83rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Welcomes 260 Fine Artists in April
Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO
Monday, February 18th, 2019
When the Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens for its 83rd year this spring, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy three days of fine art and live entertainment amid blooming dogwood trees. Held in Piedmont Park, this annual event attracts 200,000+ attendees, and is the third-oldest fine arts festival in the country.
|
FESTIVAL |
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a fine arts festival and so much more. Entrance is free! |
|
WHEN & WHERE |
83rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival |
|
Piedmont Park, Atlanta |
|
|
Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2019 |
|
|
ARTIST MARKET |
Featuring 260 artists, the juried, fine art Artist Market welcomes visitors to peruse and purchase. Because the festival is one of the first events of the art festival season, artists display their newest work straight from their studios. |
|
ENTERTAINMENT |
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival offers a variety of live entertainment like big-name bands on the Main Stage and local dance troupes on the International Stage. The onsite disc dog competition amazes onlookers with the feats of super-talented canines. |
|
MIMOSA 5K |
Festival Saturday begins with the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Mimosa 5K, which follows a course through historic Midtown and ends with a mimosa toast in the park. |
|
YOUNG ARTISTS |
The festival supports young artists with the award-winning Atlanta High School Art Exhibition (AHSAE), which offers local students the chance to take part in a juried show. Teams of young artists are also invited to participate in the Art Throwdown, a live art competition that takes place on festival Saturday. |
|
VIP TENT |
Under the spacious VIP Tent, guests can experience ticketed culinary events featuring flavors of the South from local restaurants, comfortable seating, private bathrooms, a dedicated bar and a great view of the Main Stage. |
|
KIDS |
For young visitors, the festival includes a Kids Village and Midway, and opening day begins with Family Friday when attendees can purchase unlimited ride wristbands. |
|
HOTELS |
Visitors to Atlanta receive discounted rates with festival hotel partner W Atlanta Midtown. |
