One of the most renowned festivals is back and better than ever as it enters its 42nd year of celebration in Georgia. While most people immediately think of Washington D.C. when they hear about Cherry Blossoms, residents in Georgia know exactly where the real celebration is. In fact, this city in Georgia is the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World, which only reinforces that this annual cherry blossom festival in Georgia is a one-of-a-kind event.

The International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia is entering its 42nd year which is quite spectacular after you understand the humble beginnings of these trees.
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A local businessman discovered a Yoshino cherry tree growing in his backyard in 1949 and shared some of the cuttings with his neighbors.
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Fast forward to now, where Macon, Georgia is home to over 350,000 of them.
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Every year, the International Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates these beautiful trees in the best possible way, gathering together residents and visitors for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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The festival is not just about the flowers of this tree but instead offers free concerts, a parade, a bed race, and so much more.
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That’s right, we said bed races—perhaps, one of the biggest highlights of the whole festival.
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The city of Macon turns pink for the entire festival, not just because of the blossoming flowers, but because this is known as the pinkest party on earth.
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This year the festival takes place from mid-March through the end of March and showcases these flowering trees in all their natural beauty.
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Enjoy the local vendors dishing out delicious treats and eats.
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Check out the Georgia Cherry Blossoms event schedule before you go in order to organize all of your favorite activities by date and time.
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There is always something worth checking out during the International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia, even if it’s just the flowering trees.
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To make sure you don’t miss the cherry blossoms in Georgia, visit the Cherry Blossom website or Cherry Blossom Festival Facebook page to get event details.

Then, check out another fun spring festival in Georgia – Sweet Auburn.

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Cherry Blossom Festival, 153 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon, GA 31201, USA