June marks the beginning of African American Music Appreciation month, originally proclaimed Black Music Month by President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979 and later given its’ current name by former President Barack Obama in his 2016 proclamation. Macon is excited to celebrate and participate in such a strong musical heritage the entire month of June! Here are some things to do.

On Aug. 16 - 19, see independent films from around the world in multiple historic theaters in

The 20th Annual Bragg Jam Community Festival & Concert Crawl is happening July 27 - 28 in Macon,

You're engaged, congratulations! Wedding bells will be chiming before you know it, but before your big day arrives, you have to celebrate big with your girls. From cozy bed & breakfasts, outdoor adventure, breweries, & of course nightlife, here's 4 reasons Macon is the perfect place to host your bachelorette party.

Cinco de Mayo is almost here! On Sat., May 5, celebrate all day long with margaritas, tacos, live music, & so much more. Here's 5 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Macon.

Spring is in the air in Macon, Georgia! Beautiful weather, festivals & events galore, family-friendly activities, & more make for the perfect time to plan a trip. Here's 4 reasons to visit Macon this Spring.

On Sun., June 3 from 2 - 6 p.m, experience 1.8 miles of car-free streets in Downtown Macon. People traffic will replace car traffic, as sections of streets close to cars and open to you! Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets is a car-free celebration of public space; bringing people together to walk, skate, bike, and play in the streets.

Macon has earned the nickname, “The Festival Capital of Georgia” and for good reasons. This Southern city’s events scene begins to bloom each spring, along with its 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees—it’s the cherry blossom capital of the world — and the fun continues all year long.

Every Spring, Macon turns pink as over 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom throughout the city. To

Spring is in the air and warmer weather means it's time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. From historical sites to newly renovated parks, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside in Macon.