The Macon Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is almost back. Here’s your guide to parking, rules
The Cherry Blossom Festival is back for 2026 in Macon from Mar. 20-29th.
Macon is known as the cherry blossom capital of the world and each year around this time, Macon becomes a “pink, cotton-spun paradise” where “hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory.”
The festival attracts visitors from all over the city, across the state and surrounding states to enjoy festival attractions like the Cherry Blossom Ball, Air Dogs Diving Competition, parade, live music, rides and food vendors.
But before you go, there are some things to know, like where to park and rules for festival-goers. Here’s what to know:
Where should I park at the Cherry Blossom Festival?
A festival map is available online, which shows locations of attractions, parking and restrooms.
Parking for the festival will be available downtown on Cherry Street as well as Riverside, Coliseum Drive and outside of Carolyn Crayton Park.
What rules should I know at the festival?
Here are the policies and procedures for those entering Carolyn Crayton Park:
- All guests are allowed to carry a clear bag. Clear bags do not include tinted plastic, printed pattern plastic, or mesh bags. Guests are also allowed one (1) unopened water bottle.
- Diaper Bags – Parents and guardians with a baby or toddler present at admissions will be permitted to enter with a diaper bag. The diaper bag will be searched and tagged by security at the admission gates. The tag must remain on the bag while in the park.
- If you arrive to CCP without a clear bag, you will be asked to return the bag to your car. Any bags left outside the gates within our footprint will be disposed of for security reasons.
Other rules:
- Children 15 & under MUST be Chaperoned by an Adult 21+ *Subject to ID Check
- No Re-entry
- No Admission or Re-admission 1 Hour Prior to Closing
- No Outside Food or Drink
- No Coolers
- No Pets
- No Drones
- No Offensive Clothing
- No Ski Masks
- Subject to Search at Any Time
- Lawn chairs are permitted for the Nightly Concert Series
Are you excited for the festival? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
