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The Festival at Central City Park

Presented By:DREW EXPOSITION AND COCA-COLA

EVENT HOURS:Monday-Friday & Sunday: Noon-10:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am-11:00 pm

ADMISSION:No admission or readmission 30 minutes prior to closing Two convenient entrances:Round Building at Central City Park, Presented by: AARPWillie Smokie Glover Road$5/person; Children 10 and under FREE!Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older.

PARKING:On a first-come, first-served, limited basis, park in two free parking lots within Central City Park — United Building parking lot and Luther Williams Field parking lot. Also provided are three free Park & Walk locations near Central City Park. Two parking lots are located along Walnut Street, and one lot is located along 7th Street. Please look for directional signage and pink flags noting our free Park & Walk locations. Overflow parking is located at a free Park & Walk Location on New Street and Riverside Drive (843 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA 31210). Handicapped parking is located inside Central City Park. Please enter the Festival at Willie Smokie Glover Drive and turn into the United Building parking lot on your right. Signs noting handicap parking spaces inside this parking lot are visible.Visit cherryblossom.com for parking locations. Parking in Cherry Blossom parking lots is FREE EVERY DAY!

FUN IN THE PARK:Drew Exposition and Coca-Cola, is the heart and

hub of the Cherry Blossom, featuring 10-days of magnificent midway rides, exciting exhibits, spectacular shows, incredible headliners and

fantastic food. Guests can buy individual ride tickets or take advantage of daily ride specials. Each day of the Festival, guests can participate in pay-one-price, unlimited midway rides. You’re sure to make lifelong memories when you enjoy $400,000 worth of free entertainment with a $5

admission. Children under 10 are FREE!

COMFORT STATION: DIAPER CHANGING AND NURSING FOR MOTHERS STATION Presented By: Ingleside Baptist ChurchThe Comfort Station provides separate areas for diaper changing, a quiet space for young children, and sensory needs for nursing mothers. Location: Next to Round Building

CONCESSIONS & VENDORSCome enjoy your favorite Festival food such as corn dogs, gyros, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and much more! Also onsite are caricature artists, henna tattooists and face painters.

Rides,Concerts, Food and FUN!

THE FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL CITY PARKEXHIBITS AND SHOWS

FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION! With exciting new shows including Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show, TimberWorks Lumberjack Show, Aquatic Acrobatic Show, Carrie McQueen Stilt Walker, ARCY: Street Artist and Meet and Greets with Marvel Universe Super Heroes, guests are sure to be entertained.

Marvel Universe Meet and Greetwith Spider-Man

March 29: 5:30-8:30 pm

Marvel Universe Meet and Greet with Captain America March 30: 2:00-7:30 pm

Marvel Universe Meet and Greetwith Black PantherApril 1: 2:00-7:30 pm

JURASSIC KINGDOM DINOSAUR SHOW *DAILY SHOWPresented by: ICB Construction Group Times: 12:30 pm, 2:45 pm, and 5:00 pm The all new Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show! Come meet Sparky, a 2-year-old baby T-rex, and all of his friends. Not only will you get to see life-like dinosaurs in action, but you will also have the opportunity to touch and interact with them throughout the show.Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, Middle Georgia Black Pages

AQUATIC ACROBATIC SHOW *DAILY SHOW Presented by: Michael Hostilo Attorneys at Law Times: 1:15 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:45 pmFive generations of the most talented performers will absolutely amaze you. Featuring world class acts, springboard maneuvers, living mermaids, aqua bola feats, and even a Jet Ski!!Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter

TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW *DAILY SHOWPresented by: Drew ExpositionTimes: 2:00 pm, 4:15 pm and 6:30pmTimberWorks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy and includes an opportunity for the audience to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. The show includes axe throwing, underhand and chopping, log rolling, crosscut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter

