Festivals in Pickens, SC.
Music Festivals, Reenactment Events
Gaston Collard and Barbeque Festival
October 3, 2026
(803) 796-7725
Gaston Civic Center - Gaston, SC
A parade, games, live entertainment, crafters, vendors, and lots more!!! But best of all is our famous collards and barbeque plates for $13 (Collard greens, barbeque, black-eyed peas, cornbread, pound cake, and tea or lemonade). The kitchen will open around 11:30 a.m. No alcohol is allowed on the festival grounds. This is a clean family festival for all to enjoy!
Christmas Made in the South / Charleston
December 4 - 6, 2026
madeinthesouthshows.com
(704) 847-9480
Exchange Park - Ladson, SC
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Events in Pickens, SC — upcoming
September 2026 (dates not updated)
South Carolina State Old Time Fiddling Championship
Hagood Mill Historic Site, Pickens, SC
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
This South Carolina Music Festival will have crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include traditional arts demonstrations.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Pickens Azalea Festival
Main Street, Pickens, SC
Status: Updated 3/30/2026
This South Carolina Craft Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include amusement rides.
