THE ANNUAL THOMASVILLE ROSE SHOW & FESTIVAL HAS BEEN GOING STRONG FOR 100+ YEARS! JOIN US APRIL 24-25, 2026!
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 last year’s Rose Show & Festival brochure.
Click here to fill out a Rose Parade application
Click here to register for the Show and Shine Car and Truck Show
Our list of events for our 2026 Rose Festival will not be finalized until early 2026, but events will be similar to what you will find listed here. For more information, call (229) 227-4136 or email events@thomasville.org.
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.
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.
105th 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 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.
Rose Fest Finale
6-9pm, The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 GEN Lloyd J. Austin III Way
Enjoy a free live concert featuring Dana King 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.
Check back with us as the event nears for a full list of participants.Check back with us for more information concerning other festival events.