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. Click here to find out the history of this event that’s now over 100 years old!

2025 Rose Parade Application – Deadline April 4^th
The deadline for 2025 Rose Fest Market Artisan Vendor applications was February 28^th. Selected vendors will be notified after March 10^th.
The deadline for the 2025 Rose Fest Market Food Truck applications was March 14^th. Selected vendors will be notified after March 17^th.

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.

104th Annual 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.

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!

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 South Stevens Street

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, 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! Awards announced during the show. Proceeds benefit Thomasville Police Department Community Outreach Programs. 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-4:30pm, 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 S. Stevens Street

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

104th Annual Standard Flower Show
10am-4pm, 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.

Sip & Shop
2-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for a night of sipping, shopping, and fun! Participating retail shops are open until 7 or 8 pm, restaurants are open later. Check with individual store owners for specific hours.

Rose Fest Finale
6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street

Enjoy a free live concert featuring Blue Burden and food trucks..

Below is 2024 info… be on the lookout for 2025 details soon, including a special from Downtown’s newest beverage spot Kin Wine Market & Lounge!

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.

2024 Participating Restaurants:

Coyoacan Mexican Restaurant: Show Stopper Cocktail

Tvelo Brewing Company: Rose City Lager, Rose Seltzer

Hubs and Hops: Rose Sangria, Dry Rosé, Prosecco Rosé, Brut Rosé

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery: Rosey Rosé Cupcake

Grassroots Coffee: City of Roses Latte

Farmer’s Daughter Vineyard and Tasting Room: Sunny Rosé, Rose Sangria

Liams Restaurant, Lounge, and Cheeseshoppe: Rose City Special Cocktail

SASS!/ Bar Mason: La Vie En Rose Cocktail

Old Towne Nutrition: Rose Blossom Shake

Sweet CaCao Chocolates: Rose Cardamom Macaron, Rose Inspired Italian Soda, Tequila Rose Truffle

1861 Distillery: The Rose Queen Cocktail, Rose-Mint Mojito Cocktail, Knockout Rose Cocktail, Cake with Rose Icecream

The Tavern on Broad: The “1922” Cocktail. A refreshing refined cocktail that celebrates the timeless allure of roses and evokes the elegance of the first rose show in Neel’s Department Store in 1922.

Sweet Grass Dairy: "Queen of the Violets" Cocktail, Lil Moo Cheesecake with Raspberry Rose preserve topped with rose petals

Farmers Daughter Vineyards Tasting Room Cocktail Smallcakes Cupcake

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.

44^th Annual Rose City Golf Classic

36 hole best ball golf tournament, flighted by handicap. Two person teams. More information coming soon. countryoaksgolfcourse.org

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

104th Annual 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 South Stevens Street

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-4:30pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

Rose Fest Market at The Ritz 10am-4pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 S. Stevens Street

104th Annual Standard Flower Show 10am-4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Sip & Shop 2-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Rose Fest Finale 6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street

Below is 2024 info… be on the lookout for 2025 details soon, including a special from Downtown’s newest beverage spot Kin Wine Market & Lounge!

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.

2024 Participating Restaurants:

Rose City Run & Walk

Taste of Thomasville Food Tour

Larger Than Life Photo Opportunities

Hand Painted Commissioned Rose Signs

44th Annual 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

104th Annual 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 South Stevens Street

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-4:30pm, Under the Big Top on Remington Avenue at Broad Street

Rose Fest Market at The Ritz
10am-4pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 S. Stevens Street

104th Annual Standard Flower Show
10am-4pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S Broad Street

Sip & Shop
2-10pm, Downtown Thomasville

Rose Fest Finale
6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street

Roses in Restaurants
Try Something New & Exciting

44^th Annual Rose City Golf Classic