Downtown Macon

09/08/2025

🎨 GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY at the All Hands Art Festival! 🎨

Downtown Macon is about to become an artisan wonderland! September 19-21, witness the magic of clay, glass, metal, and wood come to life in the hands of incredible artists.

✨ FRIDAY NIGHT VIP PARTY (6-8pm)
The 567 Center for Renewal | Food, drinks & live music by James Worsham 🎵

🎪 WEEKEND FESTIVAL
Parking lot across from Fall Line Brewing Co.
Saturday: 10am-5pm | Sunday: 12pm-5pm
What awaits you:
🔥 Live artist demonstrations - watch masters at work!
🎵 Amazing live music lineup: DJ B3, Justin Cutway, Connor Henderson & Blane Dunnam
🏆 Art Olympics - artists compete in epic pottery challenges!
🍕 Food trucks galore + Fall Line Brewing Co. right across the street
🛍️ Unique handcrafted pieces you won't find anywhere else

This isn't just an art festival - it's a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent!

🎟️ Get tickets: In Comments!
📱 Follow: on Instagram & Facebook

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal & Visit Macon

09/05/2025

⛈️First Friday is brewing up the perfect storm of fun!

👉Special Events:
• Stormy Sips Crawl - Start your First Friday at the Robins Financial tent on First Street in front of Just Tap'd to get your bingo card for the ultimate weather-themed drink event!
• Downtown Macon Art Walk - Explore art galleries featuring opening receptions with refreshments and live entertainment. Plus, don't miss the First Street Art & Wine Festival! You can find the full list of galleries and their exhibits by clicking the link in our comments.
• Find Your People - Meet local clubs & organizations at The Overlook, 5-8 PM!

🛍️ Retail & Food Specials:
• Petals, Flowers & Market - Complimentary candle with any purchase over $75
• The Wellness Hug - New yoga studio hosting open house from 5:15 to 6:15 pm at 476 Third Street Suite 2
• Longleaf Distillery Appy Hour! - Get the snack of the month for 50% off from 4 pm to 7 pm,
• Shuster's Candy & Creamery - Enjoy this new downtown business offering a wide assortment of sweet treats until 10 PM
• Sweet Eleanor's - Extended hours until 9 PM tonight
• Bohemian Den - Open through 9PM featuring Trombone Love special performance
• Fresh Produce Records - Check out their new expanded store, open until 9PM
• Mossy Creek Natural - Open late through 8 PM

🎭 Music & Entertainment:
• Hello Boba - FREE Demon Slayer Trivia starting at 6 PM
• Rose Room - DJ mixing vinyls (every First Friday tradition!)
• Tubman Museum - DJ Soopa Dave's plays in the Tubman Atrium

🔗 Find more events in the link in our comments and to share your First Friday fun!

09/03/2025

🌪️ First Friday's forecast: Sunny skies and comfortable temps, perfect for exploring weather-themed libations with Stormy Sips in Downtown Macon! ⛈️

Here's what's brewing across downtown:
☔️ Braddock's Cask & Table: Macon, GA
• Wild Berry Wildfire Margarita
☔️ Jalapeños Cantina of Macon
•Rain Water Drink Special - $7
•Mud Puddle Shot - $5
☔️ JBA
•Code Red Margarita - Spicy watermelon margarita with silver tequila, watermelon, ancho chile, lime juice, agave, and Tajín rim
☔️ Kudzu Seafood Company
•Tropical Storm
☔️ Longleaf Distillery
•The Stormwarden - Longleaf Southland American Gin, pineapple juice, Borrowed Rye and Diet Coke
☔️ Ocmulgee Brewpub
•2nd Street Cyclone (Hurricane) - Planteray light and dark rum, guava nectar, orange juice, agave
•Storm on the 'Mulgee (Dark and Stormy) - Planteray dark rum, Longleaf ginger liqueur, lime, ginger ale
☔️ Oliver's Corner Bistro
•The Storm Chaser - A limeade tornado made with Longleaf vodka, sugar, muddled lime, fresh blueberries, peaflower/hibiscus extract, Saratoga soda water. It can go alcohol-free too!
☔️ Parish on Cherry St.
•What's All the Hurricane? - A swirling mix of dark rum and light rum collides with the tropical punch of orange juice and pineapple juice, while a rush of grenadine rolls in like a fiery sunset after the storm.
☔️ Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen
•The Haar - Made with Blanco tequila, Strega Liqueur, Yuzu puree, agave, and lemon juice with a Tajin rim
☔️ Shuster's Candy & Creamery
•Cat 5 Milkshake - This storm of sweetness starts with a marshmallow cream–dressed cup, filled with a cookies-n-cream milkshake, topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup—before striking with a waffle cone lightning bolt garnish
☔️ The Social Duck
•Long Day Iced Tea
☔️ Tic Toc Macon at Late Nite
•$6 Hurricanes
☔️ Mossy Creek Natural
•FREE 8 oz. bath salts with $45+ purchase (storm recovery essentials!)

👉How it works: Grab your bingo card at the Robins Financial Credit Union tent on First Street, hop around trying these incredible creations, and complete your card to win an Emergency Preparedness kit from Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency

Ready to chase some storms? We'll see you downtown! ✨

08/29/2025

🎤🛥️ GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🛥️🎤
Win TWO tickets to Yächtley Crëw at the Macon City Auditorium!

