Explore Pickens, SC, 222 W Main Street, Pickens, SC (2024)

11/25/2024

🎄✨ Calling all festive spirits! 🌟 Join us in spreading holiday cheer at the Pickens Christmas Parade on December 6, 2024!

🎅🤶 We're on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to make this event merry and bright. 🎁✨

If you're ready to be part of the festive magic, sign up now and let's make this parade unforgettable! 🚗🎉

Signup Here ➡️ https://visitpickens.org/pickens-christmas-parade-volunteer-signup/

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11/22/2024

🎄🎉 The most wonderful time of the year is HERE in Pickens! 🎉🎄

Get ready to kick off the Christmas season in style! Join us November 29 at the Pickens Doodle Park Pavilion for a Holiday Market from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm — perfect for holiday shopping and festive treats! 🎁 And don’t forget Pictures with Santa from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm! 🎅✨

🌟 Then, be there at 6:00 pm for the magical Christmas Tree Lighting — it's going to be amazing! 🌟

The holiday fun continues with the Pickens Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 pm on Main Street! This year’s theme is "Santa's Workshop" 🧸🎄. Come see Santa, dazzling lights, and all the holiday cheer you could dream of!

🎄 Holiday Market Vendor Applications are NOW OPEN! If you want to be a part of this heartwarming and festive tradition while shopping local, visit our website at https://loom.ly/loQfDXs to sign up and be a part of the magic.

🎄 Applications are NOW OPEN for parade entries! If you want to be a part of this heartwarming and festive tradition, visit our website at https://loom.ly/6ZFCa9Q to sign up and be a part of the magic. ✍️🎈

🎄 Parade Vendor Applications are NOW OPEN! If you want to be a part of this heartwarming and festive tradition, visit our website at https://loom.ly/GQyVLSA to sign up and be a part of the magic.

Mark your calendars, grab your loved ones, and let’s make this a holiday season to remember! ❤️

11/18/2024

Join us as we light up the town and officially usher in the holiday season with our dazzling Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and Doodle Holiday Market. And, have your picture taken with Santa – FREE.🌲✨

🗓️ November 29, 2024
🕕 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 409 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC

11/03/2024

🎄Get Ready for a Magical Journey into the heart of the North Pole! 🕰️🎄

Mark your calendars because the City of Pickens is thrilled to announce the 2024 Pickens Christmas Parade! 🎅🚗🎁

📅 Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Main Street, Pickens

This year's theme is "Santa's Workshop" – a magical journey into the heart of the North Pole. 🎅✨

Get ready to be enchanted by floats showcasing scenes from Santa's busy workshop, where elves are hard at work crafting toys, reindeer are preparing for their big night, and Santa's sleigh is loaded with gifts, ready for its flight around the world. Each float will offer a unique glimpse of the Christmas magic we all love! 🎁🛷✨

🎄 Applications are NOW OPEN for parade entries! If you want to be a part of this heartwarming and festive tradition, visit our website at https://visitpickens.org/parade to sign up and be a part of the magic. ✍️🎈

🎄 Parade Vendor Applications are NOW OPEN! If you want to be a part of this heartwarming and festive tradition, visit our website at https://visitpickens.org/pickens-christmas-parade-vendor-application to sign up and be a part of the magic. ✍️🎈

Gather your family and friends, dust off your time-traveling goggles, and come celebrate the spirit of the season with us at the Pickens Christmas Parade. 🎉🎊✨

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and surprises! 🎁🎉🌟

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11/02/2024

Today - The Second Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival is happening on November 1st-2nd, 2024 at the Pickens Amphitheater!

This two-day event celebrates the unique Appalachian heritage in Northern Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina. 🏞️

Join us Friday evening for a magical night of bluegrass in the amphitheater, and gear up for a Saturday packed with music, artisan vendors, and delicious food. 🎶🎨🍔

🎶🎸🤠 Band Lineup:
Friday, November 1st

🎶 Bluegrass & Company - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
🎶 The Well Drinkers - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, November 2nd

🎶 Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMS) - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
🎶 The Clemson Bluegrass Ensemble - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🎶 The Wilder Flower Music - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
🎶 Spare Parts Bluegrass Band - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate our rich Appalachian culture! See you there! 🌟

11/01/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival's Appalachian-Inspired Homemade Contest! 🎉

🏆 Show off your best homemade creations in one—or all—of these categories! There's no limit to how many items you can enter, and you're welcome to compete in multiple categories:

🥒 Pickled/Canned Goods
🍞 Sourdough Bread
🍰 Pound Cake

Important Details: 📅 Entries must be brought on Saturday, November 2. ⏰ Check-in begins at 11:00 AM at the registration table in front of the Pickens Amphitheater entrance.

Each entry should include a 3"x5" card with:

Entry Category
Item Name
Your Name & Phone Number

🏅 Winners will be announced on the Amphitheater stage at 5:30 PM.

Bring your family recipes and Appalachian spirit! 🏞️

11/01/2024

The Second Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival is happening on November 1st-2nd, 2024 at the Pickens Amphitheater!

