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VISITOR’S

FALL 2018

AREA GUIDE TO THE PEARLS OF OUR FOOTHILLS

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e’re the local experts–call, click or stop by our Visitor Center and we’ll help you build your playlist. You’ll learn about local events, food, music, waterfalls, wineries, shops and galleries. Adventure lovers will discover hiking, zip lining and river expeditions.

Serenity seekers will delight in nature preserves, scenic drives and peaceful evenings. Historic Saluda, Tryon, Columbus and the surrounding areas welcome you!

First Peak Visitor Center 20 East Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722 • 828-894-2324 • 800-440-7848 • www.firstpeaknc.com LISTEN TO THE STORIES OF THE FIRST PEAK. Hear first-hand how this area became Tryon Horse Country or about Nina Simone’s childhood home.

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STAY WITH US! Plan your stay near the small towns of Tryon, Saluda or Columbus. You’ll find everything from inns with full service restaurants to luxurious B&Bs, from wooded cabins to modern vacation homes.

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elcome! We’re glad you’re here, or thinking about coming here, to Polk County, North Carolina, and Landrum, South Carolina, our little corner of the Foothills.

We are known for our distinct, yet mild, four-season climate; our small towns that we like to call the “Pearls of the Foothills;” our traditions, which run deep in the arts, equestrian life and love of the outdoors; our hearty, healthy foods and tasty wines; and our love of a good parade, festival, car show, fireworks display or farmers market.

We like to think this guide is special.

Yes, we have listed some of the “touristy” things to do, but you will also see life from the locals’ perspective because we want you to feel at home, welcomed as friends and family. This issue is packed with ideas and information, trivia and lore, history and traditions, and helpful things like maps, phone numbers and websites.

We hope you enjoy your stay in the Foothills, and this summer edition of the Visitor’s Bulletin.

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ADVENTURE AWAITS Put down your phones, unplug from the news and prepare to get out in the great outdoors and have some adventures! Whether you like the rough rides of mountain biking excursions, strolling the antique shops or taking in some fine jams at our outdoor concerts, start mapping out your adventure here on these pages.

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Pick a trail, road, sidewalk, waterway or footpath, and you will discover something fun around every corner and curve of the Foothills. These pages will help you get there.

8 Area Map 10 Columbus 12 Columbus Historic Sites 14 Landrum 16 Landrum Historic Sites 18 Saluda 20 Saluda Historic Sites 22 Tryon 24 Tryon Historic Sites 29 Lodging 32 Recreation 40 Restaurants 44 Wineries 45 Farmers Markets 46 Boutiques & Shopping 50 Antiques 52 Arts 54 World Equestrian Games 58 Where to Buy Equine Supplies 60 Events 66 Advertiser Index

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he seat of Polk County, North Carolina, Columbus was founded in 1855, is located in the geographical center of the county and is named in honor of Dr. Columbus Mills to recognize his efforts to form the county.

Columbus remains a small community, retaining several interesting buildings from its past.

The historic courthouse, finished in 1857, is one of the oldest still in use in North Carolina, and has been lovingly restored. The brick, columned board of education building was one of the area’s first schools.

Both properties have park areas that are host to town festivals throughout the year, including parades for Veterans Day, July Fourth, Homecoming and Christmas, and the farmers market, which sets up for the May through October growing season.

Downtown Columbus features a variety of small businesses, including a hair salon and barbershop, laundromat, florist, bookstore and thrift store, in addition to banks, several restaurants and an ice cream parlor.

Just outside of downtown, you will find the public library, St. Luke’s Hospital, grocery stores, a few churches, gas stations, and several retirement communities.

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Being the county seat, you will also find the sheriff’s office, county administrative building and department of motor vehicle office in the center of town.

Scenic drives abound around Columbus, whether you drive along the base of White Oak Mountain or take the winding road 1,000-plus feet to the top for spectacular views. On clear days, you can see Charlotte to the east and Tennessee to the west. The drive to the top of White Oak Mountain also includes a drive-by waterfall, Shunkawauken Falls.

Columbus’ population has held steady for about two decades at just about 1,000, so it is a town where everyone will know your name and greet you as you enter. •

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The Mayor Eric McIntyre What is your favorite thing about the community you serve?

That most citizens of Columbus want the same things. The vast majority of citizens who have contacted me, spoken at one of our meetings or written to the Tryon Daily Bulletin want the same thing — to remain a small town with a small-town atmosphere and, with any growth, to manage that growth so it will add to or complement what we already have.

What do you think makes it stand out from other towns?

Location. We’re the first town in North Carolina that visitors see driving north on a major interstate. The beginning of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop for Columbus is a beautiful sight, and the North Carolina Welcome Center can introduce travelers to our area and to Columbus, which is just a stone’s throw away.

Where is your favorite place in town to eat? Where is your favorite place to shop?

Larkin’s. Tractor Supply Company.

What do you feel is your town’s “hidden treasure?”

All the welcoming and friendly people who live here.

What is the one place someone who visits your town must visit?

The House of Flags.

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historic sites Polk County Courthouse

The Polk County Courthouse is the second oldest courthouse in North Carolina still in use today. The courthouse was first used in December 1857, and was built by slaves using native clay bricks. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and houses county offices and holds court at least once per week. The building has been restored twice since 2000.

The courthouse is located at 1 Courthouse Square, Columbus.

The Doughboy Statue

The Doughboy Statue is located in the center of downtown Columbus, and was built in 1925 to honor the men of Polk County who fought and died in World War I. The statue was constructed of local materials, and was built facing the mountains. The doughboy is leaning on a White Oak stump. The Polk County Board of Commissioners recently decided to maintain the statue by having it cleaned and examined twice every year. The statue is located at the corner of Mills and Court streets, right nearby the county courthouse.

The Howard Monument

The Howard Monument now sits overlooking downtown Columbus, but was formerly located on a site on Howard Gap Road in Saluda. The Howard Monument-Marker commemorates the defeat of the Cherokee Indians in 1776 at Howard Gap. The monument now sits in Stearns Park, at the corner of East Mills Street and Hampton Court.

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ocated just a hop, skip and a jump from the North Carolina/South Carolina state line, and with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Landrum, South Carolina, is a historical town bursting with shops and character.

It is 20 minutes north of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and an hour south of Asheville, North Carolina, making it the perfect go-between stop for the weekend.

Like Tryon and Saluda further up the tracks, Landrum can thank the railroad for its founding in 1880 and development through the years. The depot was lovingly restored, and currently serves as a community gathering spot and event venue.

While many small cities have lost their traditional downtowns as a result of commercial strip and suburban development, the city of Landrum has held on to and strengthened its traditional downtown center through careful and deliberate city planning.

For many years, Landrum’s local government, in partnership with the business community and support from the citizenry, has created and continue to maintain a pedestrian-oriented traditional downtown environment.

With a population of 2,400, visitors will immediately notice the friendliness and warmth of its residents, and will

become enveloped in the town’s charm. Whether shopping at one of the many boutiques or antique stores, dining at the wide variety of restaurants, or strolling the quaint downtown beside the railroad tracks, visitors will feel welcomed and right at home.

After your visit, you will see why the town was named to Southern Living Magazine’s top 20 list of “The South’s Best Small Towns.” •

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The Mayor Robert Briggs What is your favorite thing about the community you serve?

My favorite thing about this community is its history and the people who made that history.

What do you think makes it stand out from other towns?

The decision of our ancestors to take a chance when others wouldn’t and support the building of a railroad that dramatically changed our collective future. I think the thing that stands out about Landrum that makes us different is our location. Nestled against the Blue Ridge mountains, our crystal-clear mountain water, our friendly, hardworking residents, and our sense of community.

Where is your favorite place in town to eat? Where is your favorite place to shop?

I have many favorite places to eat, depending on what I’m wanting for dinner. We have many great restaurants to choose from.

What do you feel is your town’s “hidden treasure?”

Landrum’s hidden treasure, I think, is its small town feel, that sense of Americana that gets lost as other communities experience urban sprawl and uncontrolled growth. I think folks like that small-town feel. It reminds them of life when they were growing up, when life was a little slower paced. In this time of fast everything, it’s comforting to be reminded that some things retain their historic roots.

