The 2024 Dogwood Festival returns in Atlanta’s best park this weekend. Are you ready for some outdoors fun in the sun with live music, good food and vendors from all over?
There’s no doubt about it. The Dogwood Festival is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
After 80 years, the Dogwood Festival still aims to inspire as thousands of people continue to converge to see artisans, eat authentic foods and have a good time. This year will be no different.
Dogwood Festival 2024: Everything You Need To Know
New this year is an interactive bronze sculpture that will welcome guests to Piedmont Park. The sculpture, shaped as a giant dogwood limb with massive blooms, will also serve as a bench for park visitors and a beacon for years to come.
“We worked closely with Cherrylion Studios to create a beautiful piece of art that fit the feel, design and beauty of Piedmont Park while reminding people throughout the year of the festival’s commitment to bringing the finest art to the City each springtime,” said festival executive director Brian Hill.
The second weekend of April, the Dogwood Festival is happening again in Midtown Atlanta and it’s free to the public. There will also be a Kids Village featuring arts & crafts, interactive make and take activities, face painting and more for all ages.
When Is The Dogwood Festival This Year?
The dates for this year’s festival are Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14, 2024. The times will be:
- Friday, April 12: noon to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Music Lineup
The Dogwood Festival will have several music artists slated to perform every year. When we hear more, we will update you.On Saturday morning, there is a Mimosa 5K race as part of the event.
Is The Dogwood Festival Free?
The Dogwood Festival is typically a free event. But if you want to experience VIP treatment, there are tiers you can pay for.
$40 Standard VIP admission includes craft beer & wine tasting, access to VIP area overlooking the Coca-Cola Main Stage, private restroom trailer and a discounted cash bar. First come, first open seating (no holding seats). Lunch is NOT included.
$60 VIP Upgrade admission w/ Lunch includes ticket for lunch entree and side from Loaded Taco or Loaded Burger food truck, craft beer & wine tasting, access to VIP area overlooking the Coca-Cola Main Stage, private restroom trailer and a discounted cash bar.
$75 Platinum VIP Access w/ Lunch includes ticket for lunch entree and side from Loaded Taco or Loaded Burger food truck, craft beer & wine tasting, access to VIP area overlooking the Coca-Cola Main Stage, private restroom trailer PLUS 4 drink tickets from cash bar.
Buy VIP Dogwood Festival tickets.
Final Word
The Dogwood Festival is one of the city’s best free outdoors events, but there are some associated ticketed events
You can expect beautiful weather, great food and live music just like it’s been in years past. The Dogwood Festival will have a VIP Experience includes Food and Beer Tasting, Access to VIP tent, Private Restroom Trailers and Seating.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
There are so many fun things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
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