International Cherry Blossom Festival - Annual Events

Annual Events

  • Mulberry Street Festival - An outdoor fine arts and crafts show held on Mulberry street in downtown, featuring artists from around the nation.
  • International Food Fair - Held with the Mulberry Street Festival in downtown Macon, it sells food from traditions around the world. Presented by Mellow Mushroom Macon.
  • Cherry Blossom Street Party - Bands and performers of rock, blues, country, and other genres play on several stages set up in downtown at night.
  • Cherry Blossom Pageant - a royal court of one queen and four princesses are chosen every year.
  • Balloon Fest - Hot Air balloons lift off and fly over Macon at this event.
  • Air Show - held every year at the Macon Downtown Airport, it features impressive aerobatic performances by military airplanes.
  • Cherry Blossom Parade
  • Ocmulgee Lantern Light Tour - A guided twilight walk through the trails of Ocmulgee National Monument.
  • Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Finale - picnics, food vendors, live music, fun family activities, and fireworks.

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