This weekend, Atlanta celebrates 75 years of blossoming trees,
tasty cuisines and whimsical creations. Join your neighbors and friends for an
unforgettable three days at the 75th
Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival! A delightful blend of tradition
and innovation, the festival winds throughout the park's lush lawns and
casually elegant trees. While showcasing the finest local artisans, food
vendors and performers, this year's events also include a few intriguing
additions.
75th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 15-17, all day
Piedmont Park
Free Admission
In addition to the many vendors scattered throughout the park, a
number of local restaurants are extending the
celebration to your tabletop. On Saturday and Sunday, you can purchase tickets
for the "Friends of Dogwood Pavilion".
This gourmet event features bites from more than 30 of your favorite eateries,
as well as four wine and beer providers.
Upon entering the festival, you'll step directly into the Artists' Market - just the place to find
that uniquely you piece! Here, Piedmont Park blossoms with dogwoods, creativity
and passion as thousands of visitors explore works by top glassblowing, metal-
and leather-working artisans, as well as painters, photographers, sculptors and
more.
Returning for the 75th anniversary, the Dogwood
Festival also offers three cutting-edge villages: the Kids Village,
International Village and the Eco-Village. Perfect for the young (and young at
heart), the Kids Village offers hands-on activities and
challenges to spark creative minds, while live performances set a groovy
backbeat. Enjoy mobile art and global culture exchanges in the International Village. The Eco-Village offers a
Discovery Center, focusing on sustainable practice education, while LED lights
and bio-diesel powers the entire festival!
Open from morning to night, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival
is a great place to catch a little Spring fever. Since it's easily accessible
from MARTA, there's just no excuse to miss this weekend of sunshine,
sustainability and creativity!
