From Visit Macon – Visit Macon is hosting a week worth of local events to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week during May 7-13. Visitors and the local community can partake in a variety of events throughout the week that showcase all Macon has to offer. From our historic and photo worthy attractions, legendary live music, and notable filming locations, each event highlights what makes Macon unique.
“National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the role of tourism in economic development and creating vibrant communities. In Macon, we are celebrating the many industries that bring the city to life and make it an attractive destination for our visitors” says Aaron Buzza, Senior Vice President & COO at Visit Macon. “We hope everyone will join us in celebrating visitors, our partners and the success we’ve had together.
Sunday, May 7
Launch of the Macon Photo Spots Trail
Download the free Tour Macon app on Apple or Google Play, find your favorite photo location, take a selfie, post it and tag @visitmacon #MaconMemories #WhereSoulLives. All posts between Sunday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 10 will be entered to win free tickets to the Thursday night show at Grants Lounge.
Tuesday, May 9
Public Service Appreciation Day
9am – 4pm at Visit Macon
All medical staff, law enforcement, fire, educators, and county employees are invited to stop by Visit Macon to grab a refreshment and snack in thanks for your work to keep Macon safe and welcoming for all of our visitors.
I AM Macon Training
10am at Visit Macon
Free and open to the public
I AM Macon is an interactive customer service program designed to unite and educate the business community about the branding of Macon as a superior visitor and meeting destination. Understanding how to reach out and communicate to visitors will help both your business and the city as a whole. Attendees can RSVP here.
Wednesday, May 10
Fundamentals of Google Business Profiles
3pm at Visit Macon and via Zoom
Free
Open to any local hotels, restaurants and attractions who are looking to make their online presence more accessible to visitors. During the webinar attendees will learn:
- How their business is surfaced in Google search and travel products
- Claiming and verifying your business profile
- Keeping core business information current
- Overview of tools available in Google
Attendees can RSVP on Facebook for in person or online via zoom.
Macon Music Revue
7:30pm at Grant’s Lounge
Free
Charles Davis & The Velvet Sound performing the Macon Music Revue, highlighting Macon’s music history.
Karaoke w/ Willie D of Fresh Produce Records
9:30pm at Grant’s Lounge
Free
Grab a mic and sing your favorite songs at karaoke hosted by Fresh Produce Records Willie D.
Thursday, May 11
Jake Xerxes Fussell
7:30pm at Capricorn Sound Studios. 6:30 Reception with light hors d’oeurves
$35 – Tickets are limited and can be purchased here.
Presented by 100.9 The Creek and Visit Macon.
The Guardian calls acclaimed singer and guitarist Jake Xerxes Fussell “one of the great magpies of American song, collecting forgotten, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal.” The Columbus, GA native has released four albums, including 2022’s Good and Green Again, called “the most conceptually focused, breathtakingly rendered and enigmatically poignant record” of his catalog.
Sunny War
9pm at Grant’s Lounge
$15
Rolling Stone describes Los Angeles-based Sunny War as “one of the best new voices in roots music” and notes that the singer/songwriter’s acoustic street-punk poetry hits a new peak” on her just-released album, Anarchist Gospel. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Friday, May 12
42 Movie Screening
Free and open to the public
Saturday, May 13
Need for Speed Movie Screening
Free and open to the public