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historic sites Landrum Depot

The Landrum Depot was built along with the railroad in Landrum in 1877. Part of the depot was lost to a fire a few years after it was built. An addition replaced the burned part of the building. One of the depot’s most told stories is when, during its grand opening on June 12, 1877, U.S. Deputy Marshal J.S. Ledford came from Spartanburg, and was stabbed and killed in Landrum by local moonshiners. The depot served residents until the last passenger train in 1973. The city used the depot as a civic center beginning in 1976, adding new floors and a kitchen. In 2012, the city completely renovated the historic building, and turned it into an event and community center that is commonly used today.

Pullman rail car

A Pullman rail car recently arrived in downtown Landrum to serve as a future rail museum. The rail car was one of 24 cars built in the series in the late 1940s, named for area rivers. The car that sits in Landrum was named the Pacolet River, and ran the Norfolk Southern line between Spartanburg and Asheville, traveling through Landrum. The car was donated to the city, with city officials hoping to turn the car into a museum.

The rail car was delivered early August, and sits near the tracks approaching downtown off U.S. 176.

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aluda, North Carolina, is a place where visitors can go back in time, with its historic downtown and carefully preserved shops and stores that serve as museums.

Saluda, with a population of about 700 people, is often named as one of the top 10 best small towns in North Carolina.

A lot of Saluda’s history is based on its elevation and cooler temperatures that low country people escaped to for relief and its “restorative properties.” The town also owes its existence and strength to the railroad tracks, which themselves are famous because of the mountain grade.

The Saluda Grade was named for the railroad, which crests in the center of town at an elevation of 2,097 feet. The Saluda Grade is the steepest standard gauge mainline railway in the United States, gaining 606 feet of elevation in less than 3 miles between Melrose and Saluda.

Bicyclists enjoy climbing the grade via U.S. 176 that follows the railroad tracks and the Pacolet

River into Saluda, and sightseers and history buffs will enjoy visiting the restored depot, which houses a museum.

Whether visitors are seeking antique shopping, hip restaurants, citywide festivals, outdoor concerts, historic bed and breakfasts, or mountain outdoor activities, Saluda has something for everyone.

For the outdoor enthusiast, Saluda has a zip line; venues for kayaking, rafting and tubing down the Green River, which is one of the top kayaking rivers in the nation; hiking trails and waterfalls; and nearby lakes and rivers for trout fishing.

Since the turn of the century, Saluda has been known as a popular vacation spot for people to slow down, enjoy the warm community spirit and cooler mountain air. A leisurely stroll through tree-lined streets, a visit to the community garden, a tour of the depot museum and a stop at the local galleries are a must for every visitor.

For more information about Saluda, visit saluda.com. •

Green River BBQ 131 U.S. 176 Saluda, NC 28773 828-749-9892 www.greenriverbbq.com

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The Mayor Fred Baisden What is your favorite thing about the community you serve?

Saluda residents always step up to help others in time of need. Volunteerism is great here. All you have to do is put out the word that there is a specific need, and people show up to help.

What do you think makes it stand out from other towns?

Saluda has been about the same population since 1881. Main Street has maintained its architecture over the years, and we continue to have a few anchor businesses that visitors can step back in time to when they were children. They can go in a dry goods store that is pretty much like it has been for 100 years.

Where is your favorite place in town to eat? Where is your favorite place to shop?

I like Georgiana’s Java Joint. It is a mix of the past with a modern flair.

Saluda has several good restaurants that people frequently come from Greenville, Spartanburg and Asheville to eat in.

Well that depends on what you need. MA Pace’s Store has most anything you are looking for. Overalls, plumbing supplies, cast iron cookware, glass bottle drinks and moon pies. Other stores have a variety of crafts and gifts, and we even have a butcher shop in Thompson’s Store.

What do you feel is your town’s “hidden treasure?”

The people who live here.

What is the one place someone who visits your town must visit?

I can’t single one thing out. Main Street is not more than a block long, so take your time and stop in every store. Take your time and enjoy yourself. Take in the friendliness, sit quietly on Main Street and enjoy the surroundings.

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historic sites The Saluda Depot

The Saluda Depot was built in 1903 on Highway 176 just past the bridge, and was moved downtown. Once used as retail space, in 2016, a group of citizens formed a 501(c)(3) and purchased the building to create a train and heritage museum.

The depot is located at 32 W. Main St., Saluda. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Thompson’s Store and Ward’s Grill

Since 1890, the Thompsons of Saluda have been running Thompson’s Store.

The store is the oldest grocery store in the state, which was first opened by George L. Thompson. Around 1940, Lola Thompson Ward — who grew up working in her daddy’s store in the early 1900s with her husband, Roy, and sons, Jack and Charlie — relocated the store to its current location at 24 Main St. In the late 1950s, the family added Ward’s Grill next door. Thompson’s Store is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The Saluda Grade

The steepest standard gauge mainline railway in the United States opened in 1878.

At 3 miles long, the grade crests in downtown Saluda. A historic marker is located downtown to commemorate the railway, which is in the heart of Saluda. It was July 4, 1878, when the village of Pace’s Gap first saw a passenger train coming up the grade. A helper train was needed at the bottom in Tryon to get the trains up the mountain. The construction of the railway costs thousands of hours, several bankruptcies and many men’s lives. The slope from Tryon to Saluda ranges from 3.7 to 4.7 percent.

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Gov. William Tryon

ffectionately referred to as the “Friendliest Town in the South,” Tryon, North Carolina, is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Known for its moderate seasons due to its location in what is known as the Thermal Belt, Tryon became a railroad town in the 1800s, with many visitors, particularly from the low country in South Carolina, deciding to move there because of the moderate temperatures.

The town, chartered in 1885 with a current area of about 2 square miles, now has approximately 1,700 residents. Recently designated as a historic district, Tryon’s history runs deep, particularly in equestrian sports, arts and theater.

In the early 1900s, authors and artists began selecting Tryon as their resort town to visit, with many choosing to stay. Some of Tryon’s famous residents included author F. Scott Fitzgerald, actor William Gillette, first lady Grace Coolidge and actor Kenneth Lackey. Nina Simone, born Eunice Waymon in Tryon, began her musical career as a young girl in Tryon.

At the center of town, Morris the horse can be seen overlooking

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Trade Street. Morris is a large statue of a toy horse on wheels made by the Tryon Toy Makers, a replica of a 1928 toy horse built by two boys who worked for the company to advertise the spring Tryon Horse Show.

Tryon’s equestrian heritage runs deep, with the town and nearby areas hosting many horse shows and events year round. In addition to Tryon being the training grounds for the 1956 U.S. Olympic equestrian team, Tryon’s horse history also includes the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, Harmon Field, the Tryon International Equestrian Center and the annual Block House Steeplechase.

Tryon is home to many unique restaurants and shops downtown, as well the historical Tryon Theatre, which shows one movie per night, and serves beer and wine upstairs.

The town has something for every artist and crafter, with several art galleries, a historical museum, the Tryon Fine Arts Center, the Tryon Little Theater and Tryon Arts and Crafts School, and renovated train depot.

For more information about Tryon, visit exploretryon.com. •

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The Mayor J. Alan Peoples What is your favorite thing about the community you serve?

My favorite thing about the Tryon community is the fact that we have an abundance of people who are always willing to help with a worthwhile project of any kind; just as it was over a hundred years ago when Lanier Library was founded.

frequented and loved Tryon, and it is still ongoing today. We have found connections to numerous world class artists, actors and writers.

It is still as much a draw as it was in the late 1800s.

What do you think makes it stand out from other towns?

The citizens of Tryon are open, friendly, willing to lend a helping hand and they go above and beyond in producing and supporting the arts.

What is the one place someone who visits your town must visit?

Walk downtown Tryon and feel the past as it washes over you. Start at our railroad tracks and visit the Nina Simone statue. Glance at the 1930s theater on the right, look to the left and see Morris the horse, who was originally built in 1928. Past Morris see the Tryon Depot, and see the Tryon Daily Bulletin, which has been here since the 1920s. Move on to the plaza, which is a former gas station, and see all of the arts on the next block. On the left, see the long building that was rail related, then look to the right and see the award

Where is your favorite place in town to eat? Where is your favorite place to shop?

My favorite place to eat in Tryon is any place in Tryon. Harriet and I have eaten at local restaurants half a dozen times during the past week.

What do you feel is your town’s “hidden treasure?”

