PRESS RELEASE
For Information, Contact:
Hannah Theus, Director of Marketing and Fulfillment
Phone: (404) 307-9622 – htheus@cherryblossom.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 23, 2025
Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Kenna Scragg as Festival Chair, Invites Applications to Participate in Award-Winning Event
Macon, Georgia – The Festival is excited to announce that Kenna Scragg will serve as the 2025 Festival Chair. The Festival will be held March 21-30, 2025 and execution of the internationally award-winning event is underway. Kenna Scragg is the president at ICB Construction Group in Macon, GA. A native of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Kenna earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction from the University of Florida and holds a Certification in Management in Lean Construction. He is also a licensed general contractor in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Throughout his career, Kenna has focused on the Construction Management and Design Build markets, specializing in K-12, Higher Education, and Government Institutions. As president at ICB, Kenna provides leadership and guidance in areas like project management, field supervision, estimating, and preconstruction. He is a hands-on leader, often managing special projects and working through the details as the projects progress.
Kenna is the proud father of Jackson, Rachel, Gavin, Katie, and Kensley. He is also an involved member of his community, serving on the Cherry Blossom Board of Directors and the W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy Governance Board of Directors. This year, Kenna will serve as the Festival Chair of the Cherry Blossom Board of Directors, leading the board in organizing and overseeing one of Macon’s most beloved community events, the Cherry Blossom Festival. Kenna has been an active member of the Cherry Blossom Board for years, and under his leadership at ICB Construction Group, the company has proudly sponsored the Festival for many years, further demonstrating his and ICB’s commitment to the community.
Additionally, applications to participate in the internationally award-winning Cherry Blossom Festival are open. Whether you’re interested in serving on the Royal Court; as an indoor vendor, outdoor vendor, or community stage act at the Festival Carolyn Crayton Park; as a Bed Race, Wiener Dog Race, or Parade participant; or at the Cherry Market or Food Truck Frenzy, apply today. Community sanctioned event applications are also open, which are events that are planned and funded by another group or organization that desires to connect their event with the festival, like the Pink Pancake Breakfast. Visit our website to apply and for all necessary information and deadlines.
Last but not least, the Festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and patron program members. If you’re interested in sponsoring the Festival, please email htheus@cherryblossom.com. If you’re interested in becoming a Patron Program member, a $1,000 contribution, please email joneal@cherryblossom.com. Print and media deadlines are approaching so please reach out today.
About the Cherry Blossom Festival:
Founded by Carolyn Crayton in 1982, the Cherry Blossom Festival through its diverse programming and events enhances sense of place, quality of life, community fellowship, and civic pride of all Macon and Middle Georgia residents. The Festival achieves this through economic impact, veterans support, educational opportunities, showcasing local organizations and artists, and community coordination of recreational, cultural, and social activities.
The 2025 Festival will take place March 21-30, 2025. For programming and more information visit https://cherryblossom.com
