Beyond Mercer's campus, the Macon community pulses with
a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Enjoy
the best of local culture, music, food, and shopping.
Macon Film Festival
August
maconfilmfestival.com | @maconfilmfest
As Mercer students arrive or return to Macon, the annual
Macon Film Festival brings a selection of independent film
screenings and workshops to venues near campus. Find the
full schedule of the films and ticketing options online.
Macon Burger Week
November
maconburgerweek.com | @maconburgerweek
Restaurants throughout Macon battle for the title of People's
Choice Champion over one week in November. These burgers
are limited edition and only $10, so it's worthwhile to try as
many of the offerings as possible.
Main Street Christmas Extravaganza
November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023
mainstreetmaconchristmas.org | @maconchristmaslights
Throughout the winter season, over 500,000 lights adorn
four city blocks of Macon. These lights are accompanied
by classic Christmas songs performed by Macon Pops, an
orchestra acclaimed throughout the Southeast. Be sure to
catch the opening concert of the Main Street Christmas Light
Extravaganza by Macon Pops on Nov. 25.
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 17 – 26, 2023
cherryblossom.com | @pinkestparty
Having just celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022, the
Cherry Blossom Festival is a staple of springtime in Macon.
Throughout its weeklong run, visitors celebrate the blooming
of Macon's famous cherry blossoms with concerts, food
trucks, wiener dog races, and more.
Miss these and
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By Savannah Smith, ' 23
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