[ October 02, 2025 ] It's finally here! This weekend, October 4-5, 2025, Pickens County throws its biggest celebration of the year: the 43rd Annual Georgia Marble Festival!
Come celebrate the region's rich heritage as the "Marble Capital of Georgia" with two days packed with thrilling events, delicious festival food, fantastic live entertainment, unique arts and crafts, and a free Kids Zone for fun for all ages at Lee Newton Park.
The festival is more than just marble - it's a full-on community bash! You can grab a ticket for a rare tour of the world-famous marble quarries, or check out live marble sculpting and chainsaw carving demonstrations.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, October 4th
8 AM: 5K Road Race
9 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run
10 AM: Festival Opens & Parade
All Day: Arts & Crafts Vendors, Delicious Festival Food, Free Kids Zone
Music Lineup:
11 AM: Southern Style Sweethearts
12 PM: CJ Prather
1 PM: Caleb Wilkie & The Privateers
2 PM: Emma Long
4:30 PM: East Bound & Down
Sunday, October 5th
10 AM: Festival Opens
All Day: Arts & Crafts Vendors, Live Demonstrations, Free Kids Zone
Music Lineup:
10:30 AM: Mountain Gypsy Music
12 PM: Sy Chadwick
1 PM: Capital City Cloggers
1:30 PM: Jenna Brooke Howell
2:30 PM: Kenny Whitmire & Band
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Location: Lee Newton Park, Jasper, GA.
Admission: Adults are just $5.00, while children (5 & under) are FREE. Veterans, seniors, and older children (6-12) are $3.00.
Quarry Tours: Tour tickets are $20 (includes festival entry).
Parking: Free parking is available at Chattahoochee Technical College and Ingles Market with free shuttles running to and from the festival grounds.
Please note: This is a rain or shine event. No smoking or pets are allowed at the festival.
Visit Georgia Marble Festival for more information!