The greatest hidden treasure in Tryon is its history. We have had a plethora of world famous people who have

winning Stott’s Ford Building. Farther to the left is town hall, which was once a school and thrice a hotel before becoming local government offices. At the last stoplight, look left at the brick bookstore that is chock full of the local history of Tryon, in the form of books and collectible pamphlets and monographs.

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historic sites Tryon Theatre

Built in 1938, the Tryon Theatre has recently been renovated and reopened. The one-screen theater is located at 45 S. Trade St., and has regular movies Wednesday through Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. There is also a Tryon Film Society, with screenings on the second and fourth Monday and Tuesday of the month, featuring foreign and independent films. There is a balcony, and beer and wine is available for purchase.

The Lanier Library

Named for poet Sidney Lanier, whose last months were spent near Tryon, the first meeting of the club was held in 1889, with five ladies over tea. In 1890, the first books were available, with membership set at 60 cents per year. The library started in a church basement, then to a post office and a number of stores on Trade Street. In 1900, the ladies of the club established a traveling library, bringing books to communities by horse and buggy. In 1905, the Lanier Club was incorporated, and the named changed to the Lanier Library. The building lot was purchased, and construction began on the current building in December 1905. Men were allowed membership in 1930.

Morris the horse

Morris the horse is the town’s mascot, which sits in the literal center of town. The fifth-generation Tryon horse stands today, and is a jumbo version of one of the Tryon Toymakers and Woodcarvers toys.

Morris was first built by the Toymakers in 1928 for the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club. Although Morris never moves now, historically, schools were let out and stores closed for the horse show, and Morris was rolled down the road. The original Morris was destroyed by fire in the 1930s, and the next Morris was ravaged in 1946 when he was kidnapped. Morris got his name from a group of Tryon residents called the “Wilderness Gang,” who put holiday garlands and a rakish top hat on the statue every Christmas.

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lodging

REST AWHILE If you plan to stay longer than a day, you will need a place to stay. Below are suggestions that range from rustic to glam, from campgrounds and cabins, to lodges and bed and breakfast inns.

For other options, visit vrbo.com for homes available by the night, or for a longer stay.

Adawehi Wellness Retreat The Adawehi Campus is nestled on 125 acres of woodlands, where a balance of natural and manicured gardens shows off the diversity of nature. Over the years, Adawehi has grown to include 10 community houses, a healing center, conference center, three shops, health food store, exercise facility and a bed and breakfast.

93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus 828-894-5260 Blue Firefly Inn An incredible nutritious breakfast is provided with your room and private bath, as well as the option of a midday recovery meal. A clean, modern interior balanced with the historical integrity of this 1922 craftsman-style home provides comfort and character with plenty of elbow room. Maps, guided trips and support for all your mountain adventures are available — including a SAG wagon if you find yourself in a bind.

91 Greenville St., Saluda 828-808-4248 Butterfly Creek Inn Tucked between creek and woods is Butterfly Creek Inn. Enjoy the waterfall,

Orchard Inn

An elegant mountain retreat, Orchard Inn in Saluda is a historic bed and breakfast that features stunning mountain scenery, warm and welcoming staff, and the fine dining restaurant Newman’s.

100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda, 800-581-3800/828-749-5471, orchardinn.com creek, mountains, and experience extraordinary breakfasts, bedside treats, flowers and candlelight desserts.

780 Smith Dairy Road, Columbus 828-894-6393 Days Inn Columbus Located conveniently in Columbus at the exit off Interstate 26, the hotel features 59 rooms, outdoor pool, RV/bus parking, free breakfast

and wireless internet.

626 W. Mills St., Columbus 828-894-3303 End of the Road Cabin Rentals With six cabins to choose from, all with a queen size bed and micro loft that can accommodate a golfing buddy or your grandkids. Each cabin contains everything you will need for a comfy stay is available, including a

full kitchen and bath.

444 Delind Drive, Mill Spring GreenLife Inn at the Mimosa Historic bed and breakfast.

65 Mimosa Inn Drive, Tryon 828-436-0097

Melrose Inn Built in 1889, the historic Melrose Inn is friendly, comfortable and inspiring — and, right in the heart of Tryon, is in walking distance to restaurants, galleries, the movie theater and more.

55 Melrose Ave., Tryon 828-859-0234

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lodging Paradise Cozy Cabins Paradise Cozy Cabin Vacation Rentals are nestled quietly among foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Tryon, Mill Spring, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Park, offering comfortable lodging accommodations, mountain views and private nature settings. Located 3 miles from the Tryon International Equestrian Center and walking distance to Parker-Binns Vineyard Winery.

7505 Highway 108 E., Mill Spring, 828-894-5730 (daytime), 828-447-3370 (evening) Pine Crest Inn and Restaurant The 1906 Pine Crest Inn awaits you with its 33 affordable rooms, luxurious suites, intimate cottages, romantic cabins, award-winning restaurant and beautiful year-round flowering gardens.

85 Pine Crest Lane, Tryon 800-633-3001 Saluda Mountain Lodge The Saluda Mountain Lodge offers exceptionally clean, cozy and serene guest rooms surrounded by astonishing mountain splendor.

Perched atop the rim of the majestic Green River Gorge, the lodge offers stunning views of five mountain ranges, ever-changing watercolor sunsets and surreal star-gazing by the fire pit.

1793 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda 828-749-4951 Tryon Resort at Tryon International Equestrian Center Choose from a variety of lodging options in this incredibly beautiful equestrian center — all are within easy walking distance of restaurants, a general store and all the equestrian arenas and stables.

4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring 828-863-1000

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Oaks Bed and Breakfast

The Oaks Bed and Breakfast is a spectacular 1895 Queen Anne Victorian located in Saluda, featuring elegant fireplaces and chandeliers, an expansive wrap-around porch, five spacious and comfortable guest rooms, and a carriage house with a complete suite — all within an easy walk to town.

339 Greenville St., Saluda, 800-893-6091/828-749-2000, TheOaksBedAndBreakfast.com

Red Horse Inn

A stately bed and breakfast on 190 mountain-view acres, with six Victorian-style cottages in the middle of fox hunting country, the Red Horse Inn offers relaxing couples retreats and much more, including swimming and tennis, wedding facilities, and delicious breakfasts.

45 Winstons Chase Court, Landrum, 864-909-1575, TheRedHorseInn.com

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Reservations Recommended

CAMPGROUNDS Orchard Lake Campground Wooded campsites with fire rings for tents, full hook-ups for recreational vehicles and three A-frame cottages. Two private lakes for fishing (no license required), boating and swimming. Lots of games and amenities. For group gatherings, there is a recreation hall with a small kitchen and an event tent.

460 Orchard Lake Road, Saluda 828-749-3901 Silver Creek Campground Rent tubes, canoes and kayaks.

Also shuttle service to the Green River for drop-off and pickup. Paint ball, mini golf, swimming pool, fishing ponds, camp store and many more amenities. Four rustic sleeping cabins with fans, plus three

rental campers are available.

3111 Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring 800-510-1603 Wilderness Cove Campground Wilderness Cove offers wooded, primitive campsites and limited water/electric sites.

Each campsite has its own fire pit and many have its own picnic table. Also available are “sleeper cabins,” which are one-room units with beds and electricity. A bathhouse with showers is on the campground.

3772 Green River Cove Road, Saluda 828-749-9100

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ecause of the area’s moderate climate, there is an abundance of outdoor activities that provide year-round enjoyment.

Like to fish? There’s a river for that.

Want to swim in a cool mountain stream or river? You will not have to go far to find one.

Have little ones who would enjoy the swings or jungle gym?

We have several municipal parks and fields of play.

Want to experience the challenge of a new golf course? You can do several rounds at our local courses.

Whether you are a fitness fanatic who wants to hit the tough trails, or you just want to spend time in a slow-paced float down the river, we have it all, right here.

FISHING POLK COUNTY HATCHERY SUPPORTED TROUT WATERS: • North Pacolet River from Pacolet Falls to Highway 108 bridge • Fork Creek Church on SR 1100 to North Pacolet River • Big Fall Creek portion above water supply reservoir • Green River from the Henderson County line to mouth of Bright’s Creek • Little Cove Creek • Big Fall Creek (portion below water supply reservoir) • Cove Creek • Camp Creek (Henderson County line Green River) Laughter Pond Laughter Pond, located at the Polk County Recreation Complex in Mill Spring, provides public fishing and is stocked with catfish. There are no size restrictions on catfish, and the daily limit is six catfish per licensed person per day.

