[ July 23, 2026 ] Pickens County is filled with the kind of mountain experiences you will want to build your weekend plans around. Visit Pickens has put together a curated guide featuring local live music, outdoor markets, free community events, and family gatherings across North Georgia. Here is a look at what is happening across the county this weekend.

THIS WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHTS by VISIT PICKENS

Thursday, July 23
Kick off the weekend early this Thursday with plenty of free, family-friendly options and local talent. Families can drop by the Pickens County Library at 4 pm for Farm Bureau Storytime, while fitness enthusiasts can stretch out during Hips & Hamstrings Yoga with Karen at the Pickens County Recreation Department at 5:30 pm. Later in the evening, head over to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm for Open Mic Night to enjoy great local craft beer and acoustic performances.

Friday, July 24
Friday is packed with budget-friendly community fun and evening entertainment. Start the day with free events at the Pickens County Library, including BINGO with Friends at 10 am and Plants & Paints at 2:30 pm. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy outdoor vineyard concerts, Food Truck Friday at Cairn View Winery starting at 6 pm, or live music from Eastbound & Down at Old Mulehouse at 6 pm.

Saturday, July 25
Saturday brings a vibrant mix of morning markets, live music, and evening comedy. Wake up early for fresh local produce and artisan goods at the Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park starting at 7:30 am, or browse the free Christmas in July Outside Vendor Market at Kaleidoscope Trading Company at 10 am. In the afternoon, catch Matt Chastain playing live at Talking Rock Brewery at 4 pm. For evening entertainment, grab tickets for the hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show with Zeke Powerz at Tater Patch Players Theater at 7:30 pm, or rock out with Outside the Perimeter performing live at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Sunday, July 26
Wind down your weekend with a relaxing afternoon of craft shopping, community music, and family fun. Stroll through the free Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market in downtown Talking Rock starting at 12 pm. Afternoon music fills the county at 2 pm, featuring Connor Priest live at Talking Rock Brewery alongside acoustic sets across area vineyards. Cap off your Sunday with the free Slugs & Bugs Family Concert at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 5 pm.

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