This Week in the North GA Mountains: Events, Music & More

15 Reasons to visit Pickens County, GA

The North Georgia Mountains are a favorite destination for outdoor lovers and weekend travelers alike. In Pickens County, you’ll find hiking trails, local events, and unique attractions happening throughout Jasper, Talking Rock, Marble Hill and Tate. Use this guide to plan your North Georgia Mountains weekend from Thursday through Sunday!

THURSDAY 1/15

4PM: Farm Bureau Storytime, Pickens County Library

5PM: Open Mic Night w/ Rusted Melody, Talking Rock Brewery

7PM: Poker, Rocco’s Pub

FRIDAY 1/16

7PM: Trivia, Pendley Creek Brewery

7PM: Hard Hitting Trivia, Talking Rock Brewery

8PM: Live Music: Crazy Heart, Rocco’s Pub

SATURDAY 1/17

10AM: Monthly Open House, Tate Depot Model Train Society

10AM: Breathwork Brunch (Ticketed), Kaluna Farm

11AM: Lovin Local w/ Borne Unique Jewelry & Bee Stills Farm, The Beauty Bar

1:30 PM: Live Music: Shani Hedden, Fainting Goat Vineyards

4PM: T(w)een Karaoke: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Pickens County Library

4PM: Live Music, Talking Rock Brewery

5:30PM: 5 Years of Beers, Pendley Creek Brewery

8PM: Live Music: Staggr, Rocco’s Pub

SUNDAY 1/18

1:30PM: Live Music: Scott Clayton, Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Moonlight Deer Paint & Sip (Ticketed), Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Live Music: Backbeat Brothers, Rocco’s Pub

AMERICA 250 CHALLENGE – 169 days remaining

Get your steps in this weekend! Honor America’s 250th by moving your body across Pickens County, GA – 250 miles for 250 Years!

To celebrate America 250, we’re challenging you to walk, run or cycle 250 miles before July 4, 2026. Every mile counts – trail runs, downtown evening walks, or your favorite back road!

Each participant will receive a Visit Pickens sticker