Forget Cherry Blossoms, Atlanta's Got Dogwoods In Their Festival

March 26, 2009 at 1:26 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

We all know that DC is famous for some blooming trees, but it�s not the only one getting in on the spring fun. Atlanta has its own festival devoted to the Dogwood, and this thing has been going strong for the last 73 years. After a scheduling snafu last year, this year�s festival is back in Piedmont Park where it belongs.

The party starts on April 17, runs through the weekend, and best of all, the whole festival is free. Artists from all over the country converge on the city to display their wares and works. The Fine Artist Market is where you can check out sculpture, pottery, and jewelry from up and coming artists�unfortunately bringing some of these things home with you is not free. Constant music on the main stage will keep you going strong.

Like any good festival, there will be plenty of food. Organizers promise kettle corn, gyros, and fried everything. There�s crab cakes too, but we�d stick to ones that come from their usual home in Baltimore. Once you've finished overeating, find a good spot on the grass and watch the frisbee dogs perform. The dogs will be jumping, running, and catching every couple hours on Saturday and Sunday.

If somehow you have a little extra cash to spend this spring, then buy some tickets for the Arts in Bloom fundraiser. You�ll attend a party at Lit Kitchen, a hands-on cooking school, where you�ll be able to taste some booze, taste samples from the city�s restaurants, and spend even more money on a silent auction. The $75 ticket fee is steep, but it's for charity�and you just might run into some Real Housewives here.

Related Stories:
·Atlanta Dogwood Festival [Official Site]
·The Atlanta White House [Jaunted]
·Spring Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of the 2006 Festivities and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies: OtterFreak]

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