October 21, 2023 - October 22, 2023 9:00 AM –5:00 PM
Overview
29th Annual Heritage Days Festival ♢ October 21 & 22, 2023
Heritage Days Festival is held the third full weekend in October and is the year's highlight in Talking Rock. On October 21st - 22nd, vendors from around the state join with shop owners from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a festival that includes food, fun, and music.
Our little town will be filled with booths featuring various arts, crafts, and antiques during the twenty-ninth Annual Heritage Days Festival. There will be activities for the young and young-at-heart, great music, and delicious food. You can take the kids to the free bounce houses, face painting, rock painting craft area, or relax in the park along the banks of Talking Rock Creek.
This year will include Rubber Duck races in Talking Rock Creek. Proceeds will be donated to local charities, Pickens Animal Rescue and The Pregnancy Center.
Admission and parking are free!
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Oct. 21
8:30 – 10:00 Shani Palmer
9:00 - 9:30 Opening Ceremony/Pickens County American Legion Post 149
10:30 - 12:15 Rusted Melody (acoustic indie folk duo)
12:45 - 3:45 Loose Shoes Band (blues and rock 'n' roll)
3:30 - 4:00 Rubber Duck Race for Charity
4:00 - 8:00 The Shetlands (vocal harmonies rooted in old-time bluegrass and country)
Sunday, Oct. 22
8:30 - 9:00 non-denominational prayer service led by Max Caylor, coffee, and sweet rolls
9:00 - 12:00 The Roosters (R&B, classic rock, and blues)
12:30 - 2:30 The Orange Walls (harmonica-driven rock, country, and blues)
3:00 - 3:30 Rubber Duck Races for Charity
2:45 - 5:00 Patton Childers Band (classic rock, southern rock, country)