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North Carolina Wildlife Resources fish-stocking program as well as having bass. The muskies are raised at the Table Rock State Fish Hatchery and the juvenile fish are released into Lake Adger in October with an average size of 8 to 18 inches in length.

FISHING LICENSE AND SUPPLIES: North Carolina fishing regulations can be found online at ncwildlife.org or by consulting the Regulations Digest for North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping. The regulations digest and fishing licenses can be obtained locally at the following locations: Crossroads Outdoors Arledge Business Plaza, 82 Highway 9 N., Mill Spring 828-899-0333 MA Pace General Store 60 E. Main St., Saluda 828-749-2401 McGuinn’s Store 4884 Highway 9, Mill Spring 828-625-4755

Silver Creek Campground 3111 Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring 828-894-2331

PUBLIC SWIMMING The Foothills area is known for its mountains and rivers, but also has public swimming opportunities. The area is home to nearby lakes, the Green River, Pacolet River and a countyowned outdoor swimming pool.

Gibson Park Pool Public swimming pool. Fee for pool use. Annual pass available.

236 Park St., Columbus 828-894-2646 Harmon Field Beach Public river swimming and a public park with playgrounds 828-859-5784 Lake Adger The county-owned lake has public access to swimming, fishing and boating. The marina is located off Silver Creek Road in Mill Spring. There

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he Gorge — America’s steepest and fastest zip line canopy tour — offers a thrilling tree-based aerial adventure in Saluda. Begin your experience perched on the rim of the Green River Gorge and plunge into untouched wilderness.

Descend an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet in elevation zipping from tree-top to tree-top on 11 zip lines, traversing a sky-bridge, and descending three huge rappels, all through stunning old growth forest, overlooking 18,000 acres of protected Green River Game Lands.

are boat motor size restrictions. No waterskiing or jetskiing permitted. Kayaks and canoes, fishing, and pontoon boats are allowed.

KAYAKING, TUBING, CANOEING, ZIP LINING The Green River is home to the world class narrows race for championed kayakers, and is also known as a relaxing spot for tubing and canoeing. Several access points are available on class I though class V rapids.

Green River Cove There are two public access areas to the Green River, Fish Top and Big Rock, which offer kayaking, tubing, hiking and other activities.

Swimming is not allowed and is illegal (a misdemeanor) at any wildlife access area.

Green River Adventures Guided day trips are offered as well as classes for whitewater kayaking.

111 East Main St., Saluda 828-749-2800 Wilderness Cove Tubing and Campground River tube rentals available May through September with prices including shuttles to the campground. Open seven days a week.

3772 Green River Cove, Saluda 828-749-9100 Silver Creek Campground and Whitewater Outfitters Whitewater rafting, canoeing, tube rentals and paintball are available. The campground also offers fishing classes for campers, including instructions on fly-fishing, bait casters and knot tying.

3111 Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring 828-894-2331 Zip Line Adventures The Gorge offers a unique and thrilling treebased zip line canopy adventure in the famous Green River Gorge.

166 Honey Bee Drive, Saluda 828-749-2500

WALKING TRAILS & PLAYGROUNDS

Walking has tremendous health and mental benefits, and the Foothills area has plenty of spaces designated for walking and hiking at all levels. From paved walking tracks at schools to true hiking trails that are longer, and often hilly, Polk County and Landrum have many options for a leisurely walk, a mountainous hike or a playground to take children.

Adawehi Institute Adawehi’s hiking trails are an easy walk that meanders along White Oak Creek, past an abundance of native plants and the occasional wild turkey. There are two trailheads to start your 1.5-mile hike. Begin at the parking lot just below the Main Community Building or you can begin at the Adawehi parking lot off Smith Dairy Road. Trails are open every day during daylight hours.

93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus 828-894-5260 Green Creek Family Life Center Paved walking trail Green Creek Drive and Coxe Road, Green Creek Isothermal Community College Trail Primary access is from Polk County Public Library/Isothermal Community College parking lot.

1255 W. Mills St., Columbus Tom Raymond Fitness Trail Easy footpath features fitness stations as well as an attractive hardwood forest setting, primary access is from St. Luke’s Hospital back parking lot.

101 Hospital Drive, Columbus

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tearns Park, located in Columbus, includes a paved walking path loop and Stearns Gym with indoor recreational activities.

Located directly across the street from the historic courthouse and in the busy downtown of Columbus, it’s easy to access and enjoy an afternoon stroll.

Polk County High School track Regulation size paved oval running track 1681 N. Highway 108, Columbus Stearns Park Includes a paved walking path loop and Stearns Gym with indoor recreational activities East Mills Street/Highway 108, Columbus LANDRUM Blue Wall Passage of the Palmetto Trail Eastern and most northern section begins with Foothills Equestrian Nature Center trails, then connects with country roads and sidewalks through downtown Landrum and around Lake Lanier, continuing from Dug Hill Road to Vaughn’s Gap where it connects to the Poinsett Reservoir Passage.

Brookwood Park Half-mile paved walking path, some shaded, and a playground.

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loop trail to the Green River and a preserved mature forest. The trail is part of the route the Overmountain Men, a rag-tag group of area militia that chased down a British general during the Revolutionary War and won a pivotal battle at Kings Mountain.

County Line and Gray’s roads, Mill Spring Polk Central Elementary School Half-mile nature trail with educational markers.

2141 Highway 9 S., Mill Spring 828-894-8233 Polk County Middle School track Paved regulation sized oval outdoor track.

321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring 828-894-2215 Polk County Recreation Complex Includes paved walking path loop, baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic shelters, large playground and fishing pond access.

223 Wolverine Drive, Mill Spring 828-894-8199 Sunny View Elementary School Playground 86 Sunny View Road, Mill Spring

828-625-4530 SALUDA Bradley Nature Preserve Nine-plus-acre tract, shares trailhead with Lazy Girl Loop Trail at intersection of Esseola Drive and Substation (near Autumn Care).

Intersection of Esseola Drive and Substation Road Lazy Girl Loop Trail Accessible from Laurel Drive, easy 1-mile trail (one way), no dogs allowed.

Little Bradley Falls Trail Two-mile moderate out and back hike crosses and follows Big Cove Creek, leading to 40-foot Little Bradley Falls located in the Green River Game Lands.

Holbert Cove Road, Saluda McCreery Park A busy playground and park located in the heart of Saluda that features swings, slides and an obstacle course, as well as a covered picnic area and gazebo.

Intersection of Greenville and Maple streets, Saluda

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center.

Tryon Missing 40 Trace The 1-mile moderate to difficult loop starts at the convergence of Joles Creek and the North Pacolet River, it continues next to the river and features two unassisted river crossings in about ankle high water. White blazes mark the trail throughout. Trailhead is on Pearson’s Falls Road Pearson’s Falls Road, Saluda Norman Wilder Forest Managed by the Pacolet Area Conservancy, trails are located in 185 acres of mature third growth mixed hardwood on the slopes of Little Warrior Mountain. Trail has bridges, steps and loops. Plan on a 2 to 3-mile hike.

Highway176 between Tryon and Saluda Pearson’s Falls A 268-acre botanical preserve owned and maintained by the Tryon Garden Club, trail is ¼-mile walk to a 90-foot waterfall.

2720 Pearson’s Falls Road, Saluda, 828-749-3031 Saluda Elementary School playground and tennis courts 214 E. Main St., Saluda Trails of the Green River Game Lands The Green River Game Lands consist of 18,639 acres of wilderness, with nine named trails that have signs at each trail connection. Hunting is allowed in the Green River Game Lands and all information on seasons and regulations can be found at ncwildlife.org. The trails of the Game Lands are better suited to more experienced hikers.

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recreation FALL IN LOVE WITH NATURE

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earson’s Falls is a lovely escape at any time of year, but, during the summer, it is an especially beautiful destination. The hike from the parking lot is about a quarter mile, and is considered easy. Along the way, take in the autumn leaves and winding trail, all lovingly maintained by the Tryon Garden Club.

More details are online at PearsonsFalls.org.

TRYON Foothills Equestrian Nature Center Five miles of hiking and riding trails located on 390-acre tract; Wildwood Trail is 0.3 miles, paved and handicap accessible.

