[ October 29, 2026 ] Costumes are encouraged and weekend plans are covered! Before you fall back and set your clocks back an hour this Saturday night for the end of Daylight Saving Time, get ready for a Halloween weekend packed with mischief and small-town charm in Pickens County. Whether you are heading out for festive thrills or relaxing with acoustic tunes, Visit Pickens has put together the ultimate guide to a weekend well spent.

Thursday, October 29
Kick off the Halloween festivities early on Thursday with free community events and local talent. At 4 pm, head to Downtown Jasper for the Stegall Alley Mural Ribbon Cutting. Keep the evening going at Talking Rock Brewery with a craft pint and great performances during Open Mic Night at 5 pm, or check out the Boo Fest at Kaleidoscope Trading Company at 6 pm.

Friday, October 30
Friday night brings community thrills and Friday night lights. Grab the family for the Trunk or Treat & Costume Party at Made With Love - Soulfood & More at 5 pm. Football fans will want to pack Dragon Stadium at 7:30 pm to cheer on the Dragons in the Varsity Football Game against Gilmer. For evening entertainment, gather your smartest friends for Hard Hitting Trivia at Talking Rock Brewery at 7 pm, or catch live music from All Talk at Rocco's Pub at 8 pm.

Saturday, October 31
Happy Halloween! Start the morning with fresh finds at the free Jasper Farmers Market at Lee Newton Park at 7:30 am. Talking Rock Brewery is hosting a massive Adults-Only Halloween with Brewman starting at 12 pm, featuring a Costume Contest at 2 pm, a Halloween Scavenger Hunt around Talking Rock at 3:30 pm, and live music by Anthony Hill at 4 pm. In Downtown Jasper, bring the kids for Trick or Treat on Main Street at 4 pm, followed by a free outdoor movie premiere of Hocus Pocus at Perrow Park for UNDERCOVER Under the Stars at 5:30 pm.

Sunday, November 1
Enjoy your extra hour of sleep from the time change and wind down the weekend with some relaxing Sunday plans. Check out the local goods at the Farmer's Market at Made With Love - Soulfood & More starting at 11 am. In the afternoon, grab a cozy spot and enjoy the crisp autumn air with a fantastic live acoustic performance from Seth Cronic at Talking Rock Brewery at 2 pm.

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