Kick Off Summer in Pickens County

Long Weekends Look Better in the Mountains

There’s a reason people head north for Memorial Day weekend. In Pickens County, summer begins with scenic drives, waterfall hikes, patio dinners, and time spent outdoors without feeling rushed. It’s a refreshing way to start the season.

THURSDAY 5/21

5PM: Open Mic Night, Talking Rock Brewery

5PM: May Writers Meeting with Sassafras Literary, Pickens County Library

7PM: Poker, Rocco’s Pub

 

FRIDAY 5/22

9AM: U-Pick Strawberries, Bella Orchards

10AM: Bingo with Friends, Pickens County Library

11:30AM: Old Pickens County Jail Tours

2:30PM: Plants and Paints, Pickens County Library

5:30PM: Sunset Concert: Teddy Baker, Fainting Goat Vineyards

6PM: Live Music: East Bound and Down, Old Mulehouse

6PM: Food Truck Friday Anniversary Celebration, Cairn View Winery 

6:30PM: Stars & Stripes Bingo, Fainting Goat Vineyards

7PM: Hard Hitting Trivia, Talking Rock Brewery

7PM: Trivia, Pendley Creek Brewery

8PM: Live Music: The Band Waleska, Rocco’s Pub

 

SATURDAY 5/23

8AM: Jasper Farmers Market, Lee Newton Park

10AM: Pop Up Market, Endless Hunt

11:30AM: Old Pickens County Jail Tours 

1:30PM: Live Music: Jake Douglas, Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Live Music: Shani Palmer, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

4PM: Live Music: Rusted Melody, Talking Rock Brewery

6PM: Live Music: Matthew Grant, Old Mulehouse

7PM: First Concert of the Season: The Invaders (ticketed), The Terraces of Big Canoe Chapel

8PM: Live Music: Rival, Rocco’s Pub

8PM: Live Music: Jesse David, Marble Hill Tavern 

 

SUNDAY 5/24

12PM: Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market, Downtown Talking Rock

12PM: Live Music: Shani Palmer, Old Mulehouse

1:30PM: Live Music: Barry Fleming, Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Live Music: Direwolf, Rocco’s Pub

2PM: Live Music: Tim O’Donovan, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

2PM: Live Music: Jonathan Callicut, Talking Rock Brewery

 

AMERICA 250 CHALLENGE  – 43 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
?‍➡️The first 5 participants to complete the challenge will win a limited-edition America 250 t-shirt
Follow along & share your progress with #Pickens250
However you move, you’re part of the story!
  • Burnt Mountain Preserve
  • Jasper City Park
  • Roper Park
  • Eagles Rest
  • Talking Rock Nature Park
  • Downtown Jasper – Main Street
  • & More!

 

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