 8 - 11 pm each Saturday at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree.� The doors open at 7 pm and Happy Hour is 7 to 8 pm.� Admission is only $8.00.� "The Party With a Beat" is easy to find at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree, just off I-26 at Exit #59.� Get on out to the party by finding all the information at www.saludamountainjamboree.com. or call 828-749-3676

Horse Show Ventures

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 7, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Hunter/jumper show. Free admission.

Music in the Field

Harmon Field — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 7, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Join The Friends of Harmon Field at the Harmon Field open-air gym every first Sunday through October, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the music of days gone by as well as some more recent music. Please bring your own seating. For more information or to offer your talents call 828-894-3370.

Retaining Walls for Beginners

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 8, 2008
Time: 10:00 am
This event is part of a wonderful series of Gardening Seminars at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center). Come join us to have fun and get inspired to expand the beauty of your own garden. For more information contact FENCE at 828-859-9021

Bearfoot - Musical Performance at Tryon Fine Arts Center

Tryon Fine Arts Center — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 11, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Bearfoot is deeply American music. Airy Northern ballads are tempered by back-alley Southern blues, while jazz stomp meets Appalachian breakdown, the whole fused with a signature sexy bluegrass passion. Check their website for information.
http://bearfootbluegrass.com/

Tickets are $20 for adults & $10 for students.

Tryon Tailgate Market

The Town of Tryon — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 11, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come to the Tryon Tailgate Market every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm though the summer. Along with locally grown veggies and flowers, get your hot pizzas made on-site in a portable brick oven, plus, local crafters and artisans will fill the streets and up to the Depot parking lot.

Fresh Foods at The Polk Tailgate Market

The Town of Columbus — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 13, 2008
Time:
Come to Courthouse Street in downtown Columbus and buy wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, flowers, plants, arts and crafts all produced locally.

The Show Must Go On - TFAC Gala Fundraiser

Tryon Fine Arts Center — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Join us at 6:00 pm for an exciting and spectacular fundraiser for the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Admission: $75.

FENCE Moon Howl

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 13, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Moon Howl, FENCE's annual outdoor concert to benefit its nature education and outdoor recreation programs, returns to Tryon for its fifth year. Music begins at 7:00 p.m. under the stars on Hawk Ridge, behind the FENCE Center. Great music, wonderful food, lots of fun. Admission $10. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

Columbus Summer Concert Series at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 13, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
Don't miss this wonderful evening under the stars. Enjoy the sounds of big band jazz with Rich Willey's 17-piece band. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Donations accepted. Sponsored by the Columbus Merchant's Association.

The Party With a Beat at Saluda Mountain Jamboree

Saluda Mountain Jamboree — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 13, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
"The Party With A Beat" is the fun place to be every Saturday night with live music and dancing.� This lively social party is held from 8 - 11 pm each Saturday at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree.� The doors open at 7 pm and Happy Hour is 7 to 8 pm.� Admission is only $8.00.� "The Party With a Beat" is easy to find at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree, just off I-26 at Exit #59.� Get on out to the party by finding all the information at www.saludamountainjamboree.com. or call 828-749-3676

Tryon Tailgate Market

The Town of Tryon — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 18, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come to the Tryon Tailgate Market every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm though the summer. Along with locally grown veggies and flowers, get your hot pizzas made on-site in a portable brick oven, plus, local crafters and artisans will fill the streets and up to the Depot parking lot.

Fresh Foods at The Polk Tailgate Market

The Town of Columbus — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 20, 2008
Time:
Come to Courthouse Street in downtown Columbus and buy wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, flowers, plants, arts and crafts all produced locally.

City of Saluda Annual BBQ

The Town of Saluda — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 20, 2008
Time:
The City of Saluda invites you to enjoy some of the best BBQ in Western North Carolina. Great food, fun and music. Bring a lawn chair.

The Party With a Beat at Saluda Mountain Jamboree

Saluda Mountain Jamboree — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
"The Party With A Beat" is the fun place to be every Saturday night with live music and dancing.� This lively social party is held from 8 - 11 pm each Saturday at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree.� The doors open at 7 pm and Happy Hour is 7 to 8 pm.� Admission is only $8.00.� "The Party With a Beat" is easy to find at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree, just off I-26 at Exit #59.� Get on out to the party by finding all the information at www.saludamountainjamboree.com. or call 828-749-3676

Family Concert at FENCE

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 21, 2008
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Free family concert in the Great Room at FENCE

Steel Magnolias-A Tryon Little Theatre Performance

Tryon Fine Arts Center — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
At the Tryon Fine Arts Center- wonderfully funny, yet breaking your heart. Directed by Frances McCain.

Tryon Tailgate Market

The Town of Tryon — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come to the Tryon Tailgate Market every Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm though the summer. Along with locally grown veggies and flowers, get your hot pizzas made on-site in a portable brick oven, plus, local crafters and artisans will fill the streets and up to the Depot parking lot.

Tryon Fall Classic at FENCE

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 26, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Horse show. Admission is free. Spectators welcome.

Steel Magnolias-A Tryon Little Theatre Performance

Tryon Fine Arts Center — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 26, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
At the Tryon Fine Arts Center- wonderfully funny, yet breaking your heart. Directed by Frances McCain.

Fresh Foods at The Polk Tailgate Market

The Town of Columbus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 27, 2008
Time:
Come to Courthouse Street in downtown Columbus and buy wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, jams, flowers, plants, arts and crafts all produced locally.

Tryon Fall Classic at FENCE

info@fence.org (FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 27, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Horse show. Admission is free. Spectators welcome.

Columbus Summer Concert Series at Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 27, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
World renowned Spencer Bohren comes to the stage at Veteran's Park for an awesome night of music. You will thoroughly enjoy his mix of blues, ragtime, slide--Americana--music. For more information on the artist, visit http://www.spencerbohren.com. Sponsored by the Columbus Merchant's Assocation. Donations are accepted.

Steel Magnolias-A Tryon Little Theatre Performance

Tryon Fine Arts Center — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 27, 2008
Time: 3:00 pm
At the Tryon Fine Arts Center- wonderfully funny, yet breaking your heart. Directed by Frances McCain.

The Party With a Beat at Saluda Mountain Jamboree

Saluda Mountain Jamboree — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Date: September 27, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm
"The Party With A Beat" is the fun place to be every Saturday night with live music and dancing.� This lively social party is held from 8 - 11 pm each Saturday at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree.� The doors open at 7 pm and Happy Hour is 7 to 8 pm.� Admission is only $8.00.� "The Party With a Beat" is easy to find at The Saluda Mountain Jamboree, just off I-26 at Exit #59.� Get on out to the party by finding all the information at www.saludamountainjamboree.com. or call 828-749-3676