Spring has sprung, Atlanta! And one of the best ways to celebrate the new season is by seeing some beautiful cherry blossoms! These powder pink petals will soon bloom all over the state, and we can’t wait for all the photo ops and great memories! Keep scrolling to see 5 spots to enjoy Georgia’s gorgeous cherry blossoms!
1. International Cherry Blossom Festival
An hour or so away from Atlanta is the enchanting city of Macon. Every year in late March, the city hosts the International Cherry Blossom Festival.
Visitors, tourists and residents alike, can enjoy nearly 350,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees blooming around the city, along with a massive 10-day festival! This year the festival takes place form March 21st – 30th!
Get all the details about the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival here!2. Gibbs Garden
Home to the largest daffodil display in the country, this mind-blowing garden is definitely one of Georgia’s floral gems. Set on the sprawling estate of Jim Gibbs, you’ll see hundreds of Yoshino cherries (the same ornamental cherry trees that bloom at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.) in the gardens as well Kwanzan cherries, which bloom later and have double pink blooms.
3. Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens in Macon
It’s back to Macon for some more cherry blossom gorgeousness. Middle Georgia State University in Macon is home to the Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens. the Cherry Grove enjoys an extended blooming period, counting three Yoshino selections among its 10 varieties of weeping and upright cherry trees.
Learn more about the cherry blossoms on their website here!4. Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Although not a huge festival, this Cherry Blossom Fest still packs a punch with its fun, pink festivities. There’ll be art and craft booths, live music, children’s activities and food courts to celebrate the return of Spring.
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 22nd – 23rd, 2025, at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. Learn more on their website here!
5. Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
If you’re looking for a fun cherry blossom festival a little closer to town, check out Brookhaven’s Cherry Blossom Fest! This FREE festival will be hosted in Blackburn Park and features over 100 artists, a fun kids’ zone, a pet world, a classic car show, some truly mouthwatering treats, and of course, cherry blossoms!
And to top it all off, guests can expect musical performances from O.A.R. and Boys II Men (and more)!
Learn more on their website here!Don’t miss out on all the fun cherry blossom happenings right here in the ATL this year!