The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to have your interest in our festival as we celebrate 44 years. The festival will be held March 22 & 23, 2025 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.  The festival is located on the Grand Prix Plaza overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium that was used during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Equestrian events.   In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture.  In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance. From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include 300 artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 30,000 guests over the weekend.  Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee.  The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year.  Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards.  The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years, most recently Signature Event in the Southeast 2024.  Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.  

Dear Prospective Exhibitor,  The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to have your interest in our festival as we celebrate 44 years. The festival will be held March 22 – 23, 2025 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.  The festival site is located on the Grand Prix Plaza overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium that was used during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Equestrian events.    About Our Festival… In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture.  In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance.   From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include hundreds of artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 30,000 guests over the weekend.  Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee.  The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year.  Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards.  The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years, most recently Signature Event in the Southeast 2024.  Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.    Please be aware that all exhibitors who apply to the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival will be juried.  As a result of the jury process, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival does not guarantee acceptance to those who have participated in previous festivals.
 
All artwork must be original art and/or handmade by the artist or crafter.  All artist and crafter applications will be juried. Each applicant must submit 5 color pictures with each application.  One picture must represent your work as it is displayed; one picture must be a workshop photo (a photo of you working in your workshop or wherever you create your works of art); the other three pictures need to represent your items as an accurate representation in size, style and quality of work.  Jury decisions are based on your photos and information provided with your application.  Please send the best photos you have available. Your photos are the most important factor in your acceptance/non-acceptance to the festival.  Exhibitor selections are based on quality and skill in workmanship, original and creative ideas as well as attractiveness of booth display. 

Dear Prospective Exhibitor,  The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to have your interest in our festival as we celebrate 44 years.  The festival will be held March 22 & 23, 2025 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.  The festival site is located on the Grand Prix Plaza overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium that was used during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Equestrian events.    About Our Festival… In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture.  In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance.   From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include 300 artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 30,000 guests over the weekend.  Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee.  The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year.  Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards.  The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years, most recently Signature Event in the Southeast 2024.  Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.   As an Exhibitor… If you have any questions, please contact Jill Miller at 770-860-4194.  We appreciate your interest in our festival and look forward to receiving your application. Please read over the entire application and information before filling out your application, as there have been some changes from previous years   Please be aware that all exhibitors who apply to the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival will be juried.  Please submit 3 color photos with each application accurately representing your booth setup.  All food vendor selections and menu items with prices must be approved by Proof of the Pudding, the contracted concessionaire for the Georgia International Horse Park and the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.  As a result of the jury process, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival does not guarantee acceptance to those who have participated in previous festivals.  Booth space rental fees and electrical fees are required at the time of your application.  PLEASE NOTE: ALL POWER REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE APPLICATION.  APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ALL POWER NEEDS NOTED MAY NOT BE PROCESSED AND ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC FEES MAY APPLY.   Carbonated beverages and bottled water sold during the festival must be purchased through Proof of the Pudding.  Ice must also be purchased through Proof of the Pudding.  No alcoholic beverages are allowed.  A minimum $1 million liability insurance certificate is required naming the City of Conyers, Proof of the Pudding, and the Georgia International Horse Park as additional insured.  Once accepted, a beverage and ice order form will be provided along with a request for proof of insurance.  Please read the Rules and Regulations very carefully.

The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to have your interest in our festival as we celebrate 44 years. The festival will be held March 22 – 23, 2025 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.  The festival site is located on the Grand Prix Plaza overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium that was used during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Equestrian events.    In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture.  In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance.   From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include hundreds of artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 35,000 guests over the weekend.  Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee.  The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year.  Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards.  The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years, most recently Signature Event in the Southeast for 2024.  Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.   Please be aware that all exhibitors who apply to the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival will be juried.  As a result of the jury process, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival does not guarantee acceptance to those who have participated in previous festivals.