Saturday, March 17th
Pink Pancake Breakfast Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
Eat this up for a good cause!
Parkview Pavilion at Central City Park
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
$5; Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
Free parking
Cherry Blossom Golf Tournament
Hit one for the festival!
Men’s Two Man Best Ball Tournament
Bowden Golf Course; 311 Millerfield Road
$180 per team; $90 per person
Details: 478.256.4101; cityofmacon.net
Central Georgia’s Strongest Man Presented by Greg Fields for North American Strongman
Strongmen from across the United States battle it out in a competition of pure brutal strength events.
Central City Park, top of the park
10 a.m.; Free admission
Details: nastrongman.com
Kids CherryDazzle
Be dazzled with face painting, games, mascots, prizes including an Invisible Fence system valued at $1,200 and more.
Central City Park
11 - 3 p.m.
Free admission for kids of all ages
Dixie Disc Dogs Championships Presented by the Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club in Association with WOOF
Watch Premier Frisbee Dogs from around the country compete for the championship title.
Central City Park
11 - 5 p.m.
$5 for competing dogs; Free admission
Amazing Animal Athlete Dog Show Presented by the Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club in Association with WOOF
Fun for K-9's and their non-furry friends, these freestyle demonstrations feature Championship Disc Dogs.
Central City Park
11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Free admission
Pet Fashion Show Presented by FURever Friends Humane Society
$25 prizes for 1st place winners in each category: Best Dressed, Pet Owner Look-a-like, Most Unusual, Best Kimono and Grand Prize Doggy Dazzle King & Queen.
Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Registration: 11 a.m.; $5; Free admission
Snakes of Georgia Encounter Presented by Southeastern Reptile Rescue
Prepare for more amazement than spooks at this educational experience featuring venomous and non-venomous snakes of Georgia.
Central City Park, Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage
Look-and-learn display next to the Round Building; live demonstrations: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Free admission
Motorcycle Mania Presented by ABATE of Georgia
Why pedal when you can ride? See over 250 bikes on display from motorcycle enthusiasts from around the state.
Central City Park
12:30 until 2:30 p.m.
Free admission
Chalk the Walk
Draw on this extra large art board, held in conjunction with the Bed Race. Fun for all kids and the occasional adult!
Third Street Park
11 - 1 p.m.
Free admission and chalk
Racing Beds Presented by Georgia College and State University & Walthall Oil Company
Official Bed Race Headquarters: Beds & Bedding
Laugh if you will. But these wild and wacky speed machines are serious. Bed race teams zoom through historic Downtown Macon in hopes of hoisting the “Fastest Bed” trophy. Can anyone knock off the reigning champs the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department?
Cherry Street
1 p.m.
$50 per five-member team; Click to register!
Free admission
Heat timing by Technicon Engineering
Heels for the Cure Presented by Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Get pumped. Men and women will run through downtown Macon in high heels to raise money for a cure to end breast cancer.
Cherry Street
2 p.m., immediately following Bed Race
$10 donation to run
Registration: komencentralga.org; Questions: 478.390.4828
Kachunga and Alligator Show Presented by Flash Foods & Georgia Farm Bureau
The excitement, education, fun and safe factors of the this show cannot be overstated. The alligators are treated with respect and care and are not harmed in any manner.
Central City Park
2, 6 and 8 p.m.; Free admission
Details: kachunga.com
Andy Gross' Mind-Boggling Magic Comedy Show
Get ready to laugh in wonder at this captivating show for young and old.
Cox Capitol Theatre; 382 Second Street
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $15 in advance and $20 day of show; Reserved table seating: $25
Details: 478.257.6391; Tickets: coxcapitoltheatre.com
Tunes & Balloons Presented by American Pride Bank, Cox Communications, Frito-Lay and Georgia Lottery
Marvel at hot air balloon tether rides and the balloon glow at this picnic-style event. Get into children’s activities and live music. Tour Macon State’s Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens.
Macon State College; 100 College Station Drive
Gates open at 4 p.m.; Balloons glow at dusk, weather permitting
$5; children under 6 are free
Free parking; Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged; Food/beverages for purchase
Tickets on sale February 15th!
Media Partners 13WMAZ, Cumulus Broadcasting, and Macon Magazine
Tickled Pink Comedy Show
Laugh yourself pink with comedian, actor and author Finesse Mitchell, a star of Disney’s hit show A.N.T. Farm, Essence Magazine columnist and a former SNL feature character.
Grand Opera House; 651 Mulberry Street
9 p.m.; Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Cash bar
Tickets on sale February 15th! Mercer Ticket Sales: 478.301.5470
finessemitchell.com
Free Nightly Concert: Party in the Park
Alter Eagles – Tribute to the Eagles: 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Opener: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Band (TBD): 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Central City Park
A Festival of Music for Organ and Brass Presented by St. Joseph Catholic Church
Blending organ, brass and timpani in the beautiful historic St. Joseph Catholic Church, this concert is one for classical music lovers! Colony IV Brass with timpanist Rob Sumowski and organist Nelda Chapman.
830 Poplar Street
7:30 p.m.; Free admission
Details: 478.745.1631; stjosephmacon.com
