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CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL GIFT SHOPDates: March 27- April 5 Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday & Sunday: Noon-10:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am-11:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park: 115 Willie Smokie Glover Road, Macon, GA 31201Visit our Gift Shop for all your Cherry Blossom Festival souvenirs. Check into Central City Park on Facebook and receive 10% off at the Gift Shop when you show your post. For more information or to shop the online store, visit cherryblossom.com.

2020 CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PINPresented By: Robins Financial Credit Union, $5.00 This year’s Cherry Blossom Festival Pin was designed by the Cherry Blossom Festival. The pin was Produced by: Apparel Authority. Coupons included with the purchase of a pin are for the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop and S&S Cafeteria. Supported by: Publix Super Markets Charities and S&S CafeteriasMedia Partners: 41 NBC

Cherry Blossom

Gift Shop

Located in the

Round Building

at Central City Park!

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2020 CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL COMMEMORATIVE

POSTER BY LARRY NAJERA

$10.00 Purchase at the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop,

or shop the online store at cherryblossom.com.

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TICKETED EVENTSTickets for Fiesta Ball and Pasta on Poplar are on sale now at cherryblossom.com. Reservations Required. $5.00 gate admission for Central City Park and Tunes and Balloons. Children 10 and under are FREE!

Round Buildingat Central City Park

YOSHINO CHERRY TREE SALE Located in Central City Park’s Round Building, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission is selling official Yoshino Cherry Trees. Trees are $10.00 each. For more information, contact Pam Carswell at 478-330-7054.

GOLF CART RAFFLE Presented by: Drew Exposition For $10 a ticket, you have the opportunity to win a golf cart and trailer. Tickets can be purchased at the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop, located in Round Building at Central City Park. The winner will be announced at Blossoms and Bayous on October 22, 2020. You do not have to present to win.

MAKING MACON LIVABLE 365Presented by: AARPIn 2012, our community was recognized by AARP and the World Health Organization as an Age Friendly Community, the first in the country. The Making Macon Livable 365 display, located in the Round Building at Central City Park, showcases the 8 Domains of Age Friendly—outdoor spaces, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community support and health services. The display is open during Park hours.* Over 90% of Cherry Blossom Festival events are Age Friendly.

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FAQs

?WHAT ARE THE FESTIVAL DATES?Friday, March 27 through Sunday, April 5, 2020.

HOW MANY CHERRY TREES ARE IN MACON?There are 300,000 – 350,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees in Macon, Georgia, which gives us the Congressional Record of the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.

WHERE DO I FIND A MAP OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TRAIL? Visit cherryblossom.com or call Visit Macon at 478-200-7745.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A PIN? Purchase a 2020 Pin from the Gift Shop at Central City Park during the Festival or from select Robins Financial Credit Union locations. For other locations, please visit www.cherryblossom.com.

WHERE ARE THE TWO CENTRAL CITY PARK ENTRANCES? There are two convenient entrances:Round Building entrance and Willie Smokie Glover Road entrance. $5/person; Children 10 and under FREE!

CAN I BRING FOOD AND DRINKS INTO CENTRAL CITY PARK?Outside food and drinks are NOT permitted in Central City Park. Coolers are also prohibited from the Park. Concessions are sold within the Park.

CAN I BRING MY DOG OR PET TO CENTRAL CITY PARK AND/OR TUNES AND BALLOONS?Dogs and pets are not permitted at Central City Park or Tunes and Balloons.

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?CAN I BRING MY CHAIR TO CENTRAL CITY PARK AND TUNES AND BALLOONS? Chairs are permitted. If the chair is in a bag, it must be removed from the bag and shown to the admissions team.

WHERE DO I PARK WHEN VISITING CENTRAL CITY PARK? On a first-come, first-served, limited basis, there are two free parking lots within Central City Park-- United Building parking lot and Luther Williams Field parking lot. We also provide three free Park & Walk locations near Central City Park. Two parking lots are located along Walnut Street, one lot is located along 7th Street. Please look for directional signage and pink flags noting our Free Park & Walk locations. We also offer overflow parking at an additional free Park & Walk location on New Street and Riverside Drive (843 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31210).

Handicapped parking is located inside Central City Park. Please enter the Festival at Willie Smokie Glover Drive and turn into the United Building parking lot on your right. There are signs noting handicapped parking spaces.

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Museums and ToursTOUR OF ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-4:00 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am-3:30 pmLocation: 830 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201For more information, call 478-361-7976.

FREE BIRDS & NIGHT OWL MUSIC HISTORY WALKING TOUR Hours: Friday 7:00 pm and Saturday at NoonLocation: Saturday van tour departing from Visit Macon, Friday walking Tour departing from RookeryReservations may be made at rockcandytours.com, emailing rockcandytours@gmail.com.

CANNONBALL HOUSE TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONHours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am-3:30 pm Location: 856 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201 For more information, visit www.cannonballhouse.org or call 478-745-5982. HAY HOUSE DAILY GUIDED TOURSHours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00-4:00 pmLocation: 934 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA 31201For more information, call 478-742-8155. GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm Location: 301 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201For more information, visit georgiasportshalloffame.com or call 478-752-1585. MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCESHours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00-5:00 pmLocation: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210For more information, visit www.masmacon.org.

