Concerts

Free Nightly Concerts at Central City Park
Presented by Pizza Hut located on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage
Media Partners 41-NBC, the Telegraph, 11^th Hour, and Cumulus Broadcasting
Friday, March 19^th featuring Allman Brothers Tribute Band Midnight Riders 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 20^th featuring Country artist Nick Malloy Band with Shane Bridges
8-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 21^st featuring the Hollywood Band 6-9 p.m.
Monday, March 22^nd featuring Blues artist Big Mike and the Booty Papas 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23^rd Margaritaville featuring Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band A1A 6-10
Wednesday, March 24^th featuring Big Earnie’s Original Garage Band
with Joey Stuckey 6-9
Thursday, March 25^th featuring 80’s band Girlz, Girlz, Girlz 8-11:30 p.m.
Friday, March 26^th featuring Motown artist NSP 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, March 27^th featuring Bee Gees Tribute Band Sayin Alive 8-11 p.m.
Sunday, March 28^th Blue Grass Day 11:30-6 p.m.

Gospel Concert
Presented by Tom and Linda Lewis and Jeff Powers, Attorney at Law
Media partner Cox Communications and Cumulus Broadcasting
Friday, March 19th at 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.  Free with a 2010 Festival Pin.  Busses welcome, first come first seated

Diamond Ball
Presented by Bank of America and Durwood Fincher, Mr. Doubletalk
Media Partners 13-WMAZ, Macon Magazine, Cumulus Broadcasting
Friday, March 19th at 8 p.m. at the Macon City Auditorium
Dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and live entertainment
One lucky guest will be the winner of a 1 carat diamond courtesy of Cortes Jewelers!
$50 per person, tables of ten available; $10 balconyTickets online or by calling Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470

Picnic and Pops
Saturday, March 20th at 5 p.m. on Coleman Hill, Bond Street in Macon
Featuring the Middle Georgia Concert Band
Free Event.  Bring your picnics and lawn chairs!

Tunes and Balloons
Presented by Cox Communications and The Medical Center of Central Georgia
Media Partners 13-WMAZ, Cumulus Broadcasting, and Macon Magazine
Saturday, March 20th at Macon State College
Gates open at 4 p.m., Balloons glow at dusk
$5 per person, children under 6 are free
Hot air balloon tether rides, children’s activities, live music by the Loose Skrews Band, and a balloon glow.  Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics.  Food vendors on site.  Parking off Ivey Drive

Featured Nations Performance by Russia
Saturday, March 20th at 8 p.m. Porter Auditorium at Wesleyan College
Free Event with donations benefiting Russian Orphanages

Cherry Blossom Kaleidoscope of Cultures
Presented by Wal-Mart
Media Partner Cox Communications
Sunday, March 21st at 7 p.m. at Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College
Cultural performances by the festival’s featured countries
Free Event with a 2010 festival pin

Third Street Park Festivities
Presented by Atlanta Postal Credit Union
Monday, March 22nd through Friday, March 26th
11:30 until 1:30 in Third Street Park, downtown Macon
Free Pet Dairy’s Cherries and Cream Ice Cream, Coca-Cola, Carriage Rides, and daily live entertainment.  Free Event!

Army Ground Forces Band Concert
Presented by Hudson and Marshall
Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Porter Auditorium,
Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd.
Patriotic and popular music.  Free Event

Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Concert
Presented by Osan Petroleum Company
Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. at Porter Auditorium,
Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd. 
Jazz and patriotic music.  Free Event

Party with a Purpose Featuring Big Daddy Weave
Presented by Ingram Entities
Supporting Sponsors The Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Wellness, Spa Medical/Vein Specialists of the South, Cheddars, Raffield Tire Master, Southside Baptist Church, Elite Realtors-Anisa Driggers, Stroud and Co.
Media Partners 41-NBC, 91.3 Family Life Radio, and Cumulus Broadcasting
Friday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins
Tickets are $10.00 general admission and can be purchased online or by calling the church at 478-953-9388.  Contemporary Christian concert by nationally known recording artist Big Daddy Weave

Street Party
Presented by Budweiser and Hooters
Media Partners 13-WMAZ, WDEN, B95.1, Rock 105.5, Blazin 92.3,
Macon Magazine, and 11^th Hour
Saturday, March 27th from 5 until 11 p.m. on Cherry Street downtown Macon
$12.00 in advance or $15.00 at the gate.  General Admission.
Advance tickets can be purchased online or by calling Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470.  Party on the Pavement with Keith Anderson, the Atlanta Rhythm Section and Edens Edge on the South Stage and Midnight Star and Cupid on the North stage!

Grand Finale
Presented by Capital City Bank and Direct South, Inc.
Supporting sponsor Butler Automotive Group
Media Partners 41-NBC and Cumulus Broadcasting
Sunday, March 28th at 5 p.m. at Wesleyan College
Fireworks, children’s activities and live entertainment.  Bring your picnics!  Free Event