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Cooler nights and warm, sunny days are a welcome change here at the First Peak, and there's so much to do in the coming months! Check out all the events - art festivals, bike tours, music and celebrations of our rural splendor. Enjoy the beautiful weather and make plans for the upcoming fall color season - our color starts in October and peak color is usually in November.
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2nd Annual Columbus Farm Festival on October 2
It’s time again for the Columbus Farm Festival, October 2 from 9am-3pm. Last year, we had an amazing day celebrating the health, family and community that our farmers inspire! We want to recognize our farming history and the wonderful local farmers who bring yummy produce to our Farmers Market every Saturday. We’re also grateful that their farms help our beautiful area stay rural and green, which is why we love it here!
This event is centered around the tailgate market on Courthouse Street, where you can shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, preserves and baked goods. The star attraction is the Rusty Tractor Show. Forget those perfect, shiny restorations. These are the real deal – brought in from fields and barns and sure to mystify most of us about their function. Live music and local talent will entertain in the shadow of our Historic Courthouse. The Overmountain Men will have a Revolutionary War encampment at Stearns Park and there will be a Civil War reenactment. Our animal friends will be represented with carriage rides around town, a petting zoo and a pony parade. Wood fired pizzas and other local food vendors will ensure that you don’t go hungry.
Come out and celebrate our history with a modern day dose of fun and festivities! Read More...
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Marilyn's Melrose Inn and Artist Retreat Opens in Tryon
 Marilyn Doheny, internationally known contemporary quilting artist, has chosen to make Tryon her new home base. She purchased the historic Melrose Inn, which she is renovating and will operate as a year-round B&B. The inn will also be the host for her quilting retreats and creative classes. Learn more about Marliyn and the Inn, which had its open house over Labor Day Weekend. Read Article In the Tryon Daily Buletin...
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Local Businesses Participate in American Craft Week
 This year's American Craft Week celebration, October 1-10, will bring together individuals, small businesses and organizations from all fifty states in recognition of the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy.
Two local craft businesses join fifty other art organizations in North Carolina. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery in Saluda, will host a special show of 5 regional craftspeople followed by a 25th anniversary celebration. Little Mountain Pottery, outside of Columbus, will host his very popular kiln openings on October 9 and
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1903 Mimosa Inn Wins Award
 Mimosa Inn has been selected for the 2010 Best of Tryon Award in the Bed & Breakfast Inns category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Learn More...
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, Sept 18-25
Quilting Retreat at Marilyn's Melrose Inn
Sunday, Sept. 19
Chardonnay Rosso Concert at Green Creek Winery
Saturday, October 2
Columbus Farm Festival
Sunday, October 3
'A Day in the Country' Field Trials at Green Creek Equestrian Park
Sunday, October 3
Paul Taylor's 'Taylor 2' Dance Ensemble at Tryon Fine Arts Center
Sat-Sun, October 9-10
Little Mountain Pottery 36th Annual Holiday Kiln Opening
Sunday, October 10
2nd Annual FENCE Fundraiser Wine & Art Festival at Derbyshire
Saturday, October 16
3rd Annual Tryon Arts and Crafts Fall Festival
Saturday, October 16
12th Annual Tour de Leaves Bike Tour
Sunday, October 17
Italian Family Sunday Supper at Giardini Trattoria
Sunday, October 31
The Mark Twain Show at Tryon Fine Arts Center
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