TUBMAN MUSEUMHours: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: 310 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201For more information, visit www.tubmanmuseum.com.

THE BIG HOUSE MUSEUM Hours: Thursday-Saturday: 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm Location: 2321 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31204 For more information, visit www.thebighousemuseum.com.

MUSEUM OF AVIATIONHours: Open daily: 9:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: 1942 Heritage Boulevard, Robins AFB, GA 31098For more information, visit www.museumofaviation.org.

CAPRICORN MUSEUMHours: Wednesday-Thursday: 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday-Saturday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am-3:00 pmMonday-Tuesday: ClosedLocation: 540 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31201For more information, visit https://capricorn.mercer.edu/.

Pre-Festival EventsCAR PAINTING BY PEGGYDates: February 29, March 3, and March 14Produced By: Peggy WhyteFebruary 29; 9:00 am-5:00 pm, March 3; 10:00 am-4:00 pm, March 14; 11:00 am-3:00 pmLocation: 1979 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: Car paintings starting at $5.00Join us at the old Acme location off Riverside Drive in Macon to get your car painted by Peggy Whyte. Prices start at $5.00. For more information, call 478-737-3059.

BOTANICADates: March 6-27Produced By: Macon Arts AllianceTime: Monday-Friday 9:00–5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm Location: 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201Admission: FREE!In celebration of spring and the Cherry Blossom Festival, Central Georgia artists interpret botanical themes in artwork representing a variety of genres. These unique handmade items are curated by Macon Arts Alliance and will be exhibited and for sale from March 6-27 at the Macon Arts Gallery. An opening reception with artists in attendance will be held Friday, March 6 from 5:00-8:00 pm. For more information, call 478-743-6940.

WALK MS MACON Date: March 14 Produced By: The National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyTime: 9:00 am-12:00 pmLocation: 4400 Ocmulgee East Blvd., Macon, GA 31295Admission: FREE!The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is bringing a Walk MS to Macon, GA, on March 14th! While there is no registration fee for Walk MS, the Society encourages participants to pledge a donation. Money raised at Walk MS helps fund groundbreaking research and supports programs and services for those impacted by MS. This event is an opportunity to come as an individual or as a team to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. The site opens at 8 am with the Walk beginning at 10 am, and ending around noon. Music and food are available at registration outside the GEICO building in the courtyard at 4400 Ocmulgee East Blvd. Macon, GA 31295. The 1 and 3 mile walk routes will start and end from that same area. To register, visit nationalmssociety.org.

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SPRING PLANT SALE AT THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALProduced By: U.G.A. Extension Macon-Bibb and Houston CountyDates and Times: Thursday, March 19; 12:00 to 5:00 pm Friday, March 20; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, March 21; 9:00 am to 3:00 pmLocation: State Farmers Market, 255 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206Admission and Parking: FREE!The Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale is presented in partnership with U.G.A. Extension Macon-Bibb and Houston County. An annual fundraising event for our Junior Master Gardener, school and community programs. The sale offers Master Gardener grown trees, shrubs and plants at great prices. Free gardening advice and research-based information are available. Bare-root Cherry trees for your home and garden are featured! For more information, visit www.mgcg.org or call 478-751-6338.

YAPPY HOUR GOES PINK Date: March 19Produced By: Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department Time: 6:00-8:00 pmLocation: 831 Adams Street Macon, GA 31201Admission: FREE! Free event at the Macon Dog Park. Animal Welfare offers rabies shots and microchips each for $10. Community businesses will provide information regarding animal health. Live music provides a wonderful day in the dog park. For more information, call 478-621-6280.

READING ROCKS Date: March 21Produced By: Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pmLocation: Central City Park, 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: FREE! Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department continues the campaign for Reading Awareness in March by featuring Reading Rocks Family Fun Day. Children of all ages are welcome as well as families to attend and even bring their favorite book to read in the Park. Bounce houses, reading stations, prizes, and the Library will be on-site signing children and families up for library cards. For more information, call 478-621-6280.

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AN EVENING OF MUSIC Dates: March 23Produced By: the Department of Fine Arts & Magnet Programs of the Bibb County School DistrictTime: 7:00 pmLocation: Northeast High School, 1646 Upper River Road, Macon, GA 31211Admission: FREE!The Department of Fine Arts & Magnet Programs of the Bibb County School District presents “An Evening of Music,” featuring the Bibb County Honor Choir and instrumental music. For more information, contact Ben Bridges at 478-765-8595.

OCMULGEE LANTERN LIGHT TOURS

Date: March 22-24 and March 29-31Produced By: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical ParkTime: 7:30pm-9:00pm; Tours every 10 minutesLocation: 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217Admission: $6 for ages 13 & up, $1 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are FREE!Grab a lantern and stroll along the luminary-lined path from the Visitor Center to the Great Temple Mound. Step back in time to meet characters with ties to Ocmulgee’s history and the people who once lived here. Join interpretive talks at the bridge, Earth Lodge, and Trading Post sites, and see downtown Macon illuminated at night from the top of the Great Temple Mound. End the tour by visiting the unique exhibits and artifacts inside the Visitor Center. For more information, call 478-752-8257.

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