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Thomasville Rose Show & Festival
April 26 - 28, 2012
Celebrating 91 Years!
Held in beautiful downtown Thomasville, the Rose Festival has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920’s! Enjoy roses, roses, and more roses, plus two parades, live music and street dance, arts & crafts, fantastic food and so much more! Plus, most events are free! The schedule below will help you plan but don't forget to check our calendar for even more events during this festive week!
Click to read a great press release about our festival!
Click to view the 2012 Schedule of Events brochure.
Annual Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 26
34th Annual Children’s Rose Bud Parade ~ 7 p.m., Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville, possibly the cutest parade featuring hundreds of area children!
Click for the 2012 Rose Bud Parade Application (PDF) ~ Click for the 2012 Rose Bud Parade Line Up Information (PDF)
Friday, April 27
91st Annual Rose Show ~ 1:45 p.m. - 6 p.m., Broad Street at Remington Avenue, Downtown Thomasville, ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Thomasville's 2012 Rose Queen, Emma Fennelly and local dignitaries.
6th Annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street, showcasing orchids grown by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Free admission. Information: 229-224-8332.
64th Annual Rose Parade ~ 7 p.m., Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville, everyone loves a parade and this one is no exception! Watch as Thomasville rolls out its “rose” carpet with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more! Grand Marshals - Thomasville's Man & Woman of the Year; Honorary Grand Marshals - Georgia Supreme Court Justices
14th Annual Street Dance ~ 8:30 p.m., immediately following the parade, intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets featuring The Swingin' Medallions!
Step Into The Past at Thomas County Museum of History, Friday & Saturday ~ Presentations and exhibits about Thomasville’s Victorian history and the Rose Show tradition and Thomasville Collects at Lapham-Patterson House., Friday - Sunday.
Special Event: Supreme Court Special Session in Thomasville The Supreme Court of Georgia will hold oral arguments in Thomasville Friday morning, at 10 AM at the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. In the evening, the seven justices will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals in the 64th Annual Rose Parade. Public Information Officer, Georgia Supreme Court, Jane Hansen, 404-651-9385, hansenj@gasupreme.us.
Saturday, April 28
91st Annual Rose Show ~ 10 a.m., Continues under the big top on Broad Street at Remington Avenue, hundreds of hybrid rose varieties and breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the southeast.
71st Annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., under the big top in Paradise Park. Enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers and horticulture presented by the Thomasville Civic Garden Club.
6th Annual Orchids on Parade ~ 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Continues inside the Genealogical Library at 135 North Broad Street featuring exhibits showcasing orchids grown by the Thomasville Orchid Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Free admission. Information: 229-224-8332.
Art in the Park ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Paradise Park on South Broad St., featuring arts, crafts, great food and children’s activities throughout the day. Free admission.
Rose of Sharon Praise Concert ~ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Paradise Park, featuring Root 3:16 and other local praise bands performing contemporary Christian music.
10th Annual City of Roses Show~N~Shine Car & Truck Show ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., (Registration at 9 a.m.), around the Courthouse on North Broad Street, view award winning, and unique, cars and trucks. Registration & Information: 229-227-3288.
Bark in the Park ~ 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Paradise Park, lots of fun for dog lovers, bring your pooch and join in the fun! Information: 229-228-0613.
35th Annual Rose City 10K Run ~ 8 a.m., in front of the Post Office on Broad Street. Registration information can be obtained by calling 229-226-9878.
33rd Annual 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under) ~ 9:30 a.m., in front of the Post Office on Broad Street. Registration information can be obtained by calling 229-226-9878.
Rose City Golf Classic ~ Saturday & Sunday - April 28th & 29th, Country Oaks Municipal Golf Course, 36-hole, two-person, best ball tournament. For more information visit www.countryoaksgolfcourse.org or call 229-225-4333.
Step Into The Past at Thomas County Museum of History, Friday & Saturday ~ Presentations and exhibits about Thomasville’s Victorian history and the Rose Show tradition and Thomasville Collects at Lapham-Patterson House., Friday - Sunday.
Call the Thomasville Visitors Center at 229-228-7977 or
Toll Free 866-577-3600 for further information.
A Top 100 Event in North America - American Bus Association! 
A Top 20 Event in the Southeast - Southeast Tourism Society!
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