MACON, Ga. — The 'Pinkest Party on Earth' is over but we can still look back on some of the delicious treats we tasted during Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival.
On Wednesday, Visit Macon announced the winners of their annual Pink Provisions Party in a press release. There are winners for Media's Choice and People's Choice.
The Pink Provisions Trail highlighted all of the pink-themed food and drinks that businesses throughout all of Macon.
“It was a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the array of opening day activities, attract visitors, and to give a glimpse into the many Macon businesses and what they do to support Macon’s biggest event of the year! Our goal was to encourage visitors to return and get more of their favorites while in town and of course, create FOMO for everyone to want to try and experience it all! Lastly, to engage with Visit Macon and these businesses online, post and vote for their favorites!" Visit Macon’s Marketing & Event Manager Lucy Hughes said.
Media’s Choice was judged live at the Pink Provisions Preview Party by a group of local press and visiting travel writers. Judges from different outlets around the nation tried all of the offerings on a secret ballot.
The winner of the Media's Choice award was the Cherry Cheesecake Bites by The Rookery.
The other three awards are considered the People’s Choice. Links and QR codes to vote were displayed at the Preview events, as well as, within each landing page within the Tour Macon Pink Provisions Trail app, on visitmacon.org and QR code signage distributed to participating businesses.
Alcoholic Drinks
For alcoholic beverages, the first place winner of the People's Choice is The Rookery for their Raspberry Lemonade.
The second place winner is Yoshi Pilsner from Fall Line Brewing Company.
And the third place winner is Bearfoot Tavern’s Cherry Blossom Punch.
Non- Alcoholic Drinks
For non-alcoholic beverages, the People's Choice first place winner for the second year in a row goes to Hello Boba's Sakura Pink Petal Pop!
Second place is Satterfield's BBQ Cherry Limeade Drink.
And in third place is Z Beans Coffee’s Iced Cherry Blossom Latte.
Food
Finally, first place in the People's Choice food category goes to Layers’ Pink Dream Cake!
Second place is The Rookery’s Cherry Cheesecake Bites.
And in third place is Chicken Cherry Waffles by H&H Restaurant.
Congratulations to all the winners!!!
During the Pink Provisions Party, visitors purchased tickets to pay for items. In the release, Visit Macon says they sold 9,275 tickets.
"But, we especially love making sure that Macon, Georgia can fully show off to all of our amazing visitors during this time of year! It may start with all about the beautiful blooms, but we want visitors to return home and share stories that champion Macon and everything we are doing to be an attractive destination worth putting on your radar!” President and CEO of Visit Macon Gary Wheat said.
Next year’s International Cherry Blossom Festival will be held March 21-30, 2025. The Pink Provisions Party will also return!