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PICKENS FESTIVALS

2017 JeepFest

alling all mud-boggin’, four
wheel drivin’, Jeep-hair-
don’t-care kind of people.
The 2017 JeepFest is coming
C again this fall, and we’re
inviting you to the joy ride.
JeepFest, which began in 2011 as the
Jeep Jam, is an annual festival sponsored
and staffed by the Pickens County Sheriff’s
Department. From humble beginnings as a
one-day ride in 2011, the JeepFest has grown
significantly over the past six years, and the
event now spans over a three-day weekend and
attracts more than 2,000 Jeeps from across the
country to this Jeep Nation event.
JeepFest will be September 1-3, 2017, and
Georgia’s Marble Festival will host events including a night ride, trail
rides throughout the weekend, a Show n’
Shine event, concert, obstacle course, Sunday
cruise, and more. Jeep-owners who register
to participate in the event will have access to
f Michelangelo had ever gotten granite sculpting demonstrations, and more. adrenaline-coursing trails that are not open to
the chance to visit Pickens County, The festival will kick off with a 5K road race public wheeling any other time.
he would have thought it a and 1-mile fun run, followed by a parade, the
sculptor’s paradise. Georgia Marble Beauty Pageant, and other fun For Jeep-owners who want to participate
I Home to Georgia (white) and Etowah events throughout the weekend. in the courses and rides, registration is $75.
Spectators are welcome to join in the fun,
(pink) marble, Pickens County has been The festival offers a blast from the past of concert, and community spirit for free. All
mining marble since the 1830s. Although proceeds profit several charities for children
mining is not the main industry in the area any the mining world as marble quarries are open throughout the region including Georgia
longer, residents still gather to celebrate their to the public for tours, an event that only Sheriff’s Youth Homes, the Joy House, Special
gleaming history every autumn as if the date occurs once a year at the festival. Olympics for Pickens County, the Boys and
was carved in – you guessed it – marble. For more information about the Marble Girls Club, the Jasper Youth Sports Association,
Festival and ticket prices, contact:
Held the first full weekend in October, and many others.
the annual Marble Festival will take place Pickens County Chamber of Commerce If you’re a Jeep-enthusiast and your
October 7-8 in 2017, and will celebrate Pickens • 500 Stegall Dr., Jasper, GA enthusiasm has labeled you the “black jeep of
County’s history with live music, local arts and (706) 692-5600 the family,” come and join in for some mud-
covered memories.
crafts vendors, delicious food, live marble and www.georgiamarblefestival.com
For more information or to register for
JeepFest, visit www.sheriffsjeepfest.com.
FESTIV ALS Georgia Antique Engine Show
Fourth of July Festival The second weekend in September every
year at Lee Newton Park in Jasper, the Georgia
This celebration offers a parade, music, Antique Engine Club holds its annual Farm
carnival rides, and a fireworks extravaganza in Days of Yesteryear Antique Engine Show. See
Jasper at Lee Newton Memorial Park. many tractors and pieces of farm equipment
from the past. For more information, contact
Heritage Days Festival (678) 925-0815.
Talking Rock is the place to be during the
third weekend of October every year for the Jasper Merchants Association Night
of Lights Celebration and Parade
Heritage Days Festival, treating visitors to arts,
Bring the whole family out on the first
crafts, and antiques, bluegrass and Southern Saturday in December for the Jasper Merchants
gospel music and good food. For more Association Night of Lights Celebration
information, contact: and Parade. Get photos made with Santa,
• Town of Talking Rock enjoy crafts and games, and the Christmas
(706) 253-5515 marketplace of food and retail vendors.
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