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PINK PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Presented
by the Macon-Bibb
County Fire Department
7:30
until 10:30 a.m., food
tent at Miller Lite Central
City Park
Join us in the Food Court for an
all-you-can-eat breakfast where local fire fighters serve visitors pink
pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice.
Each plate is only $5 and all proceeds from this event benefit
the American Cancer Society. Free
Parking.
SEA LION SPLASH
Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau
Media
Partners 13-WMAZ CBS, All the Hits B95.1 and Blazin 92.3
Miller Lite Central
City Park - Next to Levee Rd; show times at 11:30, 2 and 6 p.m. playtime at 8
p.m. This thirty minute entertaining
show is geared around educating the audience on the habits and nature of the
sea lions and brings out the inherent comedic behavior of these animals: catching
and retrieving objects, balancing, handstands, dancing, singing and interaction
with the audience. The giant 7,000 gallon tank and adjacent pool allow for the
public to view the animals swimming underwater and frolicking together as a
family at all times throughout the course of the 10 days of the festival. Free Event!
KIDS CHERRYDAZZLE
Central City
Park from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
A day of FREE fun in the park just for the kids
featuring:
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Drawings for prize giveaways on the Coca-Cola
Entertainment Stage Beginning at noon, please register in front of the stage
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An Invisible Fence(R) Brand Pet Containment System
($1000.00 value) given away at 3 p.m.
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Come meet Petals the Pink Poodle and her mascot
friends
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Don't miss the Poodle Patch featuring coloring,
cookie decorating, and face painting
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Tours
on a Patrol Car, Amublance, and Firetruck with fingerprinting will be available
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Sponsored by Appling Brothers Construction, Applebees, Flowline Curbing & Construction, Georgia Asphalt, Piedmont Construction
Group, Pyles Plumbing & Utilities, Waters & Sons Construction, Womack
Paving, Applebees, Stafford Builders/Consultants, and Aggregates USA Georgia Division
PET FASHION SHOW
Presented
by FURever Friends Humane Society, Inc.
Miller Lite Central City Park
from 1 until 2:30 p.m. on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage. Registration is from 11:00 until 12:30 at the
front of the stage. $25 prize to each 1st
place category winner! Let your pet strut their stuff for prizes during
this adorable fashion show! Categories
will include Best Dressed, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, Most Unusual, Prettiest in
Pink and the crowning of the DoggyDazzle
King and Queen! All types of pets
are welcome.
Free Event!
THE DIXIE DISC DOG
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Presented by the
Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club in association with WOOF Sports USA; 11a.m.
until 5 p.m. in Miller Lite Central
City Park
Don't miss the chance to witness one of the planet's premier
Frisbee Dog contests. The Championships
feature world class Frisbee Dogs from around the country vying for the Dixie
Disc Dog Championship title and a share of great prizes and trophies. A beginner division is available with
registration beginning at 9 a.m.
for a $5.00 fee.
Free Event!
CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL
EVENT STATION
Presented by the Macon Amateur Radio Club
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
at 2855 Broadway, Macon
(478) 474-8619
Club members will attempt to contact other hams via
shortwave radio to promote the 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival. Free Event! Visitors Welcome.
MOTORCYCLES DISPLAY
Presented by ABATE of Georgia
Miller Lite
Central City
Park from 12:30 until 2:30 at the top of the
park
After a scavenger hunt, motorcycle enthusiasts around the
state will be at Central
City Park
with over 100 bikes on display! Free Event!
THE SNAKES OF GEORGIA
ENCOUNTER
Presented by Southeastern Reptile
Rescue
Miller Lite Central City Park
from 2:30 until 3:30 on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage. Bring the kids for live demonstrations
with venomous and non-venomous snakes of Georgia. Visitors will receive education on snake
identification, snake bite first-aid, how to avoid being bitten, and how to
safeguard your property against snake infestations. For more information, please visit the
Southeastern Reptile Rescue's Booth during the first weekend of the
festival. Free Event!
CHERRY BLOSSOM BED
RACE
Presented by Walthall Oil Company
Media
Partners Today's Best Hits Mix 100.9 & The Eleventh Hour
Corner of Cherry
& Third Streets 1:00 p.m.
Race on down to Cherry
Street for the annual Cherry Blossom Bed
Race. The racing beds not only compete for
the best time, but will also be judged for the fastest, funniest and most
original racing beds along with a judge's choice award. Applications are available online at
www.cherryblossom.com or by calling 478-751-7413. All heats will be electronically timed
courtesy of Technicon. Free Event!
CHERRY BLOSSOM
LAWNMOWER RACES
Presented by the Cox Capital Theatre
Third Street
Park from Cherry to Poplar. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Watch professional lawn mower drivers race through the
streets of downtown Macon!
The award winning Lawn Mower Grand Prix returns to Third Street
Park. Also features a
beer garden and amateur exhibitions. (Immediately following the Bed Race). Please call (478) 257-6391 for more
information. Free Event!
TUNES AND BALLOONS
Presented by Cox Communications and
the Medical Center
of Central Georgia
Media Partners
13-WMAZ CBS, and #1 country FM 99 WDEN
Gates open at 4 p.m.,
Balloons Glow at Dusk at Al Sihah Shrine Park, 222 Mecca Drive, Macon. Enjoy
Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides,
Children's Activities, live music, and the famous Balloon Glow at dusk! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic
baskets for an afternoon of fantastic family entertainment! Free Event! $5.00 parking fee.
PICNIC AND POPS
5 p.m., atop Coleman
Hill, Bond St.,
downtown Macon
Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy a free concert at this
lovely venue overlooking the city of Macon. The Middle Georgia Concert Band will be the
entertainment for this family fun event!
Free Event!
ALLMAN BROTHERS
TRIBUTE CONCERT FEATURING MIDNIGHT RIDERS
Media Partners Today's
MGT and Today's Lite Rock Z93.7
Miller Lite Central City Park
from 6 until 11 p.m.
Getting their name from an Allman Brothers song, the
Midnight Riders have the same sound as the classic 70's Rock Band. They will have everyone dancing to the sounds
of Southern and Classic Rock as well as the Blues! Mainline will start the show at 6 p.m Free Event!
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