Welcome, we’re glad you’re here!

Meet us on the 2ND Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall at 95 Walker Street in Columbus!

Looking for something to do? We’ve got it.

Please celebrate with us at these annual events.

Take a walking tour of our historic downtown.

Learn more about what to see and do when you visit here.

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Postpone: To OCTOBER 4, 2025


Wood Carvers, Whittlers, & Wood Crafters Festival

Join us for the Wood Carvers, Whittlers, & Wood Crafters Festival!


| Rain Date: October 4, 2025
Held in the heart of downtown Columbus, NC, this family-friendly event brings together a wide variety of local and regional wood carvers, whittlers, turners, and crafters for a full day of demonstrations, exhibits, and handmade items for sale. The festival takes place on the historic courthouse lawn alongside the Columbus Farmers Market, with local restaurants just steps away. Don’t miss this unique celebration of craftsmanship in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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Easter Egg Hunt 

Brought to you by Columbus Fire Department. We will update you once the fire department has updated us.

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“Columbus Proud”
Litter Awareness Month
April 2025

April is National Litter Awareness Month, which means that it’s officially time for spring cleaning to begin. Discover Columbus is planning a month-long event to help bring attention to the “dirty” topic of litter.

Columbus Proud is designed to raise awareness about litter while helping people in the community get their neighborhoods and public areas squared away after a long winter. This month-long event will begin the weekend of April, Saturday, April 12, 2025.

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The Town of Columbus was formed in 1855 as the County of Polk officially became a part of North Carolina.  The Town itself was officially incorporated on February 2, 1 857. See more of our interesting history tid-bits here.

1926 Ad for Columbus
View of the back of the courthouse from across the Veteran’s Park fountain. Photo courtesy of Sunshine S.
Cycle NC Mountain Ride Rest Stop
Polk County Public Library