THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL

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

This show features orchids grown in a natural habitat by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Free admission, donations appreciated, open to the public.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9am with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Thomasville Garden Club Luncheon & Fashion Show
12:30 pm, Courtyard by Marriott Thomasville Downtown, 207 South Dawson Street

Don’t miss this lovely opportunity to kick-off Rose Show & Festival weekend with a delicious lunch and divine fashion. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance from a Garden Club member or at the Thomasville Visitors Center, 144 East Jackson Street. For more information, call 229-228-7977.

100^th Annual Rose Show
1pm – 5pm, Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville

The Rose Show is celebrating 100 years of roses! Hundreds of heirloom and hybrid rose varieties will be on exhibit from growers throughout the Southeast. Free admission, open to the public.

Special performance by the Thomasville High School Band, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1pm with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Interested in entering a rose into the show? Entries should be brought to the back of the Rose Tent on Friday between 7:00am – 10:00am. Display items to showcase your entry will be provided. Simply cut your stem as long as possible and the rose specialists at the tent will assist you with the rest. For additional information, click on the links below:

• Horticulture Entry Information
• Arrangements Entry Information
• Photography Entry Information

Standard Flower Show
Theme: Celebrating 100 Years in Bloom
2:00 – 5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 South Broad Street

The Standard Flower Show, sponsored by the Thomasville Garden Club, will have a theme of Celebrating 100 Years in Bloom and will feature beautiful horticulture displays and floral designs. Donations appreciated, open to the public.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2 pm with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Sip & Shop with Live Music - New Event
5:00 – 9pm, Downtown Thomasville

Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for an evening of sipping, shopping, and fun! Shops and restaurants will have extended hours, and musical acts will be set throughout the event area to entertain you while you enjoy the magic of downtown.

Historic Parade Experience - New Event
5:00 – 9pm, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville

You’re invited to step back in time and discover 100 years of festivities, flowers, and fun at the historic parade experience! Interact with larger than life historic photo installations that represent traditions of past parades and rose shows. Meet our Rose Queen and Court as we pay tribute to all of our past Rose Queens. This is the perfect opportunity to see the event’s history in action. Free admission, open to the public.

Virtual Rose City 5K Run/Walk
8 – 11am, Drive-by pick-up at Scott Elementary School, 100 North Hansell Street

Sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA, participants can complete the run or walk virtually between April 3-24. Registration and more information can be found here.

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

Two person team tournament sponsored by Country Oaks Golf Course. Regular play will be limited on both days. Download a registration form here. For more information, call 229-225-4333 or visit www.countryoaksgolfcourse.org

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 – New Location
10am – 5pm, Under the Big Top Tent at The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 Stevens Street

Sponsored by the Civic Garden Club, this year’s theme is The Garden Therapy. 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.

100^th 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.

Standard Flower Show
Theme: Celebrating 100 Years in Bloom
10am – 4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 South Broad Street

The Standard Flower Show continues. This year’s theme is Celebrating 100 Years in Bloom and will feature beautiful horticulture displays and floral designs. Saturday will also feature a children’s pollinator activity on the front lawn of the Garden Center from 10:00am–noon, ages 3-10. Donations appreciated, open to the public.

Rose Fest Market at the Ritz – New Event
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 throughout the day. Food trucks will also be available, so be sure to come hungry! You’re Maker will also host FREE crafts for children including make your own beaded necklaces, handmade paper crowns, sun catchers, and more. Everyone can also join in on the creation of a community silk flower sculpture project.

Celebrating Roses at Pebble Hill Plantation – New Event
11am, Pebble Hill Plantation, 1251 US 319 South

Hosted by Pebble Hill Plantation, they have established a Pebble Hill Rose Garden in a tribute to more than 100 years of gardening on the beautiful main grounds. Staff and friends will have a ribbon cutting and tour of the newly planted Rose Garden which includes unique heritage roses and a special Hanna family rose grafted from a 100-year-old heirloom plant. For more information, visit pebblehill.com or call (229) 226-2344.