The country's #1 yacht rock band is sailing into downtown Macon on September 21, performing all your favorite soft rock hits of the '70s and '80s.⚓️

HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Follow Downtown Macon and NewTown Macon
✅ LIKE this post
✅ TAG the person you want to bring with you!

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, September 21, 2025
⏰ Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:30PM
📍 Macon City Auditorium

Good luck, and may the smoothest sailor win! 🌊

08/28/2025

T-minus 15 days until downtown Macon gets its biggest makeover of the year! ⏰

The 3rd Annual Macon Mural Festival is happening September 12-14, turning our beloved downtown into a living, breathing art gallery. Watch as talented muralists transform ordinary walls into extraordinary masterpieces right before your eyes!

📍Want to know where the magic will happen and who's creating it? Follow Macon Arts Alliance as they reveal this year's exciting mural locations AND incredible artists!

Find out which talented artists are featured in each photo by checking the captions! 👨‍🎨

08/26/2025

🐾 Happy International Dog Day from downtown Macon's most paw-some ambassadors!

Check out these adorable throwback pics from Bear’s Books! Our Hype Hounds are seriously the cutest ambassadors ever, and they know how to show off our walkable downtown in the best way possible.

Downtown Macon isn't just great for walking – it's basically paradise for pups! Dog-friendly bookshops, welcoming outdoor dining patios, and streets that are perfect for tail-wagging adventures at every turn.

With this gorgeous, cool weather we're having today, grab your pup and come explore! 🐕💕

08/22/2025

🎨 First Street is transforming into the ultimate destination for art and wine lovers in !

The First Street Art and Wine Festival rolls into town September 5-7 for three days of creative fun! Explore wine tastings, hands-on art classes, and live music flowing all weekend long.

Where the magic happens:
Just Tap'd - Macon |Macon Arts Alliance | The 567 Center for Renewal

Who's ready to uncork some creativity with us? Drop a 🍷 if you'll be there!

08/20/2025

🎨 Introducing Lore Gallery - Every piece you see here represents generations of cultural heritage from indigenous communities across Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia.

What makes Lore Gallery special?
✨When you purchase a piece, proceeds go directly back to the individual tribes and artists who created it. You're not just buying art - you're directly supporting indigenous communities and helping preserve their incredible traditions.

How to Visit:
🗓️ Every First Friday - Open with no appointment needed
📅 Other days - Schedule a private viewing at loregallery.com
📍 Located - 505 2nd St, Macon, Suite 102

👉Looking for a meaningful event space? Lore Gallery is available for private event rentals. Host your special occasion surrounded by authentic indigenous artistry in a space dedicated to cultural preservation and community impact.

Visit loregallery.com to learn more or schedule your visit.

08/18/2025

🎉 We are so EXCITED for downtown Macon's FIRST-EVER Restaurant Week happening from September 12-20!

From cozy cafes to upscale dining, this event has something for every taste and budget:
💰 $10 Steals • $20 Deals • $30 Meals • $50 Feasts

🏆 Special Challenges:
• Vote for your favorite menu items with the People's Choice Award
• Experience the 478 Date Night Challenge - restaurants will offer creative dining options for two at just $47.80!

🎫 Plus, with your Restaurant Week Passport you can stamp your way through each foodie find! Complete it for prizes AND a chance to win a $500 gift card to a downtown restaurant of the winner's choice!

👫 Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your appetite!

🔥 More details on all of the delicious finds you can expect will be released soon! Be sure to follow NewTown Macon and Macon Magazine to be the first to know when menu items are released!

08/15/2025

Winner chosen. Be sure to keep a close eye on our social pages because we have a few more giveaways coming soon!
🎵✨ GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨🎵
We're giving away TWO TICKETS to see A.J. Croce at the Macon City Auditorium on October 19th at 7 pm!

Get ready for an incredible evening featuring A.J. Croce's own catalogue along with the timeless songs and stories of his legendary father, Jim Croce.🎶

HOW TO ENTER:
🔸 LIKE this post
🔸 FOLLOW Downtown Macon AND NewTown Macon
🔸 TAG the person you want to take with you in the comments below!

Winner will be chosen on August 22!

08/14/2025

🍳 CALLING ALL BRUNCH LOVERS!

The streets of downtown Macon are about to be filled with the most epic brunch crawl of the year! August 16th can't come fast enough.

We're talking multiple venues, exclusive cocktails, Southern comfort food, and that unbeatable downtown atmosphere where music flows from every corner. Whether you're team mimosa or team bloody mary - the Boozy Brunch Crawl has you covered!

Ready to eat, drink, and dance your way through downtown?
Tickets are flying - secure yours today by checking out Bar Crawl USA!

08/12/2025

✨ NEW PHOTO SPOT ALERT! ✨
Have you seen the stunning wings at Poplar and 2nd Streets? 😍

Thanks to the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza for bringing this gorgeous installation to our downtown! The wings light up every night at 6pm and create the most magical photo opportunity.

Tag us in your wing photos - we love seeing downtown Macon through your lens!

Come check out a new feature recently installed by the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza! These beautiful wings on the corner of Poplar and Second Streets in downtown Macon make the perfect photo op!

The lights on the wings come on nightly at 6pm and remain on for the night! This feature will be up until October 2025, so come by and take pictures with it before it’s gone!