ARCY- STREET ARTIST *DAILY SHOWPresented by: ICB Construction GroupTimes: 2:00- 8:00 pmKnown for his paint splashed style of large-scale, street art, ARCY has been defining his skills for over a decade. As he travels the globe, ARCY continues to demonstrate his growing desire to leave his mark wherever he goes by giving back to humanity through public art.Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, Middle Georgia Black Pages

CARRIE MCQUEEN STILT WALKER: *ROAMING SHOWPresented By: Drew Exposition Dates: March 27 and March 29-April 5Carrie McQueen is the rarest of entertainers — an elegant, graceful performer with a wild streak of comedy thrown in. With years of experience at comedy, juggling, and interactive fun, Carrie

McQueen always delivers an exciting show. Her characters are larger than life, and everything she does is rated “G” for great entertainment!Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter

AMUSEMENT SPECIALS: EVERY DAY! Presented by: Drew ExpositionDates: Friday, March 27: $20 pay-one-price, unlimited midway rides, with $5 gate admission; Children 10 and under receive free gate admission. For both weekends, March 28-29 and April 4-5: $25 pay-one-price, unlimited midway rides (*On Saturday, March 28 and April 4, must be purchased by 3:00 pm), with $5 gate admission; Children 10 and under receive FREE gate admission. Monday-Friday, March 30- April 3: $20 pay-one-price, unlimited midway rides, with $5 gate admission; Children 10 and under receive FREE gate admission. Monday, March 30: All Active, Retired, Reserve, and Veteran Military, Department Of Defense Civilian Employees, First Responders and immediate family receive discounted, unlimited rides for $10 with ID. The pay-one-price, unlimited midway rides special may only be purchased at the midway. Media Partners: Fox 24 & ABC16, Cumulus, 13WMAZ, The Monroe County Reporter

NIGHTLY CONCERT SERIESPresented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages, The Monroe County Reporter Dates: Nightly from March 27- April 5Entertainment is included with $5/person park admission, children 10 and under free!Friday, March 27The Return: The Ultimate Beatles Experience (8:00-9:30 pm) Saturday, March 28Rock the Park featuring Lonestar (9:00-10:30 pm) Sunday, March 29A2Z: The Ultimate Party Band (8:00-9:30 pm) Monday, March 30Head Games: Tribute to Foreigner (8:00-9:30 pm)Tuesday, March 31Breakfast Club: An 80’s Tribute (8:00-9:30 pm)Wednesday, April 1Reese Soul and the Interludes (8:00-9:30 pm)Thursday, April 2AJ the DJ (5:00-9:45 pm)Friday, April 3The Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince (8:00-9:30 pm)Saturday, April 4Party In the Park featuring Uncle Kracker (9:00-10:30 pm) Sunday, April 5The Lotus Band (8:00-9:30 pm)

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

THE FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL CITY PARKPresented by: Drew Exposition and Coca-Cola Time: Noon-10:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: $5.00, Children 10 and under FREE! Exciting shows, concerts, fair food, amusement rides, vendors, exhibits, and more! See page 14-20 for more information.

SENIORS DAY AT CENTRAL CITY PARKPresented by: AARPTime: Noon-10:00 pm Location: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201All guests 55 and older will receive $1 off admissions at the Festival at Central City Park. Media Partner: The Monroe County Reporter

OPENING CEREMONY AT CENTRAL CITY PARK Time: Noon -1:00 pm Location: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION!International, state, and local dignitaries celebrate the 39th International Cherry Blossom Festival as they conduct the ribbon-cutting to open the 2020 Cherry Blossom Festival.

THE RETURN: THE ULTIMATE BEATLES EXPERIENCEPresented By: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! The Return has crafted a truly authentic, entertaining, and very exciting show. The band not only delivers a near perfect reproduction of a live Beatles concert, they capture the very essence of the Beatles. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

PINK PANCAKE BREAKFAST Produced By: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Time: 7:00-10:30 amLocation: United Building at Central City Park- 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: $5 per person; 5 and under-$3 per person Enjoy delicious pink pancakes served up by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 478-751-9180.

