[ October 22, 2026 ] Following massive recent community celebrations like the Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival and Jasper Downtown Live, this weekend in Pickens County shifts focus to homecoming sports, seasonal Halloween events, and local fundraisers. Whether visitors are looking for free community markets, spooky thrills, or relaxing acoustic tunes, Visit Pickens has put together a fantastic guide to local happenings. Explore what is happening from Thursday through Sunday and find a few reasons to stay awhile.

Thursday, October 22
Kick off the weekend early this Thursday with a mix of local sports, great talent, and seasonal thrills. Head over to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm to enjoy a craft pint and Open Mic Night. At 5:30 pm, the community will gather to cheer on the local athletes at the Varsity Girls Flag Football Game at Dragon Stadium. For a perfectly festive evening, stop by Woodbridge Tavern at 6 pm for the free Spooky Storytelling & Author Talk featuring Odessa Blaine.

Friday, October 23
Friday brings homecoming excitement and spooky mountain evenings. Start the night at Fainting Goat Vineyards with Spooky Cocktails and the Hearth & Harmony concert featuring Reid Stevens at 5:30 pm. Football fans will pack Dragon Stadium at 7:30 pm for the Varsity Homecoming Game, while thrill-seekers can brave the Haunted Hills Farm Trail & Hayride starting at 7:30 pm. Wrap up the Friday festivities with rockin' live music from Donny Hammonds at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Saturday, October 24
Saturday is packed with unique community events, starting bright and early at 7:30 am with fresh local goods at the free Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park. Get into the seasonal spirit with the Halloween Brunch featuring KPOP Demon Hunters at Old Mulehouse at 11 am, or enjoy Music in the Alley with Rusted Melody in Downtown Jasper at 2 pm. In the afternoon, catch Jordan Denton performing live at Talking Rock Brewery at 4 pm. Evening highlights include the Night of Fire fundraiser for the Pickens County Veterans Hall at 4 pm and the action-packed Georgia Premier Wrestling event at Perrow Park at 5 pm.

Sunday, October 25
Wind down the weekend with relaxing artisan activities and fantastic acoustic melodies. Start the day getting crafty at the Crochet with Margaret event at Northside Curiosity at 11 am. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the crisp mountain air with a live performance from the Mountain City Mavericks at Talking Rock Brewery at 2 pm. Visitors can also find relaxing afternoon acoustic sets at local venues like Cairn View Winery, Canoe Vineyard & Winery, and Old Mulehouse to finish out a great weekend.

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!