Soup Bean Festival Returns November 7 to Support the VFW

Spend a fall Saturday celebrating Jasper’s history and supporting our community at the Soup Bean & First Mountain Days History Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The supplied event flyer lists noon to 8 p.m. Eastern, with activities along Main Street, Stegall Alley and Perrow Park. Look for a soup bean cook-off, Old Jail tours, music, art and vendors. Proceeds from festival events benefit the VFW and Jasper Downtown Development Authority.

See event details and add it to your calendar · Open or download the original flyer

A celebration with a local purpose

This year’s celebration includes the second annual soup bean cook-off, with live music at Perrow Park and downtown vendors, according to Visit Pickens. Admission is listed as free; food and individual activity prices have not been confirmed.

The festival continues a meaningful connection with local veterans. Following the 2025 Soup Bean Festival, the DDA presented a $600 donation to VFW Post 12239, according to the Pickens Progress.

Get involved

Interested in competing or participating? The flyer directs participants to Carly Glaze at cglaze@jasper-ga.us. Follow @DowntownJasperGA on Facebook for organizer updates.

Before you go

Hours here follow the supplied flyer: noon–8 p.m. Eastern. Visit Pickens lists noon–8:30 p.m. in its September 21 listing and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. in an earlier listing. Check with the organizer for the latest schedule.