Macon turns pink
The Macon International Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing at Carolyn Crayton Park, drawing thousands for music, food and live entertainment as the city transforms into a sea of pink. (13wmaz.com) If you’re planning a southern spring trip, Macon’s festival weekend offers a heavy dose of local bites and performances alongside the blooms. (13wmaz.com)
The 44th International Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20–29, 2026 as a 10-day program across Macon. (cherryblossom.com) (41nbc.com) Organizers and statewide tourism listings cite more than 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees around Macon that form the backdrop for the festival’s events. (cherryblossom.com) (exploregeorgia.org) The entertainment hub at Carolyn Crayton Park is expected to host roughly 80,000 guests across the 10 days, according to event listings for the park footprint. (eventeny.com) Daily gate admission is $10 with children under 10 admitted free, unlimited amusement rides priced at $25 weekdays and $30 on weekend days, and designated specialty days offering free or discounted admission for military, seniors, state employees and college students. (13wmaz.com) Signature downtown events include the Cherry Blossom Parade on March 22 at 3:00 p.m., a Wiener Dog Race and Bed Race on March 21, and the Ultimate Air Dogs dock-diving competition across March 21–22. (visitmacon.org) (13wmaz.com) The nightly concert series at the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage features local and regional headliners including AJ the DJ (festival opener), Stacii Adams (March 21) and Great White Lion Snake (March 28), with all shows included with park admission. (visitmacon.org) (cherryblossom.com) Parking maps and free shuttles to Central City/Carolyn Crayton Park are posted online, with festival organizers advising use of downtown garages, marked off-site lots, and a clear bag policy for park entry. (visitmacon.org) (13wmaz.com)
