Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 20, 21, 22, 2012 in Piedmont Park Festival Hours Friday 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing in Atlanta: the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! The Dogwoods will be in full bloom, and hundreds of artists from around the country will set up their tents for the 76th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. An Atlanta staple for more than 75 years, there is something for everyone at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned-juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. In addition to the fine art for adults and art collectors, there is a Kids Village featuring huge inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting for all ages, as well as the ever-popular 24-foot rock-climbing wall. Sponsor booths are located throughout the Festival that will have everything from live radio remotes to great prizes and interactive games. No pet dogs are allowed at large outdoor events like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, according to City of Atlanta ordinance. Music has become an essential feature of the weekend’s festivities, and this year will be no different! A wide array of diverse musical offerings will fill the springtime air throughout the weekend! The full schedule of music and entertainment will be announced later. And when you get hungry, follow the delicious smells, of funnel cakes, gyros, crab cakes, onion rings, kettle corn and much, much more! Visit us at http://www.dogwood.org Friends of Dogwood Food & Wine Event Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM The "Friends of Dogwood Pavilion" is one of the best ways to enjoy the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This ticketed event, offers an upscale hospitality experience. It will be held in the beautifully renovated, multi-million dollar, Greystone event facility in the heart of Piedmont Park. It features some of Atlanta's favorite restaurants offering a wide variety of foods, desserts and special wine tasting. This Year's Participating Restaurant List Coming Soon... Tickets are $25.00 for Regular Admission & $54.00 for Admission with Open Bar. (All pricing includes service fees) Purchase tickets at http://www.dogwood.org/Friends_Of_Dogwood_Pavilion.htm La Fête International Wine Tasting Friday, April 20th, 2012, 7:00 - 10:00 pm La Fête celebrates the multiculturalism and camaraderie of our International participants. This ticketed event, held in the beautifully renovated multi-million dollar Greystone event facility, offers something truly unique to the Atlanta social scene. This year's restaurants will be announced soon... Advance Tickets are just $29 INCLUSIVE of service fees ($35 at the door, if available) Purchase Tickets at: http://www.dogwood.org/la_fete