3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon 828-859-9021 Harmon Field Thirty-six acres containing paved walking path loop with a fitness course, paved oval walking track, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, picnic shelter and cabin, equestrian riding rings and stables.

117 Harmon Field Road, Tryon 828-859-5784 Vaughn Creek Greenway The Vaughn Creek Greenway features an easy walking trail of approximately ¾-mile along picturesque Vaughn Creek, which offers many woodland views and beautiful cascades, including Sillar’s Falls near the trailhead.

884 New Market Road, Tryon 828-859-5784

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Woodland Park Approximately 10 acres of natural park located just off Chestnut Street providing hiking trails through unspoiled forest.

262 Chestnut St.. Tryon

GOLF COURSES Meadowbrook Golf Club The 6,700-yard course rolls gently up hills and down through meadows with Henson and Davis Creeks, creating challenging holes on both nines. The golf course at Meadowbrook Golf Club is characterized by its tree-lined fairways and abundance of water. Both creeks and two ponds come into play on 10 holes. Stretching to just over 6,700 yards from the back tees (blue) and offering four tee boxes, Meadowbrook’s golf course is ready to test the skills of both young and old, as well as the novice and experienced golfer.

1211 Meadowbrook Road, Rutherfordton 828-863-2690

Red Fox Country Club A nationally recognized golf course, designed

by Ellis Maples. The full service pro shop is equipped with a full range of clothing, balls, caps, clubs and all other golfing needs.

Lessons are available from the teaching pro.

A large putting green and full driving range is also available. The golf course has been included three times by Golf Digest in the Top 100 in America. It is also rated in the Top 50 Courses in North Carolina and Top 50 Development Courses in the Southeast.

77 Club Road, Tryon 828-894-8251 Tryon Country Club The Ross-designed course is a nine-hole golf club where members walk or ride, play nine, 12 or 18 holes, and rarely wait for the tee. Do not let its size fool you — tests await at every turn. The Ross layout rewards well-struck shots on its Bermuda fairways, though the trademark bent-grass greens are wellbunkered and unforgiving to errant approach shots. A stream running through the property often comes into play.

393 Country Club Road, Tryon 828-859-9561

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eadowbrook Golf Club was built in 1963 and is located in the Green Creek area of Polk County. It has been family owned and operated by the Deck family since it opened. The course was designed by William B. Lewis, and has a full 18 hole layout, utilizing four sets of tee placements on each hole. The owner, William H. Deck, is the general manager and the top golf pro available by appointment.

Visit meadowbrookgolfclub.com for information on specials, to book online, and to see videos of the complete course.

PLAYGROUNDS Stearns Park Includes a paved walking path loop and Stearns Gym with indoor recreational activities East Mills Street/Highway 108, Columbus Brookwood Park Half mile paved walking path, some shaded, and a playground.

East Rutherford Street/Highway 14, Landrum McCreery Park A busy playground and park located in the heart of Saluda that features swings, slides and an obstacle course as well as a covered picnic area and gazebo Intersection of Greenville and Maple streets, Saluda Harmon Field Thirty-six acres containing paved walking path loop with a fitness course, paved oval walking track, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, picnic shelter and cabin, equestrian riding rings and stables.

117 Harmon Field Road, Tryon Saluda Elementary School playground

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Gazebo at Stearns Park in Columbus

Veterans Park in Columbus

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ant to eat out while you are visiting? The area has a wide variety of dining options available, from kid-friendly casual to reservations-required fine dining, from down home barbecue to spinach-stuffed poussin ballotine, with grilled baby artichoke, carrot puree, sugar snap peas, grilled carrot and porcini mushroom jus. Wow, that is a mouthful.

TRYON 10 N. Trade Cafe & Bakery 10 N. Trade St. 828-859-3010 Cafe Buck’s Pizza 30 N. Trade St. 828-859-0400 Pizza Caro-Mi Dining Room 3231 Highway 176 828-859-5200 Casual dining El Sureňo 1052 S. Trade St. 828-859-3075 Mexican Harper Eatery & Pub 10 Oak St. 828-440-1540 Casual dining Huckleberry’s 62 N. Trade St. 828-436-0025 Casual dining Lavender Bistro 82 N. Trade St. 828-440-1140 Bistro

Larkin’s Carolina Grill 115 W. Mills St. / 828-894-8800 / Casual dining

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McGourty’s Pub 74 N. Trade St. 828-859-2036 Pub

Mr. Juan’s Mexican Restaurant 526 S. Trade St. 828-859 – 6858 Mexican Nana’s Kitchen 354 S. Trade St. 828-859-0305 Casual dining Pine Crest Inn 85 Pinecrest Lane 828-859-9135 Fine dining Side Street Pizza 135 S. Trade St. 828-859-5325 Italian The Tryon Bottle 15 S. Trade St. 828-859-6473 Wine bar Tryon Coffee House Co-Op 62A N. Trade St. Coffeehouse

Wildflower Bakery & Café 173 E Main St. / 828-749-3356 / Cafe

MILL SPRING Tryon International Equestrian Center 4066 Pea Ridge Road • Blue Ginger Sushi & Noodles 828-863-1121 Asian • Campagna 828-863-1127 Italian • Legends Grille 828-863-1122 Fine dining • Mane St. Coffee 828-863-1000 Coffeehouse • Roger’s Diner 828-863-1113 Casual dining • Tryon Café

828-863-1000 Coffeehouse • Siesta Cantina 828-863-1000 Mexican Sunny Mountain 4891 Highway 9 N. 828-625-1313 Casual dining

SALUDA Green River BBQ 131 Highway 176 828-749-9892 Barbecue Purple Onion 16 Main St. 828-749-1179 Mediterranean

Saluda Grade Café 40 E. Main St. 828-749-5854 Cafe Ward’s Dairy Bar & Grill 24 Main St. 828-749-2321 Casual dining

828-749-5471 Fine dining Reservations required Green River Brew Depot 26 Church St. 828-808-2600 Pub

Wildflour Bakery & Café 173 E Main St. 828-749-3356 Cafe

Meanwhile, Back in Saluda 117 E. Main St. 828-749-9463 Farmers market, tasting room, grocery

Georgiana’s Java Joint 18 Church St. 828-388-3024 Coffeehouse

Subway 1484 Ozone Drive 828-749-3650 Sub sandwiches, salads

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Purple Onion 16 Main St., Saluda 828-749-1179 / Mediterranean

LANDRUM Bojangles’ 1742 Highway 14 864-457-2207 Fast food Burger King 1880 Highway 14 864-457-5449 Fast food China Café 1760 Highway 14 864-457-3835 Asian Dimitri’s Greek & Italian Restaurant 5600 Highway 14 864-468-4310 Italian The Drake House 511 N. Howard Ave. 864-457-2533 Casual dining El Chile Rojo 209 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-5977 Mexican The Hare & Hound 101 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-3232 Casual dining

Harvest House 22345 Asheville Highway 864-457-2823 Casual dining The Junction 5599 Highway 11 864-468-4675 Buffet Kent’s Restaurant & Ice Cream 328 S. Howard Ave. 864-457-2378 Fast food Pizza Hut 909 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-3851 Italian Stone Soup Market & Café 1522 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-5255 Casual dining Soulisa’s Dining 208 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-5318 Thai, Japanese Southern Delights & More 114 E. Rutherford St., Landrum 864-457-1181

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The Hare & Hound 101 E. Rutherford St., Landrum 864-457-3232 / Casual dining

Casual dining Southside Smokehouse 726 S. Howard Ave. 864-457-4581 Casual dining Twin Palmetto 1005 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-5008 Casual dining Subway 1772 Highway 14 864-457-7337 Fast food

COLUMBUS The Brick 214 E. Mills St. 828-894-2299 Italian Calvert’s Kitchen 306 E. Mills St. 828-864-0268 Casual dining Cocula Mexican Grill 338 W. Mills St. 828-894-2099 Mexican Martha’s Amish Bakery 6431 Highway 9 S. 828-894-9461 Bakery

Harvest House 22345 Asheville Highway, Landrum 864-457-2823 / Casual dining

Newman’s Restaurant at Orchard Inn 100 Orchard Inn Lane / 828-749-5471 Fine dining / Reservations required El Campesino 205 E. Mills St. 828-894-0541 Mexican