^“Show & Shine” Car & Truck Show
noon – 4pm, Registration Begins at 11am, Around the Courthouse on Broad Street

Sponsored by the Thomasville Police Department, come see unique and award-winning cars and trucks of all kinds! Registration begins at 11:00am, and winners will be announced by the end of the show. Free admission, open to the public.For more information, contact (229) 227-7075. Register here or the morning of the event.

Spring Floral Design Lunch and Learn
noon – 2pm, Pebble Hill Plantation, 1251 US 319 South

Enjoy a box lunch while learning how to master floral design! Jimmy Singletary of Singletary’s Flowers will deonstrate the expert floral placement tips that helped name him Georgia State Florist Association Designer of the Year. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased here, and includes a box lunch.

Sip & Shop with Piped-in Music - New Event
5 – 9pm, Downtown Thomasville

Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for an evening of sipping, shopping, and fun! Piped in music will be set throughout the event area to entertain you while you enjoy the magic of downtown.

Roses in Restaurants
Try Something New & Exciting

Participating downtown bars and restaurants have masterfully created unique dishes, drinks, or desserts featuring the flavor of roses. Roses in Restaurants is only held once a year during the Rose Show and Festival, so don’t miss out. This is your chance to savor something delicious and distinctive throughout all three days of our Festival! Participants include: The Sweet and Savory Sisters Restaurant; Liam’s Restaurant, Lounge & Cheese Shoppe; Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards Tasting Room; Chop House on the Bricks; Sweet Cacao Chocolates; Grassroots Coffee Co.; The Kickstand; Hubs and Hops; Sweet Grass Dairy; Empire Bagel and Delicatessen; AJ Moonspin; Q Cafe; Frida’s Mexican Restaurant.

Thomasville History Center
725 North Dawson Street

Visit the Thomasville History Center for a step back into time and learn about the rich history of Thomasville. The grounds will be open for tours during Rose Show. While you are there, stop by to view the Rose Show display in the front two rooms at the Center to see more historic information on the centennial celebration of the festival. Call 229-226-7664 for additional information.

Pebble Hill Plantation
1251 U.S. Highway 319 South

Don’t miss Pebble Hill while you’re in town! The plantation will be open for self-guided grounds tours and guided Main House tours on Friday and Saturday, with a 20% discount off admission. On Sunday, the Main House will be closed but will offer guided grounds tours. Reservations recommended for all tours.

Make plans to attend a ribbon cutting and tour of a newly planted rose garden on Saturday at 11am, which includes a special Hanna family rose grafted from a 100 year old heirloom plant. For more information, call 229-226-2344.

Taste of Thomasville Food Tour

You will truly get all the flavors of Thomasville while on this trip! The Food Tour will be doing their regular day tours on Friday and Saturday and After Hours evening tour on Saturday night. Book tours online at tasteofthomasvillefoodtour.com.

Downtown Merchant Window Decorating Contest

Participating downtown merchants have gone all out this year to celebrate 100 years of roses - be sure to check out their decorated windows!

Larger Than Life Photo Opportunities

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

Commemorative Hand Painted Circle Signs on Historic Light Poles

These specially commissioned art pieces can be found lining Broad Street. Created by artist Trish Land, these commemorative signs were made specifically for the 100th celebration and can be viewed throughout the month of April. One rose sign was specially selected as the back of this year’s festival tee shirt. Shirts can be purchased at the Thomasville Visitors Center, 144 East Jackson Street (while supplies last).

Plein Air Artists

During the weekend, look for plein air artists, affiliated with Pines & Palms, painting beautiful rose-inspired scenery in different areas of downtown.

Thomasville Center for the Arts

Visit the “Unvacant Lot” at 217 West Jackson Street and experience an art exhibit of painted roses by artist Trish Land. On Saturday from 10 am-2 pm, kids can enjoy artistic activities like stamped roses (ages 2-7), paper roses (ages 8-13), and all ages an enjoy the Imagination Playground Blocks and Land of Roses Exhibition Activity Book.