International Cherry Blossom Festival
March 15- 24 , 2024
Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as over 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory.
The 10-day festival is filled with exciting events, free nightly concerts and is wrapped up at a hot air balloon extravaganza!
Cherry Blossom Events
It's off to the races! Dashing dachshunds, bustling beds, or if speed isn't your thing, find your thrills at Carolyn Crayton Park with thrilling amusement rides and carnival games.
Here's a sneak peek at the 2024 International Cherry Blossom Festival:
| Opening Ceremony | 3/15/2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM |
| Cherry Blossom Ball | 3/15/2024 | 7:00 PM - 11 PM |
| The Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park | 3/15/2024 - 3/24/2024 | 10 AM - 10 PM |
| Wiener Dog Race | 3/16/2024 | 12 PM - 1 PM |
| Trash Can Trot | 3/16/2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM |
| Bed Race | 3/16/2024 | 2 PM - 3 PM |
| Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition | 3/16/2024 - 3/17/2024 | Saturday: 11 PM - 4 PM; Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM |
| Cherry Blossom Parade | 3/17/2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Third Street Park Festivities | 3/18/2024 - 3/22/2024 | 11:30 PM - 1 PM |
| Heroes Day | 3/18/2024 | 12 PM - 10 PM |
| Senior Day | 3/19/2024 | 12 PM - 10 PM |
| Food Truck Frenzy | 3/23/2024 - 3/24/2024 | Saturday: 10 PM - 7 PM; Sunday: 10 PM - 5 PM |
| Grand Finale | 3/24/2024 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
All this and more! Check out the full schedule of events for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival.
CHERRY BLOSSOM DRIVING TRAIL
During the festival, we recommend driving through the Cherry Blossom Trail at your own time and in the comfort of your own vehicle. Consider taking the scenic route!
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