[ April 02, 2026 ] Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Easter with your family? Pickens County offers a charming, laid-back setting filled with seasonal fun for all ages. From community egg hunts and local events to wide-open spaces perfect for exploring, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the holiday together in the beauty of North Georgia.

THIS WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHTS by VISIT PICKENS

Thursday, April 2
Start the holiday weekend early at Talking Rock Brewery! Their Open Mic Night with Rusted Melody kicks off at 5 pm, offering the perfect opportunity to relax in their unique rail-car atmosphere and enjoy fantastic local talent.

Friday, April 3
Reflect and connect with the community at Good Friday in the Park with Living Word Church at Lee Newton Park starting at 5 pm. Afterward, gather your smartest friends and head over to Talking Rock Brewery at 7 pm for their popular Hard Hitting Trivia to kick off your Friday night with some fun and friendly competition!

Saturday, April 4
Saturday is packed with family-friendly Easter excitement! Bring your baskets for the morning Egg Hunts at Shiloh Baptist Church (10 am) and Big Canoe Chapel (10:30 am). For the grown-ups, Fainting Goat Vineyards is hosting an Adult Easter Egg Hunt at 2 pm alongside live music. As the afternoon sets in, make your way back to Talking Rock Brewery to relax with Live Music by Jonathan Callicutt at 4 pm. If you're looking to keep the Saturday night energy going, the T James Band will be rocking the stage at Rocco's Pub at 8 PM.

Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday is the heart of the weekend, offering beautiful ways to celebrate and gather. Welcome the morning with inspiring Easter Sunrise Services at Cool Springs Baptist Church (6:30 am), Jasper Methodist Church (7 am), or the stunning Terraces Amphitheater at Big Canoe Chapel (7 am).

Following the morning services, enjoy fellowship at the Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast at The Church in Jasper (9 am), or treat your family to a delicious Easter Brunch at the Old Mulehouse at 10 am, followed by Mountain Gypsy Music at noon.

Spend your Easter afternoon soaking in the springtime weather! Talking Rock Brewery provides the perfect laid-back holiday soundtrack with live music from Kevin Caslow at 2 pm, or you can take in the mountain views with live tunes at Fainting Goat Vineyards at 1:30 pm.

This is just a glimpse of the fun waiting for you! For the full community calendar, to add your own event, or to find more travel inspiration, check out Visit Pickens and make the most of your weekend!

Photo by Barry Edleman at Gibbs Gardens