DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
APRIL 28-30, 2023 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK
Festival Entrance at 963 World's Fair Park Drive
FESTIVAL HOURS:
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FRIDAY: 10AM - 7PM
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SATURDAY: 10AM - 7PM
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SUNDAY: 10AM - 5PM
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
2023 ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS
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2022 ARTIST DIRECTORY
The Emerging Makers Tent will be open on the final day of the 2023 Dogwood Arts Festival on the stage in the World's Fair Park Amphitheater! Featuring 30 local & regional artists, this space was developed to provide a supportive environment for Makers to gain practical experience selling their artwork at a professional craft fair.
LOCATION
World's Fair Park
963 Worlds Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916
Greater in size than two football fields, the Performance Lawn at World's Fair Park is a carefully maintained open area providing a natural amphitheater-like setting perfect for concerts, festivals, parties, and other special events. The south end of the Lawn features an acre of reinforced turf.
The venue is encircled by a fence and has three gates affording controlled access into the site. Electricity and water are readily accessible and ample restroom facilities are located nearby.
PARKING:
World's Fair Park Drive will remain open throughout the event for easy drop-offs and pick-ups right at the Festival Gate. There is also a FREE trolley from Downtown Garages with a stop on Clinch Avenue right around the corner from the Festival Gate - make sure you hop on the ORANGE LINE. For more info about the trolley CLICK HERE.
With 37 parking lots and garages – many with free weeknights and weekends – Downtown Knoxville has plenty of options close to World's Fair Park for you to park. Click the button below to plan your trip! World's Fair Park Drive will also remain open throughout the festival for drop-offs/pick-ups close to the entry gate. Visit Parkopedia.com or download the Parkopedia app. Enter "Knoxville" when prompted to enter a city or place.
WHERE
TO STAY?
Combining luxurious comfort with quiet sophistication, Crowne Plaza Downtown Knoxville offers a home away from home in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. Their prime location is just minutes from the Festival site and steps away from bustling Market Square where you'll enjoy a variety of restaurants, bars, and retail stores. Tasteful decor, a peaceful atmosphere, and superior service combine to provide you with an exceptionally memorable stay in downtown.
SPONSORED BY
FESTIVAL TEAM
SHANNA BROWNING
Festival Co-Chair
BROOKE CARPER
Festival Co-Chair