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THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL
THE ANNUAL THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL HAS BEEN GOING STRONG FOR 100+ YEARS! JOIN US APRIL 28-29, 2023!
Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, parades, and much more have been added to create a true community celebration. We invite you to plan a visit to our beautiful city and enjoy our Rose Show & Festival with us!
Applications are currently available for:
- Show & Shine Car & Truck Show Application
- Rose Parade Application
- Rose Fest Market Food Truck Application
Find Out What’s New This Year
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.
102nd Annual Rose Show
1pm – 5pm, Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville
The Rose Show is celebrating over 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. Entry categories will be Horticulture, Arrangements, and Photography.
Rose Parade
7:00 PM, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville
Watch as Thomasville comes to life with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more! Free admission.
Street Dance
8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville
Enjoy a free, live concert by the Swingin’ Medallions. Get down and boogie! It’s fun for the entire family. Free admission.
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.
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.
Old Towne Nutrition (127 E. Jackson St.) – Rose Blossom Shake
Smallcakes (127 N. Broad St.) – Rose Flavored Cupcakes
Burg Cookie Co. (130 N. Broad St.) – Red Velvet Rose Cookies
Farmer’s Daughter (106 N. Broad St.) – Floral Cocktails
Sweet Cacao Chocolates (108 E. Jackson St.) – Raspberry Rose Truffles, Vanilla Rose Macarons, Rose Scented Lemonade, Rose Prosecco
Empire Bagel (221 W. Jackson St.)
SASS Restaurant (420 W. Jackson St.)
Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop (123 S. Broad St.)
The Local Kickstand (114 S. Madison St.)
Grassroots Coffee (118 S. Broad St.)
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.