The Magnolia Blossom Festival™ and World Championship Cook-Off™ began as the Sidewalk Art Show in 1950, then blossomed in to the festival that it is today. The art show quickly began gaining traction and launched the Magnolia Blossom Festival in 1989, and the World Championship Steak Cook-off the subsequent year. Since, the festival has become one of the most anticipated events for families and grillers from around the country.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Safe Light  – 2:00 PM

Tom Dehoney Fishing Tournament

Lake Columbia

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Information Booth

7:30 AM

5K Race and Walk/Fun Run immediately following 5K, approximately

8:30 a.m.  See the 5K page for more information.

9:00 AM – All Day

Blossom Market and Food Court

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Rods & Ribeyes Car Show

Farmers Bank parking lot

200 E. Main Street

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

73rd Magnolia Arts Annual Art Show

Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington

10:00 AM

Parade of Cookers

E. Main Street

11:00 AM

Dance Studio Showcase

Albemarle Stage

11:00 AM

Tommy Terrific Magic Show

Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington 

12:30 PM

Tommy Terrific Magic Show

Magnolia Arts – 116 S. Washington​​​

4:00 PM

Pick up art from Magnolia Arts

6:00 PM

Serving Lines Open-World Championship Steak Cook-off™

7:30 PM

Awards Ceremony for the World Championship

Steak Cook-off™

Albemarle Stage

Date: May 16 - 17, 2025