When the azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina the little town celebrates! For over 40 years friends and family come back home for one of the largest family reunions in the Southeast, the Pickens Azalea Festival. Join with us for our two day event each year on the last weekend in April. The weekend's events begin with our annual cruise-in at 6 PM on Friday and continue Saturday as we welcome local artisan & crafters to the streets! Come join in the family fun and enjoy tastes from across the Southeast and musicians from across the nation. At the Pickens Azalea Festival we are always trying to provide more fun for the entire family!

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies (Pickens County Courthouse)
Welcome - Mayor Isiah Scipio
Opening Remarks
National Anthem – Billy Gibson

11:00 AM Pet Pageant

11:00 AM All Entries for Pie Baking Competition due at tent by Amphitheatre stage

12:00 PM Husband Calling Competition

1:00 PM Announcement for Pie Baking Contest Winner

1:15 PM-2 PM Chris Vita

2:15 PM- 3 PM Trey Duncan

3:30 PM- 4:45 PM Leah Searight Band with Mark Herndon from Alabama

5:30 PM -7:30 PM Benton Blount

8:30 PM -10:30 PM Ryan Perry