[ April 16, 2026 ] If your ideal weekend includes a little adventure and a lot of wandering, you'll find your pace in Pickens County, GA. Spend your mornings on the trail, your afternoons at a vineyard, and your evenings discovering small-town charm - all within reach in the North Georgia Mountains.

THIS WEEKEND'S HIGHLIGHTS by VISIT PICKENS

Thursday, April 16
Start your weekend on Thursday at 4 pm with Farm Bureau Storytime at the Pickens County Library. Afterward, head to Talking Rock Brewery at 5 pm for their Open Mic Night with Rusted Melody - a great way to enjoy local talent and a craft brew in a unique setting.

Friday, April 17
Kick off Friday afternoon with Plants and Paints at the Library at 2:30 pm or catch live music from Mark Miller at Old Mulehouse at 3 pm. Friday night is all about friendly competition! Make your way to Talking Rock Brewery at 7 pm for their Hard Hitting Trivia.

Saturday, April 18
Saturday is packed with community events! Start your morning at the Jasper Farmers Market at 8 am, or check out the Tate Block Party at 11 am and Bark in the Park at 1 pm. In the afternoon, anchor your day at Talking Rock Brewery with live music from Brett Cantrell at 4 pm. There are also plenty of daytime tunes to enjoy at Fainting Goat Vineyards, Canoe Vineyard, and Old Mulehouse. For your late-night entertainment, Rocco's Pub features live music by David Micheal & Twisted Cypress at 8 pm.

Sunday, April 19
Wind down on Sunday with local shopping at the Talking Rock Mountain Makers Market starting at 12 pm. Then, spend a perfect Sunday afternoon at Talking Rock Brewery enjoying live music from Adam Postel at 2 pm. You can also catch afternoon music at Fainting Goat Vineyards, Canoe Vineyard, and Old Mulehouse, or attend the Daddy Daughter Date Night at 5 pm.

Want to see everything happening in our mountains?
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!

Photo: Riggin Farm