Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Photo Credit: Explore Georgia. Photo by Kimie Yates, @kimieyates

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.

For full schedules and current event details, visit the official festival guide.

Festival History

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.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival Postcard From 1936 (400)

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

04/13/2026

🌸 What a weekend at the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by associatedcu! 🩷A huge THANK YOU to our incredible artists, generous sponsors and media partners, amazing attendees, board members, dedicated...
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04/12/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival. 🌸 We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in Piedmont Park to support artists, enjoy live music, and be part of this Atlanta tradition. 🎨🎶 We hope you found...
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04/12/2026

Final day, full lineup, and plenty of music left to enjoy. 🎶🌸 2:20pm — delroscoeband 3:30pm — theweekendlovers_music 5pm — brandonboone_ & The Reunion Come spend your Sunday with us at the Coca-Cola Main Stage. 🎶
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04/12/2026

Looking for family fun? Head to the Kids Village on Oak Hill near the 12th Street entrance. 🌸 Presented by pigeonforgetn and dollywood, young visitors will find plenty to do with creative arts and crafts like...
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04/12/2026

Upgrade your festival plans with Party in the Park VIP. 🌸 Join us from noon to 4pm for beer, wine, and cocktail tastings, dedicated seating, a private bar, upgraded restrooms, and lunch from theloadedtaco 🍺🍷 Vendors...
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04/12/2026

Join us today for the Art Throwdown. 🎨 From 12 to 3:30pm, student artists from across Atlanta compete live, showcasing their talent in real time. Stay through the afternoon as judges score the work and winners are...
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04/12/2026

The International Stage is in full swing today. 🌍 Today’s performances highlight a wide range of cultural traditions, with groups representing the Philippines, Lithuania, Mexico, India, China, Türkiye, Colombia, and...
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04/12/2026

Final day of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and we’re not done yet. 🌸 Explore the fine art booths, enjoy live music, and don’t miss the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition (AHSAE) in the Community Center near 12th...
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04/11/2026

That’s a wrap on Day 2. 🌸 The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by associatedcu delivered another full day of art, music, and great moments in the park. 🍻 Join us back in Piedmont Park tomorrow for the...
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04/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Matthew Hatala, this year's winner in the Wood category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.
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04/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mike Sluder, this year's winner in the Metal category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.
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04/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Margaret Vetter, this year's winner in the Glass category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.
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Festival Coverage & Archives

Did your friend enjoy the Dogwood Festival? (2001)

04/11/2001 12:04 AM

Talk of the Town Profiles: Dogwood Festival 2001