Polk County Farms

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

✨Meet Oliver Lloyd of Master Pieces Studio!

🪵Oliver creates and sells handcrafted intarsia woodcrafts. These art pieces are beautiful and one-of-a-kind, made through a woodworking technique where different woods are cut, shaped, and fitted together like a puzzle to create texture, depth, and detail. Every color you see is the wood’s own, no paint, no stain, just the grain of the natural wood.

🙌Master Pieces Studio began with Oliver’s sister and brother-in-law, who built the business from the ground up. Oliver is now stepping in to carry their vision forward, and joining the Farmers Market felt like the natural next chapter in sharing this craftsmanship with the community.

🧩Each piece reflects slow, hands-on work and a deep appreciation for traditional woodworking. From the careful selection of woods to the final fitted design, intarsia turns natural materials into art you can display and treasure.

🤩Stop by Master Pieces Studio to see Oliver’s work in person, learn more about the intarsia process, and find a handcrafted piece that speaks to you. He participates in both our sisters markets in Saluda and Columbus as well as pop up markets around Polk County.

✨Columbus Farmers Market
🌱Saturdays | 9AM - 12PM
📍Courthouse St.

✨Saluda Tailgate Market
🌱Fridays | 4PM - 6PM
📍214 E. Main St. Saluda

For more information, you can visit: MasterPiecesStudio.com

10/10/2026

Mark your calendars for the 41st annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference, taking place Oct. 30th - Nov. 1st in Winston-Salem! 📅

Come together with farmers across our state, as well as other agriculture industry professionals, to learn all about advancing local, sustainable, and organic agriculture. Learn more, and register today, at the link below!

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/def73b28-6d10-40ae-be27-2573f7a6063f/summary

10/10/2026

We are excited to partner with 16 other wineries to showcase the flavors of WESTERN North Carolina on November 6th from 6-8pm

10/09/2026

🌧 The Columbus Farmers Market is cancelled tomorrow, Saturday October 19th, due to RAIN.

😎 Instead come out tonight, Friday October 9th, to Saluda Tailgate Market Fridays 4-6 May - Oct. to see our vendors, pick up local produce, and find other handmade goods!

✨ Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

10/08/2026

🍁Fall produce is here! is growing a new staff favorite for the first time this season, introducing the Candy Roaster. If it's new to you too, we recommend trying it and have included two recipes here.

🍂Reminder: Throughout October, stop by the Saluda Tailgate Market or the Columbus Farmers Market with used books to swap for something new to enjoy.

🎃Because fall is made for books, cozy nooks, and market days!

📅Remaining Saluda Tailgate Market dates:
✨October 9th
✨October 16th
✨October 23rd

10/06/2026

✨ Meet Paula Alexander, the maker behind Gigi’s!

💎 Paula started her business three years ago, inspired by her daughter and granddaughter’s creative ideas. Today, those family connections continue to inspire her handmade creations!

💖 Her granddaughter, Scarlet, loves dreaming up bracelets and accessories for friends and teammates. Her latest idea? Hair charms that spiral around a strand of hair for a fun touch of sparkle!

🪡 From jewelry, keychains, and lanyards to hair accessories, festive wreaths, and light-up bottles, Paula makes a little something for everyone. Her selection changes with the seasons and holidays, so there’s always something new to discover.

🎀 Paula also puts her creativity to work supporting Scarlet’s school, often donating handmade gifts for school events—including this fall’s festival. Those requests keep her hands busy and her work connected to the people she loves!

🎁 Stop by to find a gift for yourself or someone special. Custom orders are welcome!

📍 Find Paula and Gigi’s at the Columbus Farmers Market and pop-up markets throughout Polk County. Connect with Paula between market days: [email protected]

😄Come meet Paula, see her handmade creations, and find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!
✨Columbus Farmers Market
🌱Saturdays | 9AM - 12AM
📍Courthouse St.

10/03/2026

🎃Columbus Farmer Market in October! We are here every Saturday this month (except on Halloween) | 9AM -12PM

🍯Our vendors are offering locally produced fruits, veggies, meat, and honey. We also have homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, freeze dried products, and more. And don't forget to see what artisan crafts our makers are bringing!

📖We are doing an October Book Swap. Bring a book, take a book! You may also just find something new or you can bring a pile of books you are ready to part with.