Follow the food: A Cherry Blossom Festival dining guide
There's many great places to grab a bite in Macon. Plan your Cherry Blossom Festival food stops with recommendations from The Melody's food reviewer.
In Full Bloom
In Full Bloom is our 2026 publication marking the International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia.
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Cherry-picked advice for Macon’s famous trees
Cherry blossoms are widely admired for their beauty, but keeping these trees healthy requires proper care.
Rose Hill Rambles return for festival
During this year’s Cherry Blossom festival, the Historic Macon Foundation will sponsor three Rose Hill Rambles: one on March 21, one on March 25 and one on March 27.
Ask a Local: Your Guide to the Cherry Blossom Festival
The Macon Melody spoke with members of the community about their favorite Cherry Blossom moments. This is your guide to the festival.
It began with a tree giveaway: the tradition that started it all
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon-Bibb Parks & Beautification planted more than 200 new trees along the Cherry Blossom Trail in the last year. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful also keeps the Fickling tradition alive with tree giveaways and sales.
It takes a village — and 2 miles of ribbon — to paint Macon pink
A whole city doesn't turn pink overnight. Read about the dedicated community members who help make it all possible for Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Cherry-picked advice for Macon’s famous trees
Cherry blossoms are widely admired for their beauty, but keeping these trees healthy requires proper care.
Rose Hill Rambles return for festival
During this year’s Cherry Blossom festival, the Historic Macon Foundation will sponsor three Rose Hill Rambles: one on March 21, one on March 25 and one on March 27.
Ask a Local: Your Guide to the Cherry Blossom Festival
The Macon Melody spoke with members of the community about their favorite Cherry Blossom moments. This is your guide to the festival.
It began with a tree giveaway: the tradition that started it all
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon-Bibb Parks & Beautification planted more than 200 new trees along the Cherry Blossom Trail in the last year. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful also keeps the Fickling tradition alive with tree giveaways and sales.
It takes a village — and 2 miles of ribbon — to paint Macon pink
A whole city doesn't turn pink overnight. Read about the dedicated community members who help make it all possible for Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival.