Carolyn Crayton Park
March 19-28
All Cherry Blossom events have been moved outdoors to ensure proper spacing for social distancing.
CDC safety guidelines and Macon-Bibb Executive orders will be followed.
• Masks are required • Temperature checks are mandatory • Guests with a temperature of 100.4+ will not be allowed
in the Park • Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an Adult 21+
• Admission ends 30 minutes prior to closing • No re-entry
Hours
Monday-Friday: Noon-10pm
Saturday: 10am-11pm
Sunday: Noon-10pm
Admission
Enter at the Round Building
$5/Person with
Children 10 & Under Free
Nightly Concerts
Join us each night at the
Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage
for our nightly headliner series.
Midway
We have exciting Midway Specials available every day!
Pay-One-Price Unlimited Rides!
FUN IN THE PARK
The Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park (formerly known as Central City Park), presented by Coca-Cola and Drew Exposition, is the heart and hub of the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Featuring 10-days of magnificent midway rides, exciting exhibits, spectacular shows, incredible headliners and fantastic food.
You’re sure to make lifelong memories when you enjoy $400,000 worth of free entertainment with a $5 admission. Children under 10 are FREE!
Concessions & Vendors
Come enjoy your favorite festival food such as corn dogs, gyros, cotton candy, funnel cakes, kettle corn and much more! Also onsite are caricature artists, henna tattooists and face painters.
Amusements and Games
Drew Exposition has been the leading provider of safe, family fun with amusement rides and games since 1949. This family owned is business is the most progressive and favorably known family midway. They are America’s Amusement Park…on tour!
Daily Ride Specials
Friday, March 19, 2021:
$20 pay-one-price | Unlimited Midway Rides
For both weekends(3/20-3/21 & 3/27-3/28)
$25 pay-one-price |Unlimited Midway Rides
*On Saturday, March 20 and March 27, must be purchased by 3:00 pm
Monday-Friday, March 22-26, 2021:
$20 pay-one-price | Unlimited Midway Rides
Shows and Attractions
Jurassic Kingdom
Come out and meet Sparky, our 2 year old baby T-REX and all of his friends at the all new JURASSIC KINGDOM DINOSAUR SHOW. Not only will you get to see life-like dinosaurs in action but you will get the opportunity to touch and interact with them throughout the show.
Shows are daily at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm
AQUATIC ACROBATS
Five generations of the most talented performers will absolutely amaze you. Featuring world class acts, springboard maneuvers, living mermaids, aqua bola feats, and even a Jet Ski! Featuring a 30-minute show, we guarantee that you and your family will have a great time
Shows are daily at 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm
Family Movie Night
For the first time at Carolyn Crayton Park, we will host Family Movie Night. Featuring Frozen 2, we encourage dressing up like your favorite characters, singing along, and enjoying the adventures of Anna and Elsa.
Concessions are available for purchase
Admission is $5; children 10 and under FREE!
March 23 @ 8pm
Daily Park Schedule
Come out and meet Sparky, our 2 year old baby T-REX and all of his friends at the all new Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show. Not only will you get to see life-like dinosaurs in action, but you will get the opportunity to touch and interact with them throughout the show. Shows are at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm. Five generations of the most talented performers will absolutely amaze you. Featuring world class acts, springboard maneuvers, living mermaids, aqua bola feats, and even a Jet Ski! Within a 30-minute show, we guarantee that you and your family will have a great time. Shows are at 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm. The “Ultimate King of Pop Experience” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. The electrifying performance of Michael Jackson’s top charting, award-winning catalog has thrilled crowds for decades and can be best described as magical, high energy and a “must see” performance. No other performer in history has had such an enormous influence in defining pop music for this generation and generations to come! The Pink Pancake Breakfast is Back!!! This much-loved event raises money to support the American Cancer Society. For JUST $5, enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, milk, coffee and orange juice. Come enjoy your favorite festival food such as corn dogs, gyros, cotton candy, funnel cakes, kettle corn and much more! Also on-site are caricature artists, henna tattooists and face painters. Presented by Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage - FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time, Prince. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as high energy and a must see performance. Come enjoy your favorite festival food such as corn dogs, gyros, cotton candy, funnel cakes, kettle corn and much more! Also on-site are caricature artists, henna tattooists and face painters. Presented by Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage - FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! - A2Z plays a very wide, diverse variety of music that consists of songs from artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind, & Fire, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many, many more. Come enjoy your favorite festival food such as corn dogs, gyros, cotton candy, funnel cakes, kettle corn and much more! Also on-site are caricature artists, henna tattooists and face painters. Free admission to all Active, Retired, Reserve, and Veteran Military Members, Department Of Defense Civilian Employees, First Responders, and their immediate family, with ID. Pay-one-price discount with ID for $10 unlimited midway rides! Head Games is an Atlanta based professional tribute act that perfectly recreates the music of one of the best known musical groups in history, Foreigner! Head Games plays all of the top songs that bring back the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s singles that people loved then and love to sing along with now. Let Head Games rock your world and come party with one of the top tribute acts in the country. Receive a $2 admission when you donate items at the admission gates to benefit All About Animals. All About Animals is a wonderful organization that rescues animals and find them their forever homes. The following items are needed by All About Animals to best care for their furry friends: For the first time at Carolyn Crayton Park, we will host Family Movie Night. Featuring Frozen 2, we encourage dressing up like your favorite characters, singing along, and enjoying the adventures of Anna and Elsa. Everyone 55 and older gets $1 off admission price at the Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park. Enjoy food, rides, shows and much more at a discounted rate! Reese Soul plays a medley of instruments from the cello to the synthesizer. He has worked with many artists from chart-toppers to local acts. His music is a marriage between smooth vocals with unforgettable melodies. The Interludes previously known as The Reese Soul Band is a collection of talented musicians that has accompanied Reese Soul in all of his musical endeavors since 2013. The Festival at CCP presents Thirsty Thursday, featuring drink specials for guests 21 and older. Drink specials are presented by Premier Events with locations near the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage. Enjoy your drink while AJ the DJ is on stage entertaining with hits throughout the decades. AJ, owner of AJ the DJ Entertainment, knows how to get the party started and keep it going. AJ the DJ will create the biggest dance party Carolyn Crayton Park has ever seen. Presented by Drew Exposition on the Coca-Cola Stage - FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! The Pink Pancake Breakfast is Back!!! This much-loved event raises money to support the American Cancer Society. For JUST $5, enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, milk, coffee and orange juice. FREE CONCERT WITH PARK ADMISSION! Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar, comprised of Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar & backing vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums), and Dean Sams (keyboards & backing vocals), has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million album units since their national launch in 1995, and achieved ten #1 country hits including "No News," "Come Crying To Me," and their crossover smash "Amazed" (which was also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983's "Islands in the Stream", to top both charts). The Lotus Band is a combo that specializes in upbeat, R&B, blues, jazz, neo-soul and inspirational music. Presented By: Media Partner:
Jurassic Kingdom
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Aquatic Acrobatics
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The Ultimate King of Pop Experience: A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Pink Pancake Breakfast
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Concessions and Vendors
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Concessions and Vendors
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
A2Z Band
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
CONCESSIONS AND VENDORS
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Heroes Day at Carolyn Crayton Park
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Head Games
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
$2 Tuesday at Carolyn Crayton Park
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Puppy Pads, Canned Puppy Food, Bones, Treats, Toys, Cleaning Supplies, Trash Bags, Blankets, Laundry Detergent
Also on $2 Tuesday, enjoy $2 dollar concession specials from vendors located near the Coca-Cola Stage.
*Restrictions Apply
Family Movie NIght Featuring Frozen 2
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The movie begins at 8pm, and we encourage you to join us before Frozen 2 for the Princess and Poodle Party. Cherry Blossom Royalty and Petals have planned an evening full of family fun. At 6pm, the Cherry Blossom Queen will read a book under one of the food tents. Following the reading, the Cherry Blossom Royalty will lead guests in a variety of activities—decorating crowns, coloring, and games.
Concessions are available for purchase from 14 setups located by the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage. Family Movie Night takes place on $2 Tuesday so concessionaires will offer $2 food specials. You can also receive $2 admission when you donate items to All About Animals. Click here for more information on $2 Tuesday.
Admission is $5; children 10 and under FREE!
Pods will be setup for families and friends to enjoy Frozen 2 at a safe social distance. Chairs are provided, but you can also bring your own chair. We ask that you remove the chair from its bag at the admission gates so we can ensure no hidden items are brought into the Park.
Seniors Day at Carolyn Crayton Park
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Reese Soul & The Interludes
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Thirsty Thursday at Carolyn Crayton Park
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
*Restrictions apply.
AJ the DJ
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The Return: THE ULTIMATE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The Return got its start back in 1995 when four young friends got together to play their favorite Beatles songs just for the fun of it. It wasn’t long before they played in front of an audience at the request of a friend and as it turned out, were very well received.
Pink Pancake Breakfast
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
Party in the Park Featuring Lonestar
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
The Lotus Band
Carolyn Crayton Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon
2021 Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park
Health and Safety Policies
- Face masks are required unless eating or drinking.
- Mandatory temperature checks when entering the Park. If your temperature is above 100.4, you will stand to the side for 5-10 minutes,
and then another check will take place. If your temperature is once again is over 100.4, you will not be allowed to enter the Park. - The CDC approved Clorox 360 will be used to clean bathrooms, tables, chairs, portable restrooms, etc.
- Increased portable restrooms, hand washing stations, and hand sanitizing stations throughout the Park.
- Restrooms will be cleaned regularly with the Clorox 360. Cleaning times will be posted on the door.
- There will be entry-only locations (Round building and top of the Park) and one exit-only location (side across from the old United Building) to reduce guests passing each other.
- Pods will be setup in front of the stage for guests to enjoy local, regional, and national acts.
- Guests are allowed to bring in chairs to cut down on touchpoints. Chairs must be removed from the bag at admissions to ensure no items are hidden in the bag.
- Our midway provider will strictly enforce the following:
- Disinfect all surfaces with the chemical KOC-86 that is administered with a fogging device – KOC-86 protects for up to four (4) days
- Disinfect all surfaces daily as an extra precaution
- All employees are required to wear face masks
- Temperature checks are taken each morning
- All staff, vendors, etc.:
- Required to wear masks
- Mandatory temperature checks when checking in each morning