Streets for All Fest is a weekend-long celebration of biking and walking in Macon-Bibb County. We’re bringing together rides, walks, and community gatherings that make it easy (and fun) to experience the best of our city.
The weekend features a mix of social adventures and local discoveries to explore Macon’s people-friendly streets, public spaces, and local spots. We want residents and visitors to connect and see how safe, welcoming streets make Macon a better place to live and spend time.
Why we do it: We love Macon, and we want everyone to feel safe and welcome on our streets. Streets for All Fest is a fundraiser for Bike Walk Macon, and every registration and donation helps us build a city that is connected, accessible, and fun for people of all ages and abilities.
REGISTRATION
Nearly all rides, walks, and events at Streets for All Fest are FREE thanks to our generous community partners and sponsors. Please register in advance so we can plan for the best experience.
We are also offering one special ticketed activity, the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail: Behind the Scenes Ride + Walk - a guided, limited-capacity experience.
SUPPORT BIKE WALK MACON DURING STREETS FOR ALL
Add a donation when you register to help create safer, more connected streets for everyone in Macon.
Buy raffle tickets here for a chance to win a Trek FX Stepover Gen 4 bike with added Thomson bike parts.
Grab a special “Macon Streets for All” tote bag on the registration page.
WHAT TO BRING + OTHER EVENT DETAILS
For bike rides, bring a bicycle, helmet (required), bike lock, and lights. For walking tours, wear comfortable shoes. Recommended for all: wallet/ID and a phone to share your adventures.
If you want to participate but do not have a bike, reach out to Bike Tech Macon for a bike rental.
Streets for All Fest is a family-friendly, rain-or-shine event - please check each activity’s description for suitability. Be sure to bring anything you need for comfort, like water or sunscreen. For questions, contact Kaylee at kaylee@bikewalkmacon.com or 478-832-3324.
Streets for All FEST - 2026 SCHEDULE
Join our diverse lineup of themed bike rides, group walks, and community gatherings - there’s something for everyone.
Explore the details for each activity below!
Thursday, March 6:
6:00 PM - Biking, but Make It Fashion Ride
Friday, March 7:
6:00 PM - Historic Architecture Photo Walk
7:00 PM - Art After Dark Glow Roll
Saturday, March 8:
8:00 AM - Crank to Coffee: Rise & Grind Special
9:00 AM - Walk with a Doc at Amerson River Park
10:00 AM - Visit Macon Walk
11:00 AM - Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Behind the Scenes Ride + Walk - Tickets Required
1:00 PM - Historic Vineville Mardi PAWs Pet Parade
3:00 PM - RCC Public Space Improvements Ride
5:00 PM - Streets for All Fest Happy Hour at Longleaf Distilling Co.
Thursday, MArch 5, 2026
“Biking, but make it Fashion” Ride
Partners: Macon Pride & The Rose Room
When and Where: MArch 5 AT 6:00 PM | 830 High Street | 2 HOURs | FREE
DETAILS: This isn’t your average group ride - it’s all about style, creativity, and riding in your most fabulous fit.
Dress up, dress loud, or dress completely unexpected - if it makes you feel good, it works. We’ll roll together at a relaxed pace, turn the city into our runway, serve looks while taking lanes, and celebrate biking as a form of self-expression. All bikes, all styles, all vibes welcome.
The ride wraps up at Rose Room Macon with an after-party celebrating the boldest fits, flyest bikes, and most committed energy - no competition, just good vibes and loud cheers.
MEET: Bike Walk Macon office (830 High Street). Ride is approximately 8 miles with a mid-ride break.
Friday, MArch 6, 2026
Historic Architecure Photo Walk
Partners: Historic Macon & Dsto Moore Photography
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 6 AT 6:00 PM | LOcation TBD | 1.5 HOURs | Free
DETAILS: Join Historic Macon and DSTO Moore Photography on a walking tour around Downtown Macon. Explore the history behind some of downtown’s most iconic buildings and learn the terminology for visually interesting architectural elements like fanlights, oriel windows, and rosettes. Along the way, discover Macon’s pocket parks and unique urban spaces that add value to our Civic Commons.
DSTO Moore will also share tips and techniques for photographing these beautiful structures, helping you capture their character and detail.
MEET: Meet at Third Street Park - near the Bibb Theatre. Walk is approximately 2 miles. Bring a camera or your phone to catpure photos.
Art After Dark Glow Roll
Partners: Fall Line Brewing Co.
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 6 AT 7:00 PM | Fall Line Brewing Co. Parking Lot | 2 HOURs | Free
DETAILS: Neon up and roll out! Join us for a glowing nighttime bike ride through Downtown as part of Fall Line Brewing Co.’s Art After Dark Festival.
Dress yourself and your bike in lights, glow sticks, neon — the brighter, the better! The first 50 riders will receive free fairy lights to add to their glow.
🏆 Most decked-out rider wins a $25 Fall Line Brewing gift card!
