The Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival Has Been Going Strong For 100+ Years!

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!

Schedule of Events:

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.

103rd 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.

Rose Parade
7:00 PM, Broad Street, Downtown Thomasville

Watch as Thomasville comes to life with colorful floats, marching bands, and much more!

Street Dance
8:30pm, Immediately Following the Parade, Intersection of North Broad and Jefferson Streets, Downtown Thomasville

Enjoy a free, live concert and bring your family to dance the night away!