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Atlanta Dogwood Festival - Piedmont Park in the Spring
Festival Guide
For current festival dates, event listings, and the latest Creative Loafing guide, see Atlanta Dogwood Festival.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is one of the city’s longest-running spring traditions, bringing art, music, food, and community programming to Piedmont Park each year.
Held annually in April, the festival draws large crowds for its artist market, performances, and park-centered atmosphere in the heart of Atlanta.
Festival Overview
Festival weekend typically includes a nationally recognized artist market, live music and performances, food vendors, family-friendly attractions, and special events such as the Mimosa 5K and VIP experiences.
Programming is spread throughout Piedmont Park, with multiple activity zones, performance areas, and vendor sections.
The first Dogwood Festival took place on April 19, 1936. Walter Rich of Rich’s department store helped establish the event, which quickly became a major annual celebration in Atlanta.
Over time, the festival helped cement the dogwood tree as a symbol of the city, much like the cherry blossom is associated with Washington, D.C. The tree grows primarily in the Southeast and remains closely tied to Atlanta’s seasonal identity.
Social & Updates
Take your festival day to the next level at Party in the Park VIP. 🌸
From noon to 4pm, enjoy beer, wine, and cocktail tastings, plus lounge seating, a private bar, upgraded restrooms, and lunch from theloadedburger.... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Bring the kids and explore Kids Village, presented by dollywood in beautiful pigeonforgetn 🎨 Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is closer than you think—stop by their... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
The International Stage brings together performances that reflect cultures from across the globe. 🌍
Today’s lineup includes a range of performances from groups representing Laos, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Ireland, India, the... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Another beautiful day in Atlanta. 🌸
Day 2 of the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by associatedcu is officially underway.
Explore 260 artist booths, catch a full lineup of live music and international... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
On your mark. 👟
The Mimosa 5K begins at 8am at the corner of Charles Allen Drive and 10th Street.
After the race, join us back in Piedmont Park for a celebratory mimosa toast, courtesy of cupcakevineyards. 🥂 @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Atlanta showed up today. 🌸
An incredible first day at the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by Associated Credit Union with art, music, and good times all around. 🍻
Get some rest and join us back in... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
We’re kicking off the weekend on the Coca-Cola Main Stage tonight! 🎉✨
6pm — moonlarkband
7:30pm — arkoseofficial
Grab a friend, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the evening with us. 🌸 @dogwoodfestival Read more...
We’re proud to recognize our Cultural Alliance partner, the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter. 🌿
Through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing, the Sierra Club works to protect natural spaces, promote clean... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Family fun is waiting in Kids Village, presented by dollywood in scenic pigeonforgetn 🎨 Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is closer than you think. Stop by their booth to... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
We’re proud to recognize our Cultural Alliance partner, the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. 🌿
Since 2012, CNPC has served as the official friends group and primary philanthropic partner of the Chattahoochee... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Atlanta, it’s time. 🌸
The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by associatedcu is officially underway.
Be among the first to explore all 260 artist market booths and discover original works from talented... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
Thank you to our friends at Georgia Public Broadcasting for helping spread the word about the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by Associated Credit Union 🌸 Thank you for helping us reach the Atlanta... @dogwoodfestival Read more...
This year's Atlanta Dogwood festival has been postponed to August 7 – August 9, 2020 and then cancelled. We'll publish the festival schedule, recommen...
