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
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
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Under the Big Top Tent beside The Ritz Amphitheater, 202 South Stevens Street
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, Thomasville Rose Queen and Court and local dignitaries.

Rose City "Show and Shine" Car and Truck Show
10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Around the Historic Courthouse on Broad Street in Downtown Thomasville. On-Site Registration 9-11am. Parking opens at 8am.
Hosted by the Thomasville Police Department, come see unique and award-winning cars and trucks of all kinds! Awards announced during the show. Proceeds benefit Thomasville Police Department Community Outreach Programs. For more information, contact Corporal Crystal Parker by email at [email protected]. You can also register online here.

104th Annual Rose Show
10:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m: 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
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 S. Stevens Street
Join us for an outdoor artisan market celebrating all things Roses. 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.

104th Annual Standard Flower Show
10:00 a.m - 4:00 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.

Sip and Shop
2:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Downtown Thomasville
Grab a beer or wine from a participating downtown merchant and stroll the bricks for a night of sipping, shopping, and fun! Participating retail shops are open until 7 or 8 pm, restaurants are open later. Check with individual store owners for specific hours.

Rose Fest Finale
6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: The Ritz Amphitheater, 131 South Stevens Street
Enjoy a free live concert featuring Blue Burden and food trucks..