Saluda NC's Seventh Annual Arts and Music Festival will ne held next Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:am to 5:00pm. It will be all along Main Street, in the little town that time literally forgot. This is the most unique artist community and the town is small and friendly. The stores downtown are very ecclectic and you will have some rare finds coming to Saluda. And did I mention the food is fantastic? There are several great places to eat, so just show up and waunder around. This year is the first juried art show, so the artwork you will be seeing should be top notch. Enjoy the King Pup Radio Show with Phil and Gaye Johnson, a radio show performing from the Pavilion at McCreery Park starting at 12pm. Bring your kids and visit the Childrens Tent, so that they can create their own art. ... 05/10/2010

Saturday, July 5th, will be the 45th Annual Coon Dog Day Festival in Saluda, NC. This is a great time to get out with man's best friend to meet and visit with your neighbors. The Saluda Fire Department will be serving a breakfast to the festival's attendees, watch the parade that takes place around 11am, dogs get to compete in various contests at the Saluda Elementary School after 1pm and the festival concludes with a street dance for everyone from 8pm to midnight, with live music happening all throughout the day. Bring your dog, bring your family and bring your sense of fun to Saluda's Coon Dog Day festival. You won't be disappointed! 06/26/2008

The small town of Saluda sits at the top of the Saluda Grade amongst gorgeous natural scenery that offers a welcome retreat from the quick-paced lifestyle of the big city. The city goes out of its way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for local artisans. That's why so many art galleries dot the landscape. Theater and music are also mainstays in the local art scene. With places like the Flat Rock Playhouse, Tosh's Whistle Stop Cafe and the Purple Onion, anyone can take a moment to enjoy fine performances from local actors and musicians. The cozy environment that Saluda provides encourages couples to stay and raise their families here. If you want to raise your family outside the hectic rat race of a big city, or if you just feel the need to get away, Saluda real estate is a great ... 06/19/2008