[ September 24, 2026 ] With ArtWalk on the calendar, this is the kind of weekend to slow down, stroll a little longer, and see what catches your eye. Whether you are looking for free community events, local shopping, or a relaxing afternoon of acoustic tunes, Visit Pickens has put together the perfect weekend guide.

Thursday, September 24
Start your weekend early on Thursday by enjoying some relaxing community events and local talent. Kick things off at Cairn View Winery to learn how to play Canasta at 3 pm, or stretch out the stress of the workweek with Yoga with Karen at the Pickens County Recreation Department at 5:30 pm. For a fantastic evening out, head over to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm to enjoy a craft pint and listen to some great performances during their Open Mic Night.

Friday, September 25
Friday brings beautiful mountain sunsets and an array of incredible evening entertainment. Get a jump on the day with BINGO with Friends at the Pickens County Library at 10 am. As evening sets in, enjoy stunning mountain views at Fainting Goat Vineyards with a Sunset Concert starting at 5:30 pm and a ticketed Sunset Supper at 6 pm. Keep the night going by gathering your smartest friends for Trivia at Talking Rock Brewery at 7 pm. For a night full of laughs, secure your tickets for the hilarious comedy "'Til Beth Do Us Part" playing at the Tater Patch Players Theater at 7:30 pm..

Saturday, September 26
Saturday is packed with vibrant markets, community events, and a massive lineup of live entertainment. Start your morning right by picking up fresh produce and artisan goods at the free Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park at 7:30 am. In the afternoon, downtown Jasper comes alive with ArtWalk Jasper starting at 2 pm, where you can stroll Main Street to see incredible visual art and enjoy live entertainment. Later, grab a cold drink and catch live music from Rusted Melody at Talking Rock Brewery at 4 pm. Theatergoers can catch the 7:30 pm showing of "'Til Beth Do Us Part" at the Tater Patch Players Theater, or you can wrap up your night with an electrifying performance by Caleb Wilkie & The Privateers at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Sunday, September 27
Wind down your weekend with artisan shopping, community theater, and relaxing afternoon tunes. Browse unique handcrafted goods at the free Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market in downtown Talking Rock starting at 12 pm. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the mountain air with a fantastic live performance from Andy Thacker at Talking Rock Brewery at 2 pm, alongside relaxing acoustic sets at local venues like Cairn View Winery and Fainting Goat Vineyards. You can also catch the perfect Sunday matinee performance of "'Til Beth Do Us Part" at the Tater Patch Players Theater at 2 pm.

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