Thomasville Rose Show and Festival

THE ANNUAL THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL HAS BEEN GOING STRONG FOR 100+ YEARS! JOIN US APRIL 25-26, 2025!

Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade, and much more have been added to create a true community celebration. View this year’s Rose Show & Festival brochure or find out more below.

The deadline for the 2025 Rose Parade Application was April 4^th. Selected participants will be notified soon.
The deadline for 2025 Rose Fest Market Artisan Vendor applications was February 28^th. Selected vendors have been notified.
The deadline for the 2025 Rose Fest Market Food Truck applications was March 14^th. Selected vendors have been notified.

Orchids on Parade
9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

This show features orchids grown in a natural habitat by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Donations appreciated, open to the public.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9am with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

104th Annual Rose Show
1pm-5pm, Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville

The Rose Show is celebrating over 100 years of roses! Hundreds of heirloom and hybrid rose varieties will be on exhibit from growers throughout the Southeast. Open to the public.

Special performance by the Thomasville High School Band and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1pm with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Interested in entering a rose into the show? Entries should be brought to the back of the Rose Tent on Friday between 7:00am – 10:00am. Display items to showcase your entry will be provided. Simply cut your stem as long as possible and the rose specialists at the tent will assist you with the rest. Entry categories will be Horticulture, Arrangements, and Photography.

Want to learn more about entering a rose? Click here to view information regarding that process.

Standard Flower Show
2pm-5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

This show features several flower displays throughout the event focousing on floral beauty. There will also be a Children’s Butterfly Activity on Saturday.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2pm with the Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Rose Parade
7pm, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville

Watch as Thomasville comes to life with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more during our theme of “Where Roses Reign...Heritage Blooms.”

Click to view this year’s Rose Parade map.

Check back soon for the line-up information!

Street Dance ft. R&B, Inc.
8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville

Enjoy a free, live concert featuring R&B, Inc. and bring your family to dance the night away!

Orchids on Parade
9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

Orchids on Parade continues. This show features orchids grown in a natural habitat by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Donations appreciated, open to the public.

Civic Garden Club Flower Show
10am-5pm, Under the Big Top Tent beside The Ritz Amphitheater, 202 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Sponsored by the Civic Garden Club, enjoy beautiful roses, wild flowers, horticulture settings, potted plants, hanging baskets, table displays, and more! Free admission, donations appreciated, open to the public. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10am with the Rose City Symphonic Band (Lisa M. Foltz, Music Director and Conductor), Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Rose City “Show & Shine” Car & Truck Show
10am-2pm, Around the Historic Courthouse on Broad Street in Downtown Thomasville. On-Site Registration 9-11am. Parking opens at 8am.

Hosted by the Thomasville Police Department, come see unique and award-winning cars and trucks of all kinds! Proceeds benefit Thomasville Police Department Community Outreach Programs. Concert featuring Baby Gray. For more information, contact Corporal Crystal Parker by email at Crystal.Parker@thomasville.org. You can also register online here.

104th Annual Rose Show
10am-4:00pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

The Rose Show continues with hundreds of heirloom and hybrid rose varieties on exhibit from growers throughout the Southeast. Open to the public.

Rose Fest Market at The Ritz
10am-4pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Join us for an outdoor artisan market celebrating all things floral! Handcrafted artisans and makers from across the Southeast will have their handmade goods for sale. Enjoy food trucks, children’s activities, music by Red Clay Serenade, and more throughout the afternoon.

Standard Flower Show
10am-4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

This show continues featuring several flower displays throughout the event focusing on floral beauty. A free children’s butterfly activity will be offered from 10am-12pm.

Sip & Shop
12-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for a day of sipping, shopping, and fun! Check with individual store owners for specific hours.

Rose Fest Finale
6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Enjoy a free live concert featuring Blue Burden, and enjoy dancing and fun for the whole family. Food trucks will also be on site.

Roses in Restaurants
Try Something New & Exciting

Participating downtown bars and restaurants have masterfully created unique dishes, drinks, or desserts featuring the flavor of roses. Roses in Restaurants is celebrated the entire month of April.

2025 Participating Restaurants: (list growing daily)

Coyoacan: Rosé Cheeks Cocktail

Empire Bagel: Details coming soon.

Farmer’s Daughter Vineyards + Tasting Room: Rosé Sangria and Wine Cocktails made from local award-winning wines

Hubs & Hops Taproom: Rosé Sangria made with navel oranges, strawberries, grapefruit juice, rosé, served over ice, and topped with bubbly!

