Arts/Crafts/Food

There are many arts and crafts booths on hand to display the works of local artisans. All Arts & Crafts are handmade, and there are a large variety of artists available, from wood workers, marble sculptors, handmade clothing, to homemade jams, jellies and nuts.  Also on hand will be food vendors serving up a delicious mixture of foods and sweet treats. For Applications to be a booth vendor Click Here

 

Main Street Parade
The Marble Festival Parade down Jasper's Main Street starts at 10:00 a.m. The parade starts with a beautiful opening statement courtesy of Polycor Georgia Marble and the roar of motorcycles.  Local businesses, civic organizations, ball teams and various children's groups work on their floats and routines for weeks prior to this festival opener.  Click Here for more information about the Parade

Live Music and Entertainment

A wide variety of local and regional acts and bands will be on hand to entertain you at the park pavilion beginning after the parade on Saturday and afternoon on Sunday. Those interested in performing should submit a demo CD to the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce. 

Children’s Area

A special area will be set aside for children’s entertainment. Attractions last year included a petting zoo, rock wall, obstacle course, giant slide, trackless train, Car Racing, and free arts and crafts by the staff of the Pickens County Public Library. Children will have much to do and the Festival experience will be a favorite memory. If you are interested in having a booth in the Children's Area Click Here

Juried Fine Arts Competition

The Chamber of Commerce Community Room will play host to the 29th Annual Georgia Marble Festival Fine Arts Competition. The competition includes marble sculpture, three-dimensional arts, two-dimensional arts and photography. This competition draws the finest artists throughout the region. Cash Awards of Excellence totaling over $5,000 will be given for the Jury's top three selections in each category, plus an award for Best of Show. Part of the fine arts competition is a Sponsors/Artists Reception at which the winners  are announced.  This year, the Reception will be held on Thursday evening, October 1st.  The reception is by invitation only and is always a great evening - make a donation to the Marble Festival Fine Arts and you too can get one of those invitations! Click Here For Information on the Fine Arts Competition

Car Show

Corinth Baptist Church is sponsoring a Classic Car Show which will be held at Lawson Chevrolet on Saturday.  The show has been missed for the past few years, and the Chamber of Commerce is glad to bring the car show back to the festivities.  Free shuttle transportation is provided from the Festival Grounds to the event site. 

Main Street Mania

Knowpickens.com and the City of Jasper sponsor a street dance on Saturday night.  The fun begins at 7:00pm in front of the marble courthouse on Main Street.  This event is free, so bring your lawn chairs and get ready to dance!

 

Miss Georgia Marble Beauty Pageant 

In the weeks before the Festival,  a beauty pageant is held which recognizes a bevy of beauties from the cradle right up to Ms Georgia Marble.  Participants are from new born - 21 years of age.  There are nine different age divisions, each of which will have a Queen and 2 alternates chosen.  There is also a Miss Photogenic category awarded in each division, and an overall winner is awarded in the 3 - 9, and age 10 - 21 categories.  For more information and pageant applications, please visit the following web-site: 

www.bethanysalemfd.org/pageant.html. 

5K Run/Walk Road Race

The weekend activities begin early Saturday morning with a 5K Road Race and a 1 mile Fun Run.  The Road Race is sponsored by the Jasper United Methodist Women. Proceeds go to fund the ministries of the Dorcas Circle. Call (706) 253-2100 or visit the church’s web-site for more details and entry forms (www.jasperumc.org) or Click Here. 

 

Mark the dates on your calendar NOW and begin inviting friends to attend. Hotel accommodations go quickly, so visit the Chamber web-site for information on where to stay during your visit.  For information on any or all the activities listed above, please visit the Chamber of Commerce office at 500 Stegall Drive in Jasper, call (706) 692-5600, email gamarblefestival@pickenschamber.