Spend the Weekend Like a Local in Pickens County

Spend the Weekend Like a Local with Music, Markets & Mountain Views

Live music, local markets, mountain views, and small-town charm – weekends in Pickens County are best spent like a local. Slow down, explore downtown, and discover what makes the North Georgia mountains feel like home.

THURSDAY 5/14

4PM: Spring Cleaning Craft Supply Swap, Pickens County Library

5PM: Open Mic Night, Talking Rock Brewery

6:30PM: Heaven’s High Heels Women’s Forum, Grace Fellowship of North Georgia

7PM: Poker, Rocco’s Pub

FRIDAY 5/15

12PM: “Seoul Food: Exploring Korean Classics” with Chef Tony (ticketed), Woodbridge General Store

3PM: Mother’s Day Botox & Filler Party, Untamed Grace

6PM: Live Music: Whiskey Magnolia, Old Mulehouse

7PM: Hard Hitting Trivia, Talking Rock Brewery

7PM: Trivia, Pendley Creek Brewery

7:30PM: Smell of the Kill – A Dark Comedy (ticketed), Tater Patch Players Theater

8PM: Live Music: Evan Williams & The Chasers, Rocco’s Pub

SATURDAY 5/16

8AM: Jasper Farmers Market, Lee Newton Park

10AM: Model Railroads Open House, Tate Train Depot

10AM: Coffee with PACA Art Connection, Red Bean Craft Coffee

12PM: Grand Opening Party, Serenity Salon & Spa by Tobey

1:30PM: Live Music: Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Filmmaking In The Real World Workshop with Parker Stroop (ticketed), Pickens County Recreation Center

2PM: Live Music: Pat Coletta, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

3:45PM: Jasper Downtown Live, Downtown Jasper, GA

4PM: Live Music: Michael Richardson, Talking Rock Brewery

6PM: Live Music: Frankie Sparks, Old Mulehouse

7:30PM: Smell of the Kill – A Dark Comedy (ticketed), Tater Patch Players Theater

8PM: Live Music: One For The Road, Rocco’s Pub

8PM: Live Music: Parker Smith, Marble Hill Tavern

SUNDAY 5/17

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

12PM: Live Music: Loose Shoes, Old Mulehouse

1:30PM: Live Music: Double B Bar Band, Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Paint & Sip (ticketed), Fainting Goat Vineyards

2PM: Live Music: David Michael & Twisted Cypress, Rocco’s Pub

2PM: Live Music: Rusted Melody, Canoe Vineyard & Winery

2PM: Live Music: Gracie Tallant, Talking Rock Brewery

2PM: Smell of the Kill – A Dark Comedy (ticketed), Tater Patch Players Theater

4PM: Align & Celebrate: 6 Months Strong, Align and Shine Pilates Studio

AMERICA 250 CHALLENGE – 50 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