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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.

Miss Thomasville Winners

Miss Thomasville Winners with Pageant Sponsors

Rose City Festival Parade Stilt Walkers

Rose City Festival Face Painting

Our list of events for our 2026 Rose Festival can be found below, or click here to view our brochure and event map.

For more information, call (229) 227-4136 or email events@thomasville.org.

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

Showcasing orchids grown in a natural habitat by members of the Thomasville Orchid Society. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Donations are appreciated.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9am with Thomasville’s Rose Queen and her Court and local dignitaries.

105th Annual Rose Show
1-5:00pm, Under the Big Top Tent at the Corner of Remington Avenue and S. Broad Street

Hundreds of heirloom and hybrid rose varieties. Breathtaking specimens will be on exhibit from growers throughout the Southeast as we celebrate over 100 years of roses. Nelson’s Southern Roses will be selling rose bushes while supplies last.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1pm with Thomasville’s Rose Queen and her 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 7am-10am. 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. 105th Rose Show Rules and Regulations

Standard Flower Show
2-5pm, Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S. Broad Street (1.1 miles from the Rose Show Tent)

The Standard Flower Show, sponsored by the Thomasville Garden Club, features beautiful horticulture displays and floral designs. Donations are appreciated.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2pm with Thomasville’s Rose Queen and her Court and local dignitaries.

Rose Parade
7pm, Downtown Thomasville, Broad Street

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

Street Dance
8:30-10pm (following the Rose Parade), Downtown Thomasville, Intersection of N. Broad Street and Jefferson Street

Enjoy a live concert by The Ray Howard Band. Bring your family and dance the night away.