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Macon Cherry Blossom Festival 2027

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The grass-covered Earth Lodge mound and the park visitor center seen from the top of the Great Temple Mound

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Every March, Macon turns pink. The city counts an estimated 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees, and the International Cherry Blossom Festival fills ten days with a parade, concerts, food and family events while they bloom. The 2027 festival runs March 19 to 28. Here is what to expect and how to plan your visit.

What to Expect

The festival kicks off with an opening ceremony and runs for ten days. Past festivals have included a downtown parade, nightly concerts, lantern-light tours, a 5K, food trucks and a wiener dog race, with family activities at Carolyn Crayton Park. Much of what makes the week special is free: driving or walking through neighborhoods where the streets are lined with blooming trees. Check the official schedule at cherryblossom.com for 2027 events and tickets.

Tips for Visiting

Book a hotel early, since festival weekends fill Macon. Bloom timing depends on the weather, so a trip in the middle of the festival is the safest bet. Weekdays are less crowded than the two weekends. Wear pink; the whole city does.

More to Do in Macon

While you are in town, see the free Ocmulgee Mounds, the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House and the Hay House. Our things to do in Macon guide covers the rest, and spring in Georgia has more seasonal ideas.

Common Questions

When is the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival in 2027?

The International Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 19 to 28, 2027, in Macon.

How many cherry trees are in Macon?

Macon counts an estimated 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees, which is why it calls itself the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.

Where is the Cherry Blossom Festival held?

Events take place across Macon, with family activities at Carolyn Crayton Park (formerly Central City Park), a parade downtown and blooming trees in neighborhoods all over town.

When do the cherry trees bloom in Macon?

The Yoshino cherries usually bloom in mid to late March, and the festival is timed for the bloom. Exact peak bloom changes with the weather each year.

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