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ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM 15K, and 5K
Presented
by Capital City Bank
Media Partner Cox Communications & The Eleventh Hour
15K 8:00 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m. The
races begin and end at Wesleyan
College and run through some of
the most notable Cherry Blossom neighborhoods in Macon.
All runners will receive race t-shirts. Register at www.active.com, download an application at www.cherryblossom.com or call 478-751-7429.
PINK PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Presented
by the Macon-Bibb
County Fire Department
& Kroger
7:30
until 10:30 a.m., the food
tent at Miller Lite Central
City Park
Join us at 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.
12th ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MUSTANG &
FORD SHOW
Presented
by the Flag City Mustang Club
Miller Lite Central
City Park from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy classic
mustangs and a Ford car show. The show is open to all Mustangs and Ford powered
vehicles. For registration costs and information,
please call 478-390-2986. Free Event!
CHERRY BLOSSOM TOUR OF HOMES "BEDS, BATHS AND BLOSSOMS"
Media Partners Cox Communications, Today's Lite Rock
Z93.7,
& Oldies 1500 AM WAYS; 10 a.m. until 4
p.m. $20 per person
Come tour some of Macon's finest bedroom
suites during this one day event.
Visitors can get a sneak peek into beautifully decorated residences in
the Barrington Hall Subdivision. Tickets can be purchased online or at the
Cherry Blossom Festival Gift Shop located at 577 Mulberry Street. For more information call 478-751-7429.
CHERRY BLOSSOM INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR
Presented
by Piggly Wiggly
Third Street
at Mulberry 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
"Pig Out" with us on
unique delicacies and food styles from around the world. Enjoy an International and American food
court as well as entertainment provided by Ernest Rogers. This event is held in conjunction with the
Mulberry St. Festival. Free Event!
MULBERRY STREET FESTIVAL
Mulberry Street in Downtown Macon from 10 a.m. until 6
p.m.
Enjoy Macon's oldest and finest
outdoor arts and crafts show. Take part
in a gathering of over 200 artists, artisans, & crafters displaying and
selling some of the finest arts and crafts from around the country. For more information, call the Middle Georgia
Art Association at 478-744-9557. Free Event!
TIGERS OF INDIA BENGAL
TIGER FAMILY SHOW
Presented by Central Bank of Georgia and Georgia Farm Bureau
Media Partners
13-WMAZ CBS, All the Hits B95.1, & News Talk 940 WMAC
Miller Lite Central
City Park 30 minute shows at 11:30 a.m., 2, and 6 p.m. with an 8
p.m. feeding. Don't miss
this unique opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring beauty and playful antics
of the endangered Bengal Tiger at Miller Lite Central City Park. Free Event!
PAWS FOR A CAUSE
Presented by FURever Friends
Miller Lite Central City
Park in the Pet Plaza
from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
If you are a pet lover, then this event is for you! Bring your furry friend and enjoy obedience
training, canine cpr and agility demonstrations. There will also be activities for the kids
including a coloring corner, face painting, and barking contests! If you don't have a family pet, humane
society groups will have on site adoption centers. Free Event!
JERRY BROWN, THE
TRAVELING SHOWMAN AND HIS MONKEY DJANGO
Miller Lite Central City Park
from 11 until 6 p.m.
Here is your chance to have a front row seat while
fire-eating, stilt-walking, and juggling are performed by the fantastic Jerry
Brown as his pal Django assists him! Free Event!
MACON MUSIC
PLAYER AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Miller Lite Central
City - Long Long Building
from Noon until 3 p.m.
Kick-off the upcoming baseball season by meeting several of
the Macon Music Professional Baseball players and get them to sign your
memorabilia! Free Event!
ICE CREAM EATING
CONTEST
Miller Lite Central
City - Coca Cola Entertainment Stage at 2 p.m.
Children 12 and under are invited to participate in this fun
filled ice cream eating contest provided by Becky and Van Penn. Come and cheer the contestants on while they
eat their way through mounds of tasty ice cream! Free Event!
SPARKS WILL
FLY
Presented by Sweet Adelines
International, Sweet
Georgia Sound
show chorusWesleyan Porter
Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
$10 per person
Sparks
do fly as the alumni chorus gathers for a homecoming reunion! Three
generations meet head to head to endure teenage testing, parental limits,
romance, a reunion of old friends all surrounded by the delightful, harmonious
music of Sweet Georgia Sound Show Chorus!
Please call 478-746-1221 for more information.
COLEMAN HILL CONCERT
9 p.m. on Bond Street
Bring your blankets and picnic baskets for stirring
patriotic music by the Middle Georgia Concert Band. Join us atop Coleman Hill as the concert is
a counterpart to a dazzling fireworks display. Free Event!
FIREWORKS OVER MACON
Presented by The Medical Center
of Central Georgia
Media Partner Today's Lite Rock
Z93.7
Coleman Hill or the Annual
Street Party, 9:30 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks, designed and choreographed by
Zambelli Fireworks, light up the evening sky and celebrate the glory of Macon, GA's
International Cherry Blossom Festival. Don't forget to turn your radios to Today's
Lite Rock Z93.7 for the musical accompaniment to the fireworks display!
CHERRY BLOSSOM
FESTIVAL STREET PARTY
Presented
by Budweiser & Hooters
Media partners 13-WMAZ CBS, #1 Country FM 99 WDEN, All
the Hits B95.1, Macon
Magazine and The Eleventh Hour MLK Blvd, Mulberry St. to Poplar St. & Cherry St., 5th St. to Cotton
Ave from 6 until 11
p.m. $5/person in advance, $10 day of event. The WDEN stage will feature County Music Recording Artist Chris Cagle while the B95.1 stage will play host to legend Clarence Carter along with Con Funk Shun featuring Michael Cooper and Felton Pilate!
PARTY IN THE PARK FEATURING GRAYSON HILL AND THE GRAPEVINE
Miller Lite Central
City - Coca Cola Entertainment Stage from 5:30 until 11p.m.
Come party in the
park with Grayson Hill starting the show at 5:30 and local favorites the
Grapevine taking the stage at 7:30.
Dance to the Grapevine's signature sound as they sing hits like Double
Shot, Brick House, Gimme Some Lovin' and many more!
Free Event!
“DIAMONDS TO DENIM” BENEFIT CONCERT
Featuring Ronnie Milsap, Edward Eikner, and Shane Bridges
Presented by The Advocacy Resource Center
& The Middle Georgia Association of Realtors
The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St beginning at 6 p.m., Concert at 7:30
General Admission $50.00; Preview Party $100.00
This event will provide a sparkling evening of entertainment that appeals to all ages and all types of music lovers. All proceeds benefit “ARC”. Please call 478-471-7336 for more information.
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