Waffle House Highway 108 West, 828-894-2311 Fast food

Giardini Trattoria 2411 Highway 108 828-894-0234 Italian

Wendy’s 255 W. Mills St. 828-894-5269 Fast food

Joy Wok II 155 W. Mills St. 828-894-5566 Asian

Southern Manners 192 E Mills St. 828-894-0406 Casual dining

KFC/Taco Bell 30 Shuford Road 828-894-2445 Fast food

Subway 250 W. Mills St. 828-894-3333 Fast food

Larkin’s Carolina Grill 115 W. Mills St. 828-894-8800 Casual dining

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McDonald’s 300 W. Mills St. 828-894-2827 Fast food Openroad Coffee 915 W Mills St. 828-894-2021 Coffeehouse Rural Seed 322 E. Mills St. 828-802-1097 Farm to table Wolverine Pizza 1550 Highway 108 W. 828-894-5252 Italian

Martha’s Amish Bakery 6431 Highway 9 S. / 828-894-9461 / Bakery

Broncos Mexican Restaurant 18155 Asheville Highway 864-468-4259 Mexican Buck ‘N Brew Coffee 18981 Asheville Highway 864-457-1515 Coffeehouse Dog House 605 N. Main St. 864-468-4458 Fast food The Dutch Plate Family Restaurant 206 S Main St. 864-468-4584 Casual dining TRYONDAILYBULLETIN.COM | 43

wineries

EXPERIENCE LOCAL WINES and meet their makers WINERIES Green Creek Winery Sip wine on the patio with vineyard and distant mountain views, or use as a locale for weddings, receptions, private parties, luncheons, dinners or business events.

413 Gilbert Road, Columbus 828-863-2182 Mountain Brook Vineyards At Mountain Brook Vineyards crafting fine wine is a labor of love. We take great care in nurturing our 7.5-acre vineyard. All of our wines are made of 100 percent North Carolina grapes, harvested by hand and aged in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. We keep our vintages small to focus on producing the highest quality wines.

731 Philips Dairy Road, Tryon 828-817-4376

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Overmountain Vineyards and Winery Nestled in the Tryon Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on over 10 acres of land, and a certified protected segment of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Overmountain Vineyards beckons you to come and enjoy an experience that is like no other.

2012 Sandy Plains Road, Tryon 828-863-0523 Parker-Binns Vineyard Come visit Parker-Binns Vineyard for a chance to savor some fine wines. Bob Binns and Karen Parker-Binns brought their passion for fine wines into the beautiful Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and established this wonderful vineyard on 35 acres of lush, sprawling countryside.

7382 E. Highway 108, Mill Spring 828-894-0154

Russian Chapel Hills Winery Sip wine on the patio with vineyard and distant mountain vistas. Great for weddings, receptions, private parties, business events or just a relaxing picnic lunch, this winery provides all the special treatment you need. It is nestled in the rolling hills of Green Creek, near horse country.

2662 Green Creek Drive, Columbus 828-817-7260

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o not laugh, but, the farmers markets in Polk County and Landrum are the place to see and be seen!

It is a social gathering spot, complete with music, crafts, produce, food and more. What more do you need?

Come as a stranger but leave as a friend. Plus, you will have some great, healthy, fresh and local food for your table.

FROM FARM TO TABLE Tryon Farmers Market Tryon has been voted one of the best places in America to raise a family, and the Tryon Market is the place to feed that family.

May through November Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

McCown Street Follow the Tryon Market on Facebook for up to date vendor and market news.

Get text updates about this market by texting “gro412” to 828-5481316.

Saluda Tailgate Market A bustling market located up the hill, this market features food vendors from our region selling some of the best tasting and healthiest produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and

more, around.

May through October Fridays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Off West Main Street Get text updates about this market by texting “gro237” to 828-5481316.

Columbus Farmers Market Join a plethora of vendors each Saturday for an amazing assortment of Polk County’s best homegrown produce, meat, cheese, eggs and more. See amazing arts, crafts and value-added products.

April through November Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Courthouse Street Follow the Columbus Market on Facebook for up

to date vendor and market news.

Get text updates about this market by texting “gro846” to 828-548-1316 Landrum Farmers Market Join a large group of vendors each Saturday morning for an amazing assortment of delicious homegrown produce, meat, honey, eggs and more. Coffee and biscuits are available, too, as you listen to local musicians.

May through October Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon On Trade Avenue on the grass beside the tracks from the depot to the East Rutherford Street intersection.

Green Creek Community Market Every third Saturday 7 a.m. to noon 828-863-2422 Green Creek Community Center

through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store also has a Tryon location, 835 N. Trade St. For more information, call Carol Lynn Jackson at 828-8172308.

Manna Cabanna Local Organic Market Looking for fresh, locally grown seasonal vegetables and herbs for your pantry?

You will love shopping on the shaded deck of this old train caboose in Saluda where you get to pick out your own selection of veggies while you enjoy the wonderful mountain breezes. Carrying local eggs, meats, cheeses, honey, jams, jellies and more. Open May through October, Wednesday

Beneficial Foods Organic Grocery This natural foods market carries a full array of healthy foods including fresh, organic produce, herbs and spices, jams, jellies, honey, baking goods, health and beauty products, nuts, grains, organic snack foods and environmentally friendly household cleaning products.

828-894-0737 93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus

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boutiques & shopping Yankee Peach Antiques & Collectibles 120 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-1567

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ne thing visitors will notice here in the Polk County and Landrum area is that we have numerous mom and pop establishments, from the corner hardware store in Landrum and the artisan market in Tryon, to the outdoor clothing gear store in Saluda and a quaint florist shop in Columbus.

You have to drive a ways (at least 30 minutes in any direction) to find a major shopping center or mall.

The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce regularly stresses the importance of buying local, and supporting the merchants and their families who live and work in the immediate area, not to mention our tax base right here at home. We have a diverse group of boutiques, and you are sure to find gifts to bring home from your travels, or maybe you will find something special for yourself.

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LANDRUM Covington & Co. Jewelry 210-A E. Rutherford St. 864-457-5854 Honey Child 214 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2428 Horse and Home 200 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2102 Imagination Station II 110 N. Trade Ave. 864-457-2005 Kenzie 118 E. Rutherford St. 828-817-9971 Lucy’s Boutique 1508 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-4445 PJ’s Fashions on Main 109 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-3360

Perry Ltd. 212 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-1250 Sissy Boutique and Gifts 210-B E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2425 Yankee Peach Antiques & Collectibles 120 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-1567

SALUDA Brass Latch 181 Main St. 828-749-4200 The Dressing Room, Etc. 137 E. Main St. 828-749-9555 Heartwood Gallery 21 E. Main St. 828-749-9365

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Historic Downtown Forest City features southern charm, modern boutiques, nostalgic antiques and “mom and pop” eateries. Round out your visit with attractions and events year round. Experience a classic small town with deep roots.

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boutiques & shopping Historic Thompson’s Store/ Ward’s Grill 24 Main St. 828-749-2321 Duck Alley Gift Shop 24 W. Main St. 828-749-3687

Historic Thompson’s Store/ Ward’s Grill 24 Main St., Saluda

Equitreasures 148 N. Trade St. 828-440-1444 Birdie’s Boutique 90 N. Trade St.

Random Arts & Apparel 481 Louisiana Ave. 828-749-1165

Vines of Tryon 112 N. Trade St. 828-859-7039

Salamander 7 W. Main St. 828-749-3466

Owen’s Pharmacy 38 N. Trade St. 828-859-9181

Saluda Outfitters 435 Main St. 828-848-4060

The Nest Artisan Market 13 S. Trade St. 404-319-1052

Sassafras 46 E. Main St. 828-749-2379

Blue Ridge Barkway Pet Salon & Boutique 10 Maple St. 828-440-1217

Scents of Saluda 141 E. Main St. 828-489-9168 Somewhere in Time 70 E. Main St. 828-749-1514 Sweet Earth Mountain 160 W. Main St. 828-794-3505

COLUMBUS Unique Boutique, Gift Shop and Book Nook at Adawehi 93 Adawehi Lane 828-894-5260 The Flower Cottage of Columbus 148 E. Mills St. 828-894-3989 Purrrfect Bark 155 W. Mills St., Suite 109 828-894-2444

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hether you are searching for heirloom artifacts, household items to recycle and repurpose, or quirky and offbeat objets d’art, this area has plenty of shops to choose from.

You could plan to make an entire day out of antiquing alone.

