Sunday, March 18th
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
Lantern Lighting Presented by Wesleyan College
Ignite the festival and join festival dignitaries to light the ceremonial lantern in Third Street Park.
Third Street Park at Mulberry Street
10:00 a.m.; Free admission
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
Opening Worship Service
Gather for this Sunday church service honoring the Cherry Blossom Festival.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street
12:15 p.m.; Free admission
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
Parade Presented by Geico
It’s all here: colorful floats, military units, marching bands, costumed performers, international dignitaries and much more! Featuring: Grand Marshall Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie
Cherry and Mulberry Streets
3 p.m.; Free admission
Click for Parade Application!
Laughing Pizza
Straight from TV, family band Laughing Pizza will bring a fun-filled concert of original pop songs.
Cox Capitol Theatre; 382 Second Street
4 p.m.; $12 in advance and $15 day of show; Reserved table seating: $20
Details: 478.257.6391; Tickets: coxcapitoltheatre.com
Dinner and a Jazz Band Presented by Riverside United Methodist Church & Presbyterian Day School
Listen to FPD's jazz ensemble; bring your own brown bag dinner, and enjoy homemade desserts available for purchase.
Riverside United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall; 735 Pierce Avenue
6 p.m.; Free admission
Details: 478.746.9688 x120; rumcmacon.org
Free Nightly Concert: R&B and Beach
Hollywood Band: 6 - 9 p.m.
Central City Park
Music for the World Presented by CertusBank
Feast your ears on the international language - music! Prepare to hear Middle Georgia Concert Band's variety music inspired by the Festival's featured nations and produced by Middle Georgia Community Musicians.
Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College
7:30 pm; Free admission
