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:

• Drawings for prize giveaways on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage Beginning at noon, please register in front of the stage

• An Invisible Fence(R) Brand Pet Containment System ($1000.00 value) given away at 3 p.m.

• Come meet Petals the Pink Poodle and her mascot friends

• Don't miss the Poodle Patch featuring coloring, cookie decorating, and face painting

• Tours on a Patrol Car, Amublance, and Firetruck with fingerprinting will be available

• 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 1^st 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!