The Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival Has Been Going Strong For 100+ Years. Join Us April 2025.

Schedule:

Orchids on Parade
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: 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
1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: 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
2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: 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
7:00 p.m: 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.

Street Dance ft. R&B, Inc.
8:30 p.m: 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!