After the ride, stick around for Art After Dark, featuring live glass blowing, glowing drinks, music, and more.
MEET: Art After Dark Festival in the Fall Line Brewing Co. parking lot. Ride is approximately 8 miles.
Saturday, MArch 7, 2026
Crank to Coffee: Rise & Grind Special
Partners: Bike Tech Macon
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 8:00 AM | Bike Tech Macon | 2 HOURs | Free
DETAILS: To celebrate Bike Walk Macon's Streets for All Fest, Bike Tech will be mixing up our regular Crank to Coffee ride. Get an extra shot of espresso because this one will be a doozy. We are going to be hitting some of the toughest climbs in Macon, knocking off a few of the infamous "Dirty Dozen" hills.
This ride will be around 20 miles and 1500 FT of climbing, so make sure to load up on those carbs, put some electrolytes in your bottles, and come out to help support Bike Walk Macon in making our streets safer for everyone!
Route will be posted prior to the ride in the Facebook event page. If you're just looking for your regular cup of joe, don't worry, we will have a group leading our typical Crank to Coffee ride as well.
MEET: Bike Tech Macon (909 Second St). This ride is strenuous - be prepared.
Walk with a Doc at Amerson River Park
Partner: Atrium Health Walk with a Doc
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 9:00 AM | Amerson River Park | 1 HOUR | FREE
DETAILS: Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from an Atrium Health healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.
It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking.
MEET: AGL Playground Pavilion in Amerson River Park - 2600 Riverview Road. Take the second exit at the roundabout. The pavilion is on your right.
Macon in Bloom Walk
Partners: Visit Macon
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 10:00 AM | Location TBD | 2 HOURs | Free
DETAILS: TBD
MEET: TBD
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail: Behind the Scenes Ride + Walk
Partner: Bill Causey, NewTown Macon Consultant
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 11:00 AM | Amerson River Park Porter Pavilion | 2.5 HOURs | $25
This is an exclusive paid activity - you must register to participate
DETAILS: Bring your bike for a behind-the-scenes look at the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail with Bill Causey, retired Macon-Bibb County engineer, NewTown Macon consultant, and trail expert. You’ll ride through the newest sections of the trail and hear firsthand stories about how it was built, the challenges along the way, and what’s coming next.
This special tour also includes an exclusive off-bike walk into the newest section of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail north of Amerson River Park. Macon-Bibb County recently purchased 210 acres in this area, and you’ll be among the first to see it before construction begins and hear about plans for the trail’s future.
Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk for about 1.5 hours. This is a unique opportunity to go beyond the trail and get an insider look at one of Macon’s most significant public space investments.
MEET: Amerson River Park Porter Pavilion - take the first exit at the roundabout to the large white pavilion overlooking the river.
Historic Vineville Mardi PAWs Pet PAWrade & Neighborhood StrolL
Partners: Vineville Neighborhood Association
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 1:00 PM | Oak Haven Park | 2 HOURs | FREE
DETAILS: Join the Vineville Neighborhood Association for a DOG-gone good time at the Mardi PAWs Pet PAWrade! People and pets of all ages are invited to dress up in beads, masks, and Mardi Gras colors and show off their pets’ personalities during a festive neighborhood stroll.
We’ll meet at 1:00 PM at Oak Haven Park and enjoy a guided walk through Historic Vineville, starting at Corbin Ave. & Clayton St. and ending at the greenspace in the former Bateman & Wade lot. Walk the route, cheer along the way, or strut your stuff with your pet - let the good times roll in Vineville!
Note: All pets must be leashed, under owner control, and have up-to-date vaccinations.
MEET: The walk is 0.6 miles beginning in Oak Haven Park and concluding at the greenspace at the intersection of Rogers Ave. and Clayton St.
RCC Public Space Improvements Ride
Partner: Margaret Peth, Urban Development Authority & WEston Stroud, MBC Traffic Safety Manager
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 at 3:00 PM | Location TBD | 2 HOURs | FREE
DETAILS: TBD
MEET: TBD
STreets for All Fest HAppy Hour
Partners: Bike Walk Macon, Reimagining the Civic Commons, NewTown Macon
WHEN AND WHERE: MArch 7 AT 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Longleaf Distilling Co.| 2 HOURs | FREE
DETAILS: Wrap up Streets for All Fest with a relaxed after-party at Longleaf Distilling Co. on March 7 from 5–7 PM. The after-party is a casual chance to grab a drink, connect with neighbors, and learn more about recent updates to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and other public space projects happening around Macon.
We’ll have renderings of upcoming projects and interactive boards to share your input on future plans.
We’re also selling raffle tickets for a Trek FX Stepover Gen 4 bike, with the winner announced at Longleaf. Buy raffle tickets here!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS + Partners!
Streets for All Fest is organized by Bike Walk Macon and proudly supported by a diverse range of stakeholders. Please contact Sophie Rosen, Fundraising Coordinator, at sophie@bikewalkmacon.com if you are interested in sponsoring Bike Walk Macon.