Sea lions & dogs & pigs, oh my: Live animal performances in Macon for Cherry Blossom Fest.

High-flying dogs and pigs running as fast as their little legs will let them are among the variety of live animals performing at Macon’s annual International Cherry Blossom Festival.

Even a sea lion will frolic at the grassy Carolyn Crayton Park at 150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive.

While a pink fur-dyed poodle is usually the star of the festival – as seen already painted outside of Fatty’s Pizza on Cherry Street – this year’s lineup highlights aquatic and farm animals, as well as furry friends doing creative acts.

Most of the animal shows, races and parties are free.

Here’s where you can find them from March 21 to 30:

Sea Lion Splash

Viewers can watch a sea lion perform tricks at Carolyn Crayton Park.

Shows are scheduled for 2:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. March 21 and 24-28; 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. March 22 and 29; and 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 23 and 30.

Tickets cost $10 per day; kids 10 years old and younger get in free. Tickets are free for everyone on weekdays before 5 p.m. The ticket covers the festival entrance fee at the park.

Ready Go Dog Show

Professional Frisbee-retrieving dogs will jump through high hurdles at the command of their handlers.

Shows are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. March 21, and 24 to 28; 1:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 22 and 29; and 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 23 and 30.

Tickets cost $10 per day; kids 10 years old and younger get in free. Tickets are free for everyone on weekdays before 5 p.m. The ticket covers the festival entrance fee at the park.

Show-Me-Swine Racing

Pigs will compete in three running races per show, with “comedy, crowd participation and prizes,” the festival website said.

Shows are scheduled for 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. March 21, and 24 to 28; 10:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m March 22 and 29; and 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 23 and 30.

Tickets cost $10 per day; kids 10 years old and younger get in free. Tickets are free for everyone on weekdays before 5 p.m. The ticket covers the festival entrance fee at the park.

Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition

Athletic pups will have the chance to qualify in a national diving competition.

Dogs will pounce off a diving board into a pool of water to test how far they can jump. Those who qualify in Macon will get closer to competing in the Premier Dock Jumping Organization’s Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, a televised event in partnership with Purina.

Even non-competing dogs can jump in for $20 per dog, per day.

The competitions are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. March 22.

This is not a ticketed event and the public can watch for free. The pool will sit on Second Street in downtown Macon.

Wiener Dog Race

The new title of “Fastest Wiener Dog in Middle Georgia” is up for grabs.

Dachshunds, usually quite fast for their size, will race down Cherry Street from 12 to 1 p.m. March 22.

This is not a ticketed event and the public can watch for free.

Pinkest Puppy Party

It doesn’t get more pink than pink beer and pink party animals.

Dogs and their owners can celebrate at Barks N’ Brews for a pink costume competition with limited edition pink beer.

“Bonus points for matching outfits!” the festival website said.

The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. March 22.

Don’t have a dog? You get in free.

Entry with a dog requires either a $10 one-time daily pass, $30 monthly pass or $265 annual membership.