Top Tips for the International Cherry Blossom Festival
Let’s make this International Cherry Blossom Festival, from March 15th to the 24th, the easiest one to navigate yet! Here are a few tips, tricks, and events to keep on your radar.
WHERE DO I PARK?
You can find amusement rides and games, daily concerts and food vendors at Carolyn Crayton Park. Every day the park will be open but be sure to check the hours of operation.
There will be designated parking at Carolyn Crayton Park for free and if you are heading downtown to catch the Wiener Dog Races or Third Street Park fun, there is paid parking in downtown as well as a few paid parking garages.
WHEN WILL THE TREES BLOOM?
The festival is held across 10 days that see the highest probability of the cherry trees entering their peak bloom. The original founder of the festival, William A. Fickling Sr., kept a log that tracked the cherry trees' bloom period for over 10 years. To ensure the trees are blooming for your arrival, we recommend watching our live BloomCam! No need to guess or call, just watch for free!
WHICH EVENTS SHOULD YOU NOT MISS?
This is a tough one. One thing that makes the Cherry Blossom Festival so unique is the wide assortment of events. From the crowd-pleasing too-cute-to-believe, Wiener Dog Races held downtown to classic acts at Carolyn Crayton Park like the Human Cannonball or new additions like the Sea Lion Splash show. In addition, several community events are held to coincide with all things Pink. We recommend checking out a rare view of the Ocmulgee Mounds through their Lantern Light Tour. And you can't miss the Food Truck Frenzy and Cherry Street Market. Please check out the full list of events by clicking below!
CAN I BRING A PET TO CAROLYN CRAYTON PARK?
No pets are allowed, however, please feel free to bring your furry friend to our walkable downtown!
You are invited to kick-off the Pink Provisions trail with the first-ever Pink Provisions Preview Party on March 15th from 3PM to 7PM in downtown Macon!
Click below to learn how to get tickets so you can sample pink-themed food and drinks while listening to great music!
HOW CAN I FIND THE MOST FESTIVE RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS?
Never fear, the Visit Macon team has created the Pink Provisions Trail App which lists several food, drinks and desserts that celebrate the pinkest party on earth! Please download the Pink Provisions Trail by clicking below!
Pink Provisions Trail specials go live from March 15th to March 24th.
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