It is recommended that you bring a large enough car or truck to hold all your loot, because it is hard to resist all the choices.

TRYON Nancy Roth Antiques 838 N. Trade St. 828-859-6768 Tryon Antique Mall & Marketplace 1005 S. Trade St. 828-859-2756 Architectural Warehouse NC 151 Southern Mercerizing Road 828-859-2297 Dark Horse Antique Market 646 N. Trade St. 828-859-5634 HOOP’s Antiques & Vintage Collectibles 112 N. Trade St., Suite A 828-440-1440

Old Mill Market Square 151 Southern Mercerizing Road 828-859-5467

Brass Latch 181 E. Main St. 828-749-4200

The Frog & Swan Inc. 879 N. Trade St. 828-859-6757

Landrum Antiques & Furniture Company 221 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-4000

Whitney Antiques 120 N. Trade St. 828-859-9980 Lake Lanier Country Cottage 974 S. Trade St. 828-859-2004

SALUDA A Gardener’s Cottage 183 E. Main St. 828-749-4200

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Carolina Antiques & More 108 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-4444

antiques Savvy Scavengers Antique Mall and Marketplace 205 W. Rutherford St. 864-457-6710 savvyscavengersc.com Another Time Another Place 204 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2411 Expressions Unlimited Florist and Antiques 105 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-6694 Landrum Eclectics 601 W. Rutherford St. 864-457-2314 Lavender Sage 101 N. Howard Ave. 864-457-5451

Market Antiques Inc. 110 Thrift Circle 864-423-3385 My Favorite Shoppe 21919 Asheville Highway 864-230-8585 Rustiques 702 E. Rutherford St. 864-908-1739 Fox Hollow Antiques 112 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-3891 Memory Lane 110 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2190 Voyageur’s Antiques 22625 Asheville Highway 864-457-3955

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N

o matter your artistic passion, there is an outlet here in the Foothills for creativity and discovery, whether you put paint on canvas, forge metal in the fire, arrange prose on paper, put clay in the kiln, create other worlds on stage or send harmonies to the wind.

With art ranging from contemporary and modern, to eclectic or rustic, there is an artist, gallery, show, festival or event that will satisfy your artistic yearning.

THE ARTS SCENE ART GALLERIES SALUDA Heartwood Gallery 21 E. Main St. 828-749-9365 Random Arts & Apparel 481 Louisiana Ave. 828-749-1165 The Pottery 50 E. Main St. 828-683-8726

TRYON Upstairs Artspace 49 S Trade St. 828-859-2828 upstairsartspace.com Willis and Sellers Art Gallery 112 N. Trade St. 843-509-7665 Green River Frame Shop and Gallery 145 N. Trade St. 828-859-2255

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Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road 828-859-8323 Tryon Fine Arts Center Gallery I 34 Melrose Ave. 828-859-8322 Tryon Painters and Sculptors 78 N. Trade St. 828-859-0141 Little Mountain Pottery/Tyson Graham Pottery 6148 Peniel Road 828-864-8091

LANDRUM Edward J. Bednar Fine Art 221 E. Rutherford St. 704-807-4466 Millstone Gallery 110 N. Trade Ave. 864-457-2202

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DID YOU KNOW? PIECING IT TOGETHER The Landrum Quilters is an active group of 130 members who meet monthly in Campobello, South Carolina, to share artistic and sewing techniques, work on philanthropic projects, hold workshops and form lasting friendships.

Learn more at LandrumQuilters.com.

MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS/ PERFORMANCE VENUES Tryon Concert Association Performances are held at Tryon Fine Arts Center.

888-501-0297

TALENT ON STAGE Tryon’s Lanier Library, named after poet Sidney Lanier and founded by a pioneering group of civic-minded women in 1889, brings the best of literary arts to its thriving membership, including Literary Open Stage, an event where local writers and poets share their original works. The library also offers frequent book signings and author talks.

72 Chestnut St., Tryon 828-859-9535, lanierlib.org

Tryon Fine Arts Center World-class music performances, films and exhibits are held throughout the year on the Veh Stage, the Peterson Amphitheater, and in Gallery I. 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon 828-859-8322

THEATER Tryon Little Theater TLT stages four theatrical productions a year, plus special events and summer youth productions. Auditions are open to the public.

516 S. Trade St. 828-859-2466

Music in Landrum Performances are held at Landrum United Methodist Church.

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The new four-star hotel the Tryon International Equestrian Center is building in their new equestrian village will have this view of rings one through four for September’s World Equestrian Games. Photo courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center

The world comes to Tryon Foothills to host planet’s fourth-largest sporting event

By CATHERINE HUNTER

I

n September, hundreds of thousands will flock to Tryon for the largest sporting event in the U.S. and the fourth-largest in the world — but this is not the Super Bowl.

Instead of 250-pound linebackers tackling each other on the gridiron, 1,200 pound horses will soar over 5-foot fences or spin 360 degrees, then leap into a swift gallop.

The World Equestrian Games is the largest equestrian sport in the world, with more equine related events than the Olympics.

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Dressage enthusiasts will avidly watch each step of the graceful equine ballet, and hold their breaths as the horses perform the poetry of piaffes and pirouettes. Others will admire the grace and beauty of young athletes performing gymnastic tumbles and handstands on the top of a 17-hand cantering horse.

WEG was the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, who served as president of the Fédération Equestre Internationale from 1964 until 1986. Though Philip dreamed of bringing together all

equestrian

The George Morris arena is one of 12 arenas the Tryon International Equestrian Center will have available for the World Equestrian Games.

Photo courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center

the FEI sports into one location, it was actually his daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, who took over the office in 1986, who fulfilled his vision.

In 1990, top horses and riders from around the world gathered in Stockholm for the first World Equestrian Games.

The disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, endurance and vaulting were included in the first five WEG events. In 2010, the FEI added reining in 2002 and para-dressage. The only two FEI sports not included in WEG are tent pegging and horseball.

The 2018, the bid for WEG was originally awarded to Bromont, Canada — only the second time WEG has taken place in North America.

In July of 2016, the FEI announced that, because of financial issues, Canada was no longer an option, and reopened the bidding.

By December of 2016, the Tryon International Equestrian Center was the new site for the 2018 WEG. TIEC first broke ground in 2014, and held its grand opening featuring grand prix show jumping in

Mark Bellissimo, 55, is the founder, managing partner and largest shareholder of a series of equestrian-related entities, which are focused on creating sport, entertainment, lifestyle, and commerce centered around the love of horses.

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This current derby field at the Tryon International Equestrian Center will be moved to accommodate a new 20,000-seat arena for the World Equestrian Games. The derby field will be moved to the hill next to the new arena and will be regulation polo size. Photos courtesy of Tryon International Equestrian Center

June of 2015.

With less than 18 months to prepare, the organizers began work on venues for the largest equestrian event in the world.

TIEC currently has 1,200 stalls, which is plenty to accommodate the 900 or so horses that will be competing. To accommodate the anticipated 500,000 spectators, the facility is expanding the 200-foot-by400-foot indoor arena another 200-feet-by-950 feet for the vaulting and reining events.

Other expansions include a new Derby Field with a 20,000-seat venue, a hotel, a three-story VIP and media center, and a special viewing pavilion overlooking the Derby Field.

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While many horse experts and enthusiasts will avidly focus on each minute detail of the dressage tests, there are many other thrilling venues for those not so mesmerized by the details of equitation.

For those who simply enjoy watching beautiful horses or those who are drawn to the international flavor and grandeur of a world-wide sporting event, competitions such as the reining, the vaulting or the marathon driving pack plenty of thrills and edge-ofyour-seat excitement.

Whether a horse lover, a horse expert, or just looking for a taste of the world, WEG offers something for everyone. •

SCHEDULE of events for the World Equestrian Games

Tuesday

Sept. 11

Wednesday

Sept. 12

Opening Ceremony Evening

Endurance

Tuesday

Sept. 18

7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Team/individual competition

Reining

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m.

Team medals/individual qualifier

Dressage

Wednesday

Sept. 19

Sept. 13

Eventing

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Team/individual competition (dressage)

Thursday

Sept. 20

Dressage

Sept. 15

Friday

Sept. 21

Reining

6 to 8:15 p.m.

