THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL

Rose City Walk
8:30am, By Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 East Washington Street

Sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA, click here for registration and additional information.

Orchids on Parade
9am – 4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

Orchids on Parade continues. This show features orchids grown in a natural habitat by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Free admission, donations appreciated, open to the public.

Civic Garden Club Flower Show
10am – 5pm, Under the Big Top Tent beside The Ritz Amphitheater, 202 South Stevens Street

Sponsored by the Civic Garden Club, enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers, horticulture settings, potted plants, hanging baskets, table displays, and more! Free admission, donations appreciated, open to the public. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10am with the Rose City Symphonic Band, Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Rose City “Show & Shine” Car & Truck Show

10am – 4pm, Around the Historic Courthouse on Broad Street in Downtown Thomasville. On-Site Registration 8-10am

Hosted by the Thomasville Police Department, come see unique and award-winning cars and trucks of all kinds! Awards announced during the show including. Proceeds benefit Thomasville Police Department Youth Programs. Pre-register here or on-site from 8-10am. For more information, contact Sergeant Chris Brock at (229) 227-2604 or Corporal Crystal Parker at (229) 227-3290.

102nd Annual Rose Show
10am – 4pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

The Rose Show continues with hundreds of heirloom and hybrid rose varieties on exhibit from growers throughout the Southeast. Free admission, open to the public.

Rose Fest Market at the Ritz
11am – 5pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street

Join us for an outdoor artisan market celebrating all things ROSES! Handcrafted artisans and makers from across the Southeast will have their handmade goods for sale. Stroll through larger-than-life historic photo installations representing traditions of past parades and rose shows. Enjoy food trucks, children’s activities, music, and more throughout the afternoon.

Sip & Shop
5 – 10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for a night of sipping, shopping, and fun!

Rose Fest Finale & Fireworks
7-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street

Enjoy a free live concert by The Company Band. Pick up your favorite beer or wine from a local merchant and enjoy dancing and fun for the whole family. Free admission. Food trucks will also be on site, and fireworks will immediately follow the concert around 9:15 pm.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Open for self-guided tours Friday, 10am-4pm & Saturday, 11am-4pm. General admission will be $1! For more info, call (229) 226-5029.

Rose City Run & Walk

Sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA, visit ymca-thomasville.org for registration information.

Thomasville History Center
725 North Dawson Street

History Center Teen Apprentices will be hosting an Open House Saturday, April 29 from 1pm-3pm to share their projects with the public in addition to regular self-guided admission. Call 229-226-7664 for more info.

Pebble Hill Plantation
1251 US Highway 319 South

Enjoy a 20% discount on general admission fees during Rose Show weekend. Additional special tours include a guided Green Arrow Tour & Picnic on Friday from 10:30am-12:30pm with a delightful catered box lunch on the scenic grounds. The Guided Tour showcases the historic native plantings on the main grounds and gardens. The special tour is $30/person, advance registration is required. For more information, visit pebblehill.com or call 229-226-2344.

Taste of Thomasville Food Tour

Indulge in the history and flavors of Thomasville as you stroll about downtown stopping at multiple restaurants getting savory bites of food seeped in history Book tours online at tasteofthomasvillefoodtour.com.

Rose City Golf Classic
Country Oaks Golf Course, 6481 Georgia Highway 122 North

Two person team tournament sponsored by Country Oaks Golf Course on April 22-23. Regular play will be limited on both days. For more information, call 229-225-4333 or click here.

Downtown Merchant Window Decorating Contest

Participating Downtown merchants have gone all out this year to celebrate Thomasville’s Rose Festival - be sure to check out their decorated windows! Take a stroll through Downtown and check out all of the beautiful windows.

Larger Than Life Photo Opportunities

Rose themed photo ops will be spread throughout the event area. These are perfect for capturing memories!

Hand Painted Commissioned Rose Signs

These specially commissioned art pieces can be found lining Broad Street. Created by artist Trish Land, these commemorative signs were made last year specifically for our centennial celebration and can be viewed throughout the month of April.