Little Richard Festival returns to Macon

The annual event celebrating the rock legend's legacy is back after a year-long postponement.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:49pm

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A striking abstract composition of bold, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and black, conceptually representing the energy and celebration of the Little Richard Festival.The vibrant return of Macon's annual celebration of rock and roll legend Little Richard's legacy brings music, food, and community spirit to the city's Historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood.Macon Today

The Sixth Annual Little Richard Festival is returning to Macon, Georgia this Saturday, April 18th, after being postponed last year due to funding challenges. The festival, organized by the Friends of the Little Richard House community group, will feature live music, food, and family activities at Jefferson Long Park in the city's Historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood.

Why it matters

The festival commemorates the 2019 public opening of Little Richard's preserved childhood home, which was relocated from its original location. The event aims to honor the rock and roll pioneer's legacy and inspire the local community, especially the youth, by highlighting the great achievements that can come from Pleasant Hill.

The details

The Friends of the Little Richard House, a community group made up of current and former Pleasant Hill residents, has taken on more of the event logistics themselves this year after previously relying on outside help. The group has also begun talks with Visit Macon and other city entities to make next year's festival even larger.

  • The Sixth Annual Little Richard Festival is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1 to 5 p.m.

The players

Friends of the Little Richard House

A community group made up of current and former Pleasant Hill residents that organizes the annual Little Richard Festival.

Anthony Jordan

The president of the Friends of the Little Richard House.

Little Richard

The rock and roll legend who was born in Macon, Georgia in 1932 and is widely credited as one of the founding figures of the genre. He died in May 2020.

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What they’re saying

“We are more knowledgeable of what's going on.”

— Anthony Jordan, President, Friends of the Little Richard House

“We need to show our children that great things come from Pleasant Hill. There's hope in Pleasant Hill.”

— Anthony Jordan, President, Friends of the Little Richard House

What’s next

The Friends of the Little Richard House group plans to work with Visit Macon and other city entities to make next year's festival even larger.

The takeaway

The return of the Little Richard Festival to Macon highlights the city's efforts to honor the legacy of one of rock and roll's founding fathers, while also inspiring the local community, especially the youth, by showcasing the great achievements that can come from the Historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood.