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 82 years, the Dogwood Festival still aims to inspire as thousands of people continue to converge to see artisans, eat authentic foods, listen to great music and have a good time. This year will be no different.
Dogwood Festival 2025: Everything You Need To Know
Along with an artists market, attendees will be treated to music from the Coca-Cola stage, international stage and a Party in the Park VIP experience with all the trimmings.
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 11 through Sunday, April 13, 2025. The times will be:
- Friday, April 11: noon to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, April 12: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, April 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Music Lineup
Friday, April 11
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 – MAIN STAGE HEADLINERS
| TIME | PERFORMANCE | MUSIC GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | HOUSE MUSIC | Various Artists |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | NERO SIMON and the SUNSETTERS | Coastal Americana |
| 7:30 – 9:00 PM | GIMME HENDRIX | Jimi Hendrix Tribute |
Saturday, April 12
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 – MAIN STAGE HEADLINERS
| TIME | BAND/ARTIST | MUSIC GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 10:00 AM | MIMOSA 5K – DJ CHOPS | Party Band |
| 2:30 – 3:15 PM | GUITAR SHED | Student Showcase |
| 3:35 – 4:20 PM | BRANDON MARSOLO & FRIENDS | Guitar/Singer/Songwriter |
| 4:40 – 5:40 PM | THE JESSE WILLIAMS BAND Presented by Georgia Public Broadcasting | Soul/Blues |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | TYLER NEAL | Blues Guitar |
| 7:30 – 9:00 PM | VOX BRITANNIA | British Rock Tribute |
Sunday, April 13
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 – MAIN STAGE HEADLINERS
| TIME | BAND/ARTIST | MUSIC GENRE |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 – 2:00 PM | JULIE GRIBBLE BAND | Americana |
| 2:20 – 3:05 PM | LEFT ON BLUE | Jazz/Blues |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM | BOOM! TRIO ft LAVAHI | Funk Soul |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | HUGHES TAYLOR | Blues Rock |
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.
$55 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.
$80 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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