We are thrilled to recognize this accomplishment and continue to build off of our successes with world-class programming and experiences for the whole family."
Macon, Georgia – The Cherry Blossom Festival is thrilled to announce the stellar economic impact from the 2023 Festival. According to Visit Macon, our community received a $5.5 million-dollar economic impact during the 10 days of the internationally-award winning Festival. Additionally, visitors from 50+ miles had an impressive increase of 21.2% with an average stay of 1.3 days.
The immense growth of the Festival over the last seven years is a testament to the leadership of President and CEO Stacy Moore, valued sponsors, committed staff members and dedicated Festival board members with guidance from Festival Chair Kenny Burgamy and Board Chair Elizabeth Cleveland. Our partners at Visit Macon and the Macon-Bibb County government also provided unparalleled support for the event celebrating the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. “We were overjoyed to share the ‘Pinkest Party on Earth’ with our Macon-Bibb community and welcome our visitors from near and far. We are pleased with the substantial increase of guests from a 50+ mile radius and consider it further validation of the impact Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival has at a local, regional and state level,” Moore said. “We are thrilled to recognize this accomplishment and continue to build off of our successes with world-class programming and experiences for the whole family,” she added.
About the Cherry Blossom Festival:
Founded by Carolyn Crayton in 1982, Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival works to enhance the quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride of all Macon and Middle Georgia residents through the encouragement, development, and coordination of selected recreational, cultural, educational and social activities. Through each activity the Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the Macon and Middle Georgia community by honoring “Love, Beauty, and International Friendship.”
The 2024 Festival will take place March 15-24, 2024. For programming and more information visit
https://cherryblossom.com