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ROCK THE PARK FEATURING LONESTARPresented by: Drew Exposition, YKK, Yuengling and Central Georgia Technical College on the Coca-Cola StageTime: 9:00-10:30 pm Location: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar, comprised of Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar & backing vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums), and Dean Sams (keyboards & backing vocals), has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million album units since their national launch in 1995, and achieved ten #1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed” (which was also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983’s “Islands in the Stream,” to top both charts). The band’s awards include a 1999 ACM Single of The Year for “Amazed” (the song also won the Song of the Year award), and the 2001 CMA Vocal Group of the Year. With over 100 dates worldwide per year, they are celebrating over 20 years together. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Supported by: Bud Light Seltzer, Navicent HealthMedia Partners: NBC41, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter

MARVEL UNIVERSE MEET AND GREET WITH SPIDER-MANLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GATime: 5:30-8:30 pmFREE WITH GATE ADMISSION!Join us at Central City Park and meet Marvel Universe’s Spider-Man face-to-face, and have your picture taken with the Super Hero with arachnid abilities. Spider-Man is a champion of the innocent who lives and fights with the wisdom of “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!”Media Partner: Fox24 & ABC16

A2Z: THE ULTIMATE PARTY BANDPresented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION! A2Z plays a very wide, diverse variety of music that consists of songs from artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind, & Fire, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many, many more. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

MONDAY, MARCH 30

HEROES DAY AT THE FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL CITY PARK Presented by: AARP, Museum of Aviation Foundation, Planters First Bank, Georgia VECTR Center, Paulk Landscaping, Apparel Authority Time: Noon -10:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Free admission to all Active, Retired, Reserve, and Veteran Military Members, Department Of Defense Civilian Employees, First Responders, and their immediate family, with ID. Pay-one-price discount with ID, for $10 unlimited midway rides!Media Partner: 13WMAZ and The Monroe County Reporter

MARVEL UNIVERSE MEET AND GREET WITH CAPTAIN AMERICALocation: Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover DriveTime: 2:00-7:30 pmFREE WITH GATE ADMISSION!Meet one of the world’s mightiest Marvel Universe Super Heroes and the leader of the Avengers—Captain America! On Heroes Day at Central City Park. Captain America is looking forward to signing autographs and taking pictures with his fans.Media Partner: Fox24 & ABC16

HEAD GAMES: A TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNERPresented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pm Location: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive,FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION! Head Games is an Atlanta based professional tribute act that perfectly recreates the music of one of the best known musical groups in history, Foreigner! Head Games plays all of the top songs that bring back the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s singles that people loved then and love to sing along with now. Let Head Games rock your world, and come party with one of the top tribute acts in the country. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia

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$2.00 TUESDAY AT CENTRAL CITY PARKTime: Noon-10:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Admission: $5.00, Children 10 and under FREE! $2 Tuesday: Enjoy $2 dollar concession specials from vendors located near the Coca-Cola Stage. Receive a $2 admission when you donate two (2) items at the admission gates. Donations help support Depaul USA Daybreak, located in Macon. Depaul USA Daybreak is a day resource center designed to assist homeless and impoverished persons in our community. Daybreak offers an escape from difficult living conditions and provides rest, sanctuary, and services designed to improve lives, restore dignity, and bring stability. Items for donation include, but are not limited to canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, unopened toiletries, over the counter medicine in original packaging, crackers, breakfast bars, and gift cards to supermarkets. For more information on Depaul USA Daybreak initiatives, visit https://depaulusa.org/programs/macon/.

