Central City Park
Presented by Miller Lite

Nightly concerts presented by:
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March 18 - 27
Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. until
Saturdays 9:30 a.m. until
Sundays 11:30 a.m. until
Main Park Entrance-Levee Rd.
$5 before 6 p.m.
$10 after 6 p.m.
Free Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Unlimited Parking: $20.00
Unlimited entrance parking passes on sale at the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop or from parking attendants at Willie Smokey Glover Blvd at Central City Park.
No backpacks, ice chests, or outside food and drink permitted at Central City Park.
For more information on passes, click HERE.
Big Cat Encounter
Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau
Several shows daily with a nightly playtime, shows vary by date. This 30-minute entertaining show is geared around educating the audience on the habits and behaviors of the Big Cats with an up-close and personal view of Bengal tigers, a lion, and a liger.
Media Partners 13-WMAZ & Cumulus Broadcasting
Free Admission
Amusement Ride Specials
By Drew Expositions
March 19 – 26.
Saturdays: Free rides, 9 – 10:30 a.m.; regular price after 10:30 a.m.
Monday: $15
Tuesday – Thursday: $20.00
All other days: Regular ride prices
Media Partners FOX24 & ABC16
Free Nightly Concerts
Presented by State Bank and Trust Company on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage
Friday, 03.18: Midnight Riders Allman Brothers Tribute Band
Saturday, 03.19: Nick Malloy & Shane Bridges
Sunday, 03.20: Hollywood Band
Monday, 03.21: Big Mike and the Booty Papas
Tuesday, 03.22: Dirk Howell Band
Wednesday, 03.23: A2Z Band
Thursday, 03.24: Mighty McFly
Friday, 03.25: New South Players
Saturday, 03.26: The Grapevine
Sunday, 03.27: Bluegrass all day with headliner Back City Woods
Media Partners 41-NBC, the Telegraph, 11th Hour & Cumulus Broadcasting
Cherry Treasures (Round Building)
Garden display and decorations courtesy of Service Solutions and Nectar & Company
Think Pink Booth with Children’s Art Contest Winners Display
Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangements
Shutterbug Camera Club Photography Exhibit
Cherry Market (Building #13)
Cherry Blossom Gift Shop at Central City Park
Tour Bus Headquarters
Cherry Tree Sales
Shop the festival’s eclectic array of vendors including jewelry, clothing, leather goods, cookware, boutique items and more!
Cherry Chest (Building #12)
Specialty vendors: Jewelry and crafts
Commercial vendors
Model train exhibit courtesy of the Middle Georgia Railroad Club
Bonsai Demos each day at 1 p.m.
Helicopter Rides
Enjoy the festival views from above! Helicopters hold up to three passengers per ride. Everyday during regular park hours, weather permitting.
$30
Food Court
This is it. Your chance to sample festival food that only comes once a year! Have lunch at the park during the festival with free parking from 11 - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday. Enjoy the people watching and your meal from the festival’s Parkview Pavilion, or be entertained by one of the many groups performing on the Coca-Cola Stage.
Be dazzled with face painting, games, mascots, prizes including an Invisible Fence system valued at $1,200 and more.
“How to Build” kits courtesy of Lowe’s for the first 500 children.
Central City Park
Saturday, March 19 11 - 3 p.m.
Free Admission for kids of all ages
PAWS for a Cause
Presented by FURever Friends
Make good on your promise to your pooch with agility training demos, obedience 101, micro-chipping and vaccine clinic.
Central City Park
Saturday, March 26 11 - 3 p.m.
Free Admission
Rain date: March 27