Individual medals

Sunday

Sept. 16

Eventing

3:15 to 5:45 p.m. —Team/individual medals (jumping)

Monday

Sept. 17

Off

Para-Dressage 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Team medals

Driving

Jumping

1:30 to 4:45 p.m.

Team medals

Saturday

Sept. 22

Para-Dressage

9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Individual freestyle medals

Driving

11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Team/individual competition (marathon)

Dressage

8:30 to 11:40 a.m. — Individual competition medals (grand prix freestyle)

Jumping

11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Team/individual competition (dressage)

Eventing

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Team/individual competition (cross-country)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Team competition

Noon to 8 p.m.

Pas de deux freestyle medals, squad freestyle (non-Nations Cup teams), individual technical

10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Individual competition medals (grand prix special)

Saturday

Para-Dressage

Vaulting

2 p.m.

Medals

Sept. 14

Vaulting

9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Team competition/individual qualifier

Endurance

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Team/individual competition (dressage)

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Individual medals

9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Team competition/individual round one

2 to 4:15 p.m.

Individual second qualifier

Eventing

Para-Dressage

Jumping

Reining

Friday

Vaulting

9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nations Cup team freestyle medals, individual and pas de deux freestyle

Dressage

8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Team medals/individual qualifier (grand prix)

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Individual medals 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Individual/squad compulsories

8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Team competition/individual qualifier (grand prix)

Thursday

Para-Dressage

Vaulting

Noon to 8 p.m.

Individual/squad medals

Sunday

Sept. 23

Driving

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Team/individual medals (cones)

Jumping

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Individual medals

Closing Ceremony

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events Tryon SEPT. 8 Sixth annual Saluda Play Day 10 a.m. to noon Saluda Elementary School 214 E. Main St., Saluda SEPT. 8 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 8 Snake program with Steve O’Neil 2 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon

SEPT. 28 Main Stage Series: Masters of Soul 8 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon

SEPTEMBER SEPT. 1 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 4 Blue Ridge String Quartet with Kymric Mahnke 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 4-9 Over the Top: a week of special programs to celebrate Tryon Fine Arts Center’s history Times vary Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon

SEPT. 5 Community Chorus 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 6 White Oak Art Reception 10 a.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 6 Live@Lanier with Lisa Patton 6 p.m.

Lanier Library 72 Chestnut St., Tryon SEPT. 6 An Evening in the Amphitheater 6:30 p.m.

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Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 7 Southern Highland Craft Guild Heritage Show 6 p.m.

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon SEPT. 7 Top of the Grade Music Concert 7 p.m.

McCreery Park Smith Drive, Saluda SEPT. 7 Jim Peterman Band 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave.,

SEPT. 8 Music at the Tracks — Rock and Roll Reunion 7 to 10 p.m.

Landrum Depot 211 S. 562, Landrum SEPT. 8 Hogback Mountain Day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

North Trade Avenue, downtown Landrum SEPT.8 Showtunes & Standards 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 9 Music in Landrum Filip Pogady, Violin with Fabio Parrini 3 p.m.

Landrum United Methodist Church

227 N. Howard Ave., Landrum SEPT. 11 - 23 World Equestrian Games 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd., Tryon SEPT. 13 Tryon Historical Museum Presentation Tryon Fire Department 5:30 p.m.

Tryon Historical Museum 26 Maple St., Tryon SEPT. 15 Community Garage Sale 8 a.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon SEPT. 15 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 15 Juried Open Show “For the Love of Horses” Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m.

Tryon Painters & Sculptors 78 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 15 Music at the Tracks — Jim Peterman Quartet 7 to 10 p.m.

Landrum Depot 211 S. 562, Landrum

SEPT. 16 Family Concert with Quatrophonics Saxophone Quartet 4 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon SEPT. 18 Live@Lanier with Catherine Hunter Noon Lanier Library 72 Chestnut St., Tryon SEPT. 20-23 & SEPT. 27-30 “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tryon Little Theater 516 S. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 21 Saluda Train Tales 7 p.m.

Saluda Historic Depot 32 W. Main St., Saluda SEPT. 22 Ache Around the Lake 8 a.m.

Lake Lanier SEPT. 22 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 22 Music at the Tracks — Silver Travis 7 to 10 p.m.

Landrum Depot 211 S. 562, Landrum

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events SEPTEMBER SEPT. 28 Art Trek 2018 Opening Reception 5 p.m.

Upstairs Artspace 49 S. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 28 Main Stage Series: Masters of Soul

8 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon SEPT. 28-30 Prepper Camp 2018, presented

by Secret Garden of

Survival 7 a.m. to noon Orchard Lake Campground 460 Orchard Lake Drive, Saluda SEPT. 29-30 Art Trek 2018 Sept. 29, 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m.; Sept. 30, noon to 5 p.m.

Upstairs Artspace 49 S.. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 29 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s

Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon SEPT. 30 Sunday Serenade 3 p.m.

Tryon Congregational Church 210 Melrose Ave.,

Tryon SEPT. 30 Songs of Passion, presented by AmiciMusic 4 to 6 p.m.

Orchard Inn 100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda

OCT. 31 Landrum Halloween Stroll 5 to 7 p.m.

Downtown Landrum

Various times and locations OCT. 20 Hincapie Gran Fondo Bike Ride 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Throughout the Foothills area

OCT. 12 Art Trek Closing Reception 6 to 7 p.m.

Upstairs Artspace 49 S. Trade St., Tryon

OCTOBER OCT. 4 Tryon Concert Association: Canadian Brass 8 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon OCT. 5 Tryon International Film Festival Kick Off 6 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center

34 Melrose Ave., Tryon OCT. 6 Celebrate Fall, FENCE Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon OCT. 6 Music at the Plaza Noon to 3 p.m.

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Huckleberry’s Restaurant/St. Luke’s Plaza 62 N. Trade St., Tryon OCT. 6 Columbus Heritage Fesitval 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Columbus Courthouse grounds OCT. 6-7 Tryon International Film Festival

OCT. 12 100% Local Time TBD Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon OCT. 13 Little Mountain Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Tyson Graham Pottery 6148 Peniel Road, Tryon OCT. 18 One Noble Journey:

A Box Marked Freedom Mike Wiley 7 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon OCT. 19 Saluda Train Tales 7 p.m.

Saluda Historic Depot 32 W. Main St., Saluda OCT. 20 Hincapie Gran Fondo Bike Ride 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Throughout the Foothills area OCT. 21 Family Concert with Free Wheelin’ Mamas 4 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian

Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon OCT. 26 Tryon Concert Association: TGIF 6 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon OCT. 31 Landrum Halloween Stroll 5 to 7 p.m.

Downtown Landrum OCT. 31 Tryon Halloween Stroll Time TBD Downtown Tryon

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events NOV. 2 Own Prowl with Aaron Steed 7 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon NOV. 2 Main Stage Series: Sierra Hull 8 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon NOV. 3 Tryon Beer Fest Noon to 5 p.m.

Downtown Tryon

NOVEMBER

NOV. 3 Tryon Beer Fest Noon to 5 p.m.

Downtown Tryon NOV. 3 2018 Green Race Time TBD Saluda

NOV. 8-11 AND NOV. 15-18 “Dancing at Lughnasa” Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tryon Little Theater 516 S. Trade St., Tryon NOV. 9-12 ESSFTA Dog Agility Program 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon NOV. 15 Tryon Concert Association: Juilliard String Quartet 8 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon

NOV. 16 Saluda Train Tales 7 p.m.

Saluda Historic Depot 32 W. Main St., Saluda NOV. 17 Two Comedy Legends: Michael Winslow & Pam Stone 7:30 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon NOV. 24 Oyster Roast 1 to 5 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon

DECEMBER DEC. 1 Tuba Christmas 1:30 p.m.

Polk County High School DEC. 6 Landrum Christmas Parade 6 p.m.

Downtown Landrum

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49 S. Trade St., Tryon DEC. 9 Community Chorus Christmas Concert 3 p.m.

Polk County High School

DEC. 7 Tryon Christmas Stroll Time TBD Downtown Tryon

DEC. 9 Family Concert with Blissing Trio 4 p.m.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon

DEC. 8 40th Anniversary Gala and Exhibition Time TBD Upstairs Artspace

DEC. 12 Tryon Christmas Parade 6 p.m.

Downtown Tryon

DEC. 14 Hometown Christmas — Open House and Music Time TBD Downtown Saluda DEC. 30 Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas 7 p.m.

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon

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