BREAKFAST CLUB: 80’s TRIBUTE BAND Presented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201 FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION!The Breakfast Club® is the longest running, most recognized 80’s tribute band in the United States. Formed in 1993, the group was the first of its kind. The mission was simple: create an entertainment group that embodied the enigmatic, creative, and buoyant spirit of music and live performances of the original MTV generation of the 1980s. That mission remains today. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia

MARVEL UNIVERSE MEET AND GREET WITH BLACK PANTHERLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201Time: 2:00-7:30 pmFREE WITH GATE ADMISSION!This is your chance to meet T’Challa, the King of the secretive and highly advanced African nation of Wakanda, as well as, the powerful warrior known as the Black Panther! Meet your favorite Super Hero face-to-face and get an autograph and photo!Media Partner: Fox24 & ABC16

REESE SOUL AND THE INTERLUDESPresented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola StageTime: 8:00-9:30 pmLocations: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201 FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION!Reese Soul plays a medley of instruments from the cello to the synthesizer. He has worked with many artists from chart-toppers to local acts. His music is a marriage between smooth vocals with unforgettable melodies. The Interludes previously known as The Reese Soul Band is a collection of talented musicians that has accompanied Reese Soul in all of his musical endeavors since 2013. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

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PURE BARRE POP-UP CLASS Produced by: Pure BarreTime: 6:00-7:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201 on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION! Experience the nation’s leading barre workout at a FREE Pop-Up class! Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective, yet safest way to change your body. Each class is designed to lift your seat, tone your thighs, arms and abs, and burn fat. Participants should bring a yoga mat and water and must be 18 or older (or 16 with a legal guardian present). Learn more at purebarre.com/ga-macon, or call 478-757-8561.

KIDS DANCE PARTY WITH AJ THE DJ Presented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 5:00-6:30 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION!Andre A. Jones, “AJ the DJ”, is one of the most epic entertainers in Macon. Hosting the biggest kids dance party in Macon. AJ will spin age-friendly hits that will have all children dancing their hearts out. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

COLLEGE THROWDOWN WITH AJ THE DJ Presented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 6:30-10:00 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION!AJ, owner of AJ the DJ Entertainment, knows how to get the party started and keep it going. Hosting College Throwdown, AJ the DJ will create the biggest dance party Central City Park has ever seen. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

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THE PURPLE MADNESS: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE Presented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pmLocations: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201 FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION!The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time, Prince. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as high energy and a must see performance. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 PINK PANCAKE BREAKFASTPresented by: Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Time: 7:00-10:30 amLocation: United Building at Central City Park, 115 Admission: $5 per person; 5 and under-$3

PARTY IN THE PARK FEATURING UNCLE KRACKER Presented by: Drew Exposition, YKK, Yuengling, Central Georgia Technical College on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 9:00-10:30 pmFREE WITH PARK ADMISSION! After vaulting to stardom as a charismatic presence and chief collaborator in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, Uncle Kracker, songwriter, and performer, also known as Matthew Shafer, kicked off a stunning solo career of his own. His 2000 major label debut, double wide, fittingly went double-platinum and yielded #1 smash “Follow Me.” His 2002 follow-up reached gold status and spawned cross-format hits such as “In A Little While” and the powerful cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away” which set a Billboard record for most weeks at #1 on any chart, topping their #1 run on the Adult Contemporary radio charts for a staggering 28 weeks. Before Uncle Kracker flew up the charts for 5 weeks at #1 with “When the Sun Goes Down”, a duet with good friend Kenny Chesney, country music might’ve seemed an odd place to find the Detroit-based good-time Kid Rock alumni. But after a few summer tours with Chesney, Uncle Kracker reached country’s Top 10 with his double-platinum crossover hit “Smile”. Supported by: Bud Light Seltzer, Navicent Health, Texas RoadhouseMedia Partners: 41 WMGT, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter

THE LOTUS BAND Presented by: Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage Time: 8:00-9:30 pmLocation: The Festival at Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION!The Lotus Band is a combo that specializes in upbeat, R&B, blues, jazz, neo-soul and inspirational music. For more information, visit cherryblossom.com. Media Partners: 41 NBC, Cumulus, The Monroe County Reporter, NotiVision Georgia, Middle Georgia Black Pages

SUNDAY, APRIL 4