[ May 07, 2026 ] Turn Mother's Day into a full weekend experience in Pickens County, with local favorites, beautiful views, and plenty of ways to slow down and reconnect!

THIS WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHTS by VISIT PICKENS

Thursday, May 7
Start the Mother's Day celebrations early! Head over to Downtown Jasper for the Bubbles and Blooms Sip & Shop at 5 pm, or check out Cinco De Mama Ladies Night at The Beauty Bar. For your evening entertainment, make your way to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm for their Open Mic Night - a fantastic spot to grab a local craft brew and enjoy homegrown talent!

Friday, May 8
Friday evening is all about fun and theater. Bring your smartest friends to Talking Rock Brewery for their famous Hard Hitting Trivia at 7 pm. Afterward, grab tickets for the Tater Patch Players performance of "Smell of the Kill - A Dark Comedy" at 7:30 pm. If you are looking for outdoor thrills, you can also check out the ticketed Jasper Pro Rodeo starting at 8 pm!

Saturday, May 9
Saturday is packed with community favorites! Start your morning at the Jasper Farmers Market at 7:30 am (the first 75 Moms will receive a free Purple Heart plant). Treat Mom to special daytime events like the Truffle & Wine Pairing at Fainting Goat Vineyards or the Vendor Event at Cairn View Winery. In the afternoon, relax at Talking Rock Brewery with live music from Suburban Hot Pockets at 4 pm. For your evening plans, catch another showing of "Smell of the Kill" by the Tater Patch Players at 7:30 pm, or rock out with The Fuze at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Sunday, May 10
Make Mother's Day unforgettable with a relaxed Sunday in the mountains. Browse the Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market at 12 pm, or enjoy afternoon tunes and wine pairings at Fainting Goat Vineyards and Canoe Vineyard & Winery. Keep the great vibes flowing at Talking Rock Brewery with live music by Brandon Stone at 2 pm, or catch the Sunday matinee of "Smell of the Kill" at the Tater Patch Players Theater at 2 pm.

There is so much more to explore this weekend! For the full community calendar, check out Visit Pickens and make the most of your weekend!