Isaiah Scipio, Mayor, Pickens, SC

09/21/2026

We as a community grieve over the loss of a young vibrant student, Cruz Evatt Ellenburg and I believe we all feel that he is gone too soon. I am praying for his family, his school family, his football family. and all of us in this community. When one hurts, we all feel the pain. One Pickens, One Love!

09/11/2026

🎸🔥 MARVIN KING REVUE is coming to the Pickens Amphitheater!

Get ready for a high-energy night of classic blues, guitar-driven rock, and powerful live music on Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 PM.

Led by veteran guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Marvin King—whose career includes recording contracts with Polydor Records and Capitol Nashville—the Marvin King Revue brings together an outstanding lineup of seasoned Upstate musicians for a show built for the stage.

Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends—and come hungry! Food trucks will be on site for an evening of great music, good food, and fun for the entire family.

📍 Pickens Amphitheater
114 W. Main Street, Pickens, SC 29671
🗓 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎟 Free admission

09/11/2026

Good Morning Pickens!

Need your morning coffee? Picking up fresh produce for dinner? Looking for local honey or a sweet treat? We’ve got you covered.

Start your day with your favorite drink from the Bee Well Honey Coffee Café, then stop by the Bee Well Honey Produce Market to browse fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, jams, baked goods, and plenty of other locally made favorites.

Whether you’re planning tonight’s meal or just stopping in to see what’s fresh, we’d love to see you!

📍 Bee Well Honey Coffee Café
205 Hampton Avenue • Pickens

📍 Bee Well Honey Produce Market
909 W. Main Street • Pickens

09/11/2026

💃🕺 Steppin’ In Pickens is back!

Join us for our second Steppin’ In Pickens Square Dance—an evening of music, dancing, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun for all ages.

Due to the large turnout at our first square dance, we will be holding this free event at the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site, with plenty of room to dance, visit, and enjoy an evening together.

Once again, we’ll have a live band and a caller to lead the dancing. Whether you are an experienced dancer or have never square danced before, come on out and join the fun!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a fun Pickens evening together!

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
📍 Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site
138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
⭐ Free event
🍔 Food & drinks available

09/11/2026

🎬 Rolling out the red carpet…
Monday: Marvel Monday (Superheroes vs. Villians)
Tuesday: Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler vs. Country Club)
Wednesday: Wicked (Hollywood vs. Broadway)
Thursday: Remember the Titans (Jersey Day)
Friday: USA Day (Red, White & Blue Day)

09/11/2026

Friday!!! Let there be songs that fill the air ✌️live music starting at lunch with Doug Hendricks and then it’s the with bluegrass all through the night service - plus Tolli is fixing up some Shrimp & Grits 😋

09/11/2026

🎄✨ Parade registration is now open for the 2026 Pickens Christmas Parade! ✨🎄

The City of Pickens invites businesses, churches, schools, civic organizations, performance groups, families, and community groups to join us on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

This year’s theme, An Appalachian Christmas, celebrates the warmth, traditions, music, craftsmanship, natural beauty, and community spirit of the Appalachian region we are proud to call home. Create an entry inspired by mountain Christmas traditions, handmade decorations, old-time music, evergreen forests, cozy gatherings, and the joy of Christmas in a small Appalachian town.

The registration deadline is Monday, November 23, 2026.

👉 Register your parade entry today:
https://visitpickens.org/parade/

Make plans to bring the whole family downtown for an evening of floats, marching bands, music, lights, Santa Claus, and hometown Christmas memories!

09/11/2026

Everyone is invited to attend the City Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 pm.

If you're unable to be there physically, the City of Pickens will stream the meeting live on our page.

Agenda Packet ==>https://cityofpickens.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/agenda-packet-for-091526-amended-agenda.pdf

06/21/2026