Liam’s Restaurant, Lounge & Cheese Shoppe: Rose City Special Cocktail

SASS (Sweet and Savory Sisters): Details coming soon.

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery: Raspberry Rose Cupcakes & Ice Cream

Sweet CaCao Chocolates: Rose Scented Gelato. Pistachio Rose Macaron. Pistachio Rose Cheesecake. Chocolate Roses. Rosé with Rose Petals.

Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop: Prosecco Rosé with Rose Petals. Cocktail “Roses for Mr. Jones.”

Farmers Daughter Vineyards Tasting Room Cocktail Smallcakes Cupcake

Pebble Hill Plantation

Enjoy a guided Grounds and Gardens Tour showcasing the history of Pebble Hill’s beautiful landscape. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the scenic grounds. Tour times are Friday, April 25 from 10:30 am-noon and 1-2:30 pm for $15 per person. 20% off all other admission from April 25-27. For more information, call (229) 227-5378.

The Thomasville History Center & Lapham-Patterson House

Explore, play, learn, and shop as you journey into Thomasville’s past. Save time and money with a Journey Pass to receive discounted admission at both locations. Visit thomasvillehistory.org for tour hours and to pre-purchase.

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Take a self-guided tour to view over 7,000 artifacts that share the history of black achievers. Open Friday, 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm. For more information, call (229) 226-5029.

Rose City Run & Walk

Sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA, visit ymca-thomasville.org for registration information.

Taste of Thomasville Food Tour

Indulge in the history and flavors of Thomasville as you stroll about downtown stopping at multiple restaurants getting savory bites of food seeped in history. Book tours online at tasteofthomasvillefoodtour.com.

Larger Than Life Photo Opportunities

Rose themed photo ops will be spread throughout the event area. These are perfect for capturing memories!

Hand Painted Commissioned Rose Signs

These specially commissioned art pieces can be found lining Broad Street. Created by artist Trish Land, these commemorative signs were specifically for our centennial celebration and can be viewed throughout the month of April.

Rose City Golf Classic

36 hole best ball golf tournament, flighted by handicap. Two person teams. Register by visiting countryoaksgolfcourse.org or call (229) 225-4333.

THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL

THE ANNUAL THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL HAS BEEN GOING STRONG FOR 100+ YEARS! JOIN US APRIL 25-26, 2025!

Orchids on Parade 9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

104th Annual Rose Show 1pm-5pm, Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville

Standard Flower Show 2pm-5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Rose Parade 7pm, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville

Street Dance ft. R&B, Inc. 8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville

Orchids on Parade 9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

Civic Garden Club Flower Show 10am-5pm, Under the Big Top Tent beside The Ritz Amphitheater, 202 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Rose City “Show & Shine” Car & Truck Show 10am-2pm, Around the Historic Courthouse on Broad Street in Downtown Thomasville. On-Site Registration 9-11am. Parking opens at 8am.

104th Annual Rose Show 10am-4:00pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

Rose Fest Market at The Ritz 10am-4pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Standard Flower Show 10am-4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Sip & Shop 12-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Rose Fest Finale 6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Roses in Restaurants Try Something New & Exciting

Participating downtown bars and restaurants have masterfully created unique dishes, drinks, or desserts featuring the flavor of roses. Roses in Restaurants is celebrated the entire month of April.

2025 Participating Restaurants: (list growing daily)

Pebble Hill Plantation

The Thomasville History Center & Lapham-Patterson House

Jack Hadley Black History Museum

Rose City Run & Walk

Taste of Thomasville Food Tour

Larger Than Life Photo Opportunities

Hand Painted Commissioned Rose Signs

Rose City Golf Classic

Orchids on Parade
9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

104th Annual Rose Show
1pm-5pm, Remington Avenue at Broad Street, Under the Tent, Downtown Thomasville

Standard Flower Show
2pm-5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Rose Parade
7pm, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville

Street Dance ft. R&B, Inc.
8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville

Orchids on Parade
9am-4pm, Inside the Municipal Building, 144 East Jackson Street

Civic Garden Club Flower Show
10am-5pm, Under the Big Top Tent beside The Ritz Amphitheater, 202 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Rose City “Show & Shine” Car & Truck Show
10am-2pm, Around the Historic Courthouse on Broad Street in Downtown Thomasville. On-Site Registration 9-11am. Parking opens at 8am.

104th Annual Rose Show
10am-4:00pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

Rose Fest Market at The Ritz
10am-4pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Standard Flower Show
10am-4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Sip & Shop
12-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Rose Fest Finale
6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way

Roses in Restaurants
Try Something New & Exciting