[ September 10, 2026 ]

THIS WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHTS BY VISIT PICKENS
There is a hint of fall in the air, and the weekend calendar is filling up right along with it. Spend the next few days enjoying live music, browsing local markets, and discovering what is happening across Pickens County. Whether you are looking for free community events or a relaxing afternoon of acoustic tunes, Visit Pickens has put together the perfect weekend guide.

Thursday, September 10
Kick off the weekend early this Thursday with free community entertainment and local shopping. Start your afternoon at 4 pm with the Italian Sip & Shop at Feather + Stone Lifestyle Boutique, or stretch out with Yoga with Karen at the Pickens County Recreation Department at 5:30 pm. For a great evening out, head to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm for Open Mic Night to enjoy a craft pint and fantastic local talent.

Friday, September 11
Friday brings a crisp mountain breeze and a packed schedule of free events and live tunes. Spend your morning exploring the Antique & Engine Show at Lee Newton Park starting at 8 am, or head to Kaluna Farm Retreat at 11 am to learn essential outdoor skills. As the evening sets in, enjoy free live music at Old Mulehouse and Cairn View Winery at 6 pm. Grab your smartest friends for Hard Hitting Trivia at Talking Rock Brewery at 7 pm, and cap off your night with live music at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Saturday, September 12
Saturday is full of fall flavor, starting bright and early at 7:30 am with fresh local goods at the free Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park. You can also catch the second day of the Antique & Engine Show right in the park at 8 am. In the afternoon, grab a cold drink and catch live music from Saburban Hot Pockets at Talking Rock Brewery at 4 pm. As the sun goes down, stick around downtown Jasper for the free Autumn Nights Under Hometown Lights event at 5 pm, or check out the Trunks & Treasure Ladies' Night at Kaleidoscope Trading Company at 6 pm.

Sunday, September13
Wind down your weekend on Sunday with relaxing local shopping and acoustic melodies. Stroll through downtown to browse the unique vendors at the free Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market starting at 12 pm. Spend your afternoon enjoying the mountain air with a fantastic live performance by Jonathan Callicut at Talking Rock Brewery at 2 pm, alongside beautiful scenery and relaxing tunes at local vineyards.

Get Ready for the Georgia Marble Festival!
Mark your calendars for October 3-4, 2026! Celebrate Pickens County's rich heritage as the "Marble Capital of Georgia" at the annual Georgia Marble Festival. Discover what is beneath the surface with an exclusive quarry tour, giving visitors a rare chance to explore the world-famous marble quarries up close. From arts and crafts vendors to delicious food, live entertainment, and family fun, this is a fall tradition in the North Georgia mountains you will not want to miss.

Ready for the complete schedule, times, and venue details? Discover the full calendar shared by Visit Pickens and plan your perfect weekend at Visit Pickens!