Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is Atlanta's annual celebration of the blooming of its native dogwood trees. For three days each spring, the Dogwood arts festival fills Midtown Atlanta's Piedmont Park with live music, arts and crafts, food booths and family-friendly activities. In 2011 the festival celebrated 75 years of arts and culture with more than 250 national artists and was powered by LED lights and bio-diesel.
A highlight of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is the U.S. Disc Dog Southern Nationals, a world-class competition starring the top Frisbee dogs in the nation. Other attractions include a children's area with face painting and rock climbing, and a Community Corner, featuring local nonprofit organizations. A juried art competition recognizes artistic achievement in such categories as sculpture, painting, jewelry and photography. Musical entertainment at the Dogwood arts festival ranges from bluegrass and country to rock and soul.
More than 300,000 people attend the yearly Atlanta Dogwood Festival, which dates back to 1936 when citizens' of Atlanta created the event as a way to celebrate the beauty and spirit of their city.
Dogwood Festival Admission Fees
Admission is free
Dogwood Festival Location
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is held at Piedmont Park, located near Piedmont Avenue and 10th St.
Dogwood Festival Contact Information
(404) 817-6642
www.dogwood.org
Piedmont Park Conservancy
(404) 875-7275
www.piedmontpark.org
Check out this previous years Dogwood Festival video.
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