This two-day event celebrates the unique Appalachian heritage in Northern Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina. 🏞️

Join us Friday evening for a magical night of bluegrass in the amphitheater, and gear up for a Saturday packed with music, artisan vendors, and delicious food. 🎶🎨🍔

🎶🎸🤠 Band Lineup:
Friday, November 1st

🎶 Bluegrass & Company - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
🎶 The Well Drinkers - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, November 2nd

🎶 Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMS) - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
🎶 The Clemson Bluegrass Ensemble - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🎶 The Wilder Flower Music - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
🎶 Spare Parts Bluegrass Band - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate our rich Appalachian culture! See you there! 🌟

10/31/2024

Tonight- Join us for our Annual Trick-or-Treating event on Main Street – it’s going to be a scream! 🕸️🍬

📅 Date: October 31, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Ann Street to Catherine Street, Main Street, Pickens

10/30/2024

🚧 Main Street Closure Alert for the 2nd Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival! 🚧

Heads up, Pickens! On Saturday, November 2, Main Street between Anne St. and Catherine St. will be closed from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm to make way for festival vendors and spectators. Join us downtown to celebrate Appalachian culture with crafts, food, music, and more! 🎶🪕

More Information About the Festival ==> https://loom.ly/ZK63JTE

Please plan accordingly, and thank you for helping us make this event a success!

10/30/2024

The Second Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival is happening on November 1st-2nd, 2024 at the Pickens Amphitheater!

This two-day event celebrates the unique Appalachian heritage in Northern Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina. 🏞️

Join us Friday evening for a magical night of bluegrass in the amphitheater, and gear up for a Saturday packed with music, artisan vendors, and delicious food. 🎶🎨🍔

🎶🎸🤠 Band Lineup:
Friday, November 1st

🎶 Bluegrass & Company - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
🎶 The Well Drinkers - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, November 2nd

🎶 Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMS) - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
🎶 The Clemson Bluegrass Ensemble - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🎶 The Wilder Flower Music - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
🎶 Spare Parts Band - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate our rich Appalachian culture! See you there! 🌟

10/28/2024

Join us for our Annual Trick-or-Treating event on Main Street – it’s going to be a scream! 🕸️🍬

📅 Date: October 31, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Ann Street to Catherine Street, Main Street, Pickens

Calling all local businesses! 🏪👻 We want YOU to be part of the magic. Here’s how:

1️⃣ Candy Stations in Front of Your Business: If your business is on Main Street between Ann Street and Catherine Street, set up a candy station in front of your place. It’s a fang-tastic opportunity to show off your business and mingle with our awesome community.

2️⃣ Table Setup in the Center of Main Street: Don’t worry if your business isn’t in that specific block. You can still join in the fun by setting up a table in the middle of Main Street. Let’s keep the Halloween spirit alive together!Your involvement is invaluable and contributes to the success of this cherished community event.

📣 Please email our Event Coordinator at [email protected] if you will participate; Name of your business, address, phone, and if you will be needing a space in the center of West Main Street or if you will be in front of your business.

This event is all about community, promoting your business, and making cherished memories. 🤗

10/26/2024

🎶 **Live Music in Pickens!** 🎶

TONIGHT - The City of Pickens is excited to welcome **Luke Deuce** to the Pickens Amphitheater on **October 26 at 7 PM** for a free concert!

🎸 Luke Deuce has been captivating audiences with his old country soul for as long as anyone can remember. A multi-talented musician, Luke plays guitar, fiddle, bass, and mandolin, with influences ranging from Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Buck Owens to the newer sounds of Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, and Chris Stapleton. Offstage, he's mild-mannered and shy, but once he’s performing, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a time when life moved slower and music filled the airwaves.

✨ **What to Expect:**
- **Free entry**—no tickets required!
- **Food trucks and beverages** available for purchase.
- A family-friendly atmosphere—bring your blankets and chairs for a great evening in the heart of our community.

Don’t miss this awesome night of live music! See you at the Pickens Amphitheater on October 26!

10/25/2024

🎶 **Live Music in Pickens!** 🎶

TOMORROW- The City of Pickens is excited to welcome **Luke Deuce** to the Pickens Amphitheater on **October 26 at 7 PM** for a free concert!

🎸 Luke Deuce has been captivating audiences with his old country soul for as long as anyone can remember. A multi-talented musician, Luke plays guitar, fiddle, bass, and mandolin, with influences ranging from Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Buck Owens to the newer sounds of Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, and Chris Stapleton. Offstage, he's mild-mannered and shy, but once he’s performing, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a time when life moved slower and music filled the airwaves.

✨ **What to Expect:**
- **Free entry**—no tickets required!
- **Food trucks and beverages** available for purchase.
- A family-friendly atmosphere—bring your blankets and chairs for a great evening in the heart of our community.

Don’t miss this awesome night of live music! See you at the Pickens Amphitheater on October 26!

10/24/2024

The Second Annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival is happening on November 1st-2nd, 2024 at the Pickens Amphitheater!

This two-day event celebrates the unique Appalachian heritage in Northern Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina. 🏞️

Join us Friday evening for a magical night of bluegrass in the amphitheater, and gear up for a Saturday packed with music, artisan vendors, and delicious food. 🎶🎨🍔

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate our rich Appalachian culture! See you there! 🌟