Friday

Third Street Park Festivities: Founders Day

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Third Street Park. Free birthday cake, ice cream by Bruster’s, Coca-Cola and live music. Carriage rides courtesy of Jackson Automotive. Presented by Atlanta Postal Credit Union.

Cherry Blossom Organ Concert

Noon, Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St. Hear the 30-minute organ concert by organist Catherine Elliott. Free.

Kachunga and the Alligator Show

2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Central City Park. Free. Presented by Flash Foods and Georgia Farm Bureau.

Coleman Hill Concert

6-8 p.m. Come early, with blanket and picnic ready for a fantastic evening of music overlooking Macon at twilight. Jazz selections performed by Ken Trimmins and the Quiet Storm. Free. Presented by Jones, Cork & Miller.

“Girls Night: The Musical”

7:30 p.m. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. A touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of a group of female friends, this show promises to have you laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles. 301-5470. $38 and $32 for groups of 10 or more.

Nightly Concert: Country in the Park

Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park. Featuring Travis Denning from 6-7:30 p.m. and Shane Bridges from 8-11 p.m. Free. Presented by State Bank.

Saturday

Pink Pancake Breakfast

7-10 a.m. Virginia College Parkview Pavilion at Central City Park. Eat up for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. $5; free parking. Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.

Cherry Blossom Road Race

8-11 a.m. Howard High School. Run among the cherry blossoms, and bring the kids for the carnival. Options include 10k, 5k and 1-mile fun run. To register, call 972-9188 or visit cherryblossomroadrace.com. $12-$20. Presented by Wesley Glen Ministries.

Cherry Blossom Golf Tournament

Bowden Golf Course, 311 Millerfield Road. Hit one for the festival. Senior men’s two-man best ball tournament. 256-4101. cityofmacon.net. $90 per team.

International Food Fair

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Third Street Park between Mulberry and Walnut streets. Chow down on international dishes with live entertainment by Ernest Rogers under the cherry tree canopy. Beer sales onsite. Free admission. Presented by Cheddar’s.

PAWS for a Cause

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Central City Park, top of the park. Make good on your promise to your pooch with agility training demos and obedience 101. Presented by FURever Friends.

“Girls Night: the Musical”

3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. This show promises to have you laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles. 301-5470. $38 and $32 for groups of 10 or more.

16th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car Show

8-10 a.m. registration; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. show, Central City Park (rain date: Sunday). Enter your own beauty on wheels, or see fine favorites that might just spark your interest in a new-to-you old ride. 960-4240. freewebs.com/flagcitymc. $25. Free to look. Presented by Flag City Mustang Club.

Kachunga and the Alligator Show

2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Central City Park. Free. Presented by Flash Foods and Georgia Farm Bureau.

Nightly Concert: Georgia’s Premier Party Band

Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park. Featuring HERO from 6-7:30 p.m. and the Grapevine from 8-11 p.m. Free. Presented by State Bank.

Street Party

7 p.m. gates open, Third Street. Cherry Plaza Stage: Party on the pavement with national recording artist Rodney Atkins and openers Stevens Layne and Gasoline Brothers. rodneyatkins.com. Gateway Plaza Stage: Dance the night away with rapper, producer, musician, cartoonist Shock-G, the mastermind behind multi-platinum artists Digital Underground. Best known for the hit track “The Humpty Dance,” this group, alongside Nappy Roots, is prepared to party. Opener: Bo Ponder. shockg.com. $12 advance, $20 day of show. Presented by Georgia Lottery. Supported by Miller-Motte Technical College.

Sunday

Cherry Blossom Golf Tournament

Bowden Golf Course, 311 Millerfield Road. Hit one for the festival. Junior tournament. 256-4101. cityofmacon.net. $90 per team.

The Rev. Jimmy Waters Closing Worship Service

11 a.m. New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 475 Church St. Gather in pink in honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Free.

International Food Fair

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Third Street Park between Mulberry and Walnut streets. Chow down on international dishes with live entertainment under the cherry tree canopy by Ernest Rogers. Beer sales onsite. Free admission. Presented by Cheddar’s.

Concert: Bluegrass in the Park

11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park. Live bluegrass music. Free. Presented by State Bank.

Kachunga and the Alligator Show

Noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Central City Park. Free. Presented by Flash Foods and Georgia Farm Bureau.

Joyous Music for Organ

2 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Joby Bell brings to both the trained musician and the average listener a new appreciation for the wonders of the pipe organ. This concert is presented on the church’s 53-rank Schlicker pipe organ. 745-1631. stjosephmacon.com. Free.

Organ Concert

4 p.m. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. A showcase of young talent enjoyable for all, featuring organist Bryan Anderson. 745-3331. vinevillemethodist.org. Free.

Grand Finale

5 p.m. Wesleyan College; 4760 Forsyth Road. Fireworks at dusk, children’s activities, food vendors and live entertainment by Crankln’ Daddies. Picnics and blankets are encouraged at this closing event of the 30th annual festival. Free. Presented by Capital City Bank. Supported by Butler Automotive.