DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
APRIL 25-27, 2025 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK
Spring in East Tennessee means blooming dogwoods and the return of one of Knoxville’s most beloved traditions: the Dogwood Arts Festival. Now in its 64th year, the festival will take place April 25–27 at World’s Fair Park, filling the Performance Lawn, Amphitheatre, and surrounding greenways with fine art, live music, hands-on activities, and family fun!
Recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Art Festivals in the U.S. by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, this year’s event will showcase 100 juried artists, live performances across two stages, a local Maker Market, interactive workshops and demos, and much more!
FESTIVAL HOURS:
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Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
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Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Free to attend, no tickets necessary.
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Voted #3 Best Art Festival in the Country according to USA Today's 2024 Reader's Poll
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Voted #1 Festival in Knoxville according to CityView Magazine's 2022 Best of the Best Readers Poll
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Named the #2 Best Dogwood Festival in the U.S. according to Travel Awaits (2023)
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Awarded Best Festival according to Tennessee Magazine's Best of Tennessee Reader's Choice Awards (2022)
THE MAKER EXPERIENCE: DAILY WORKSHOPS
We're partnering with the Maker City & KnoxMakers on a brand new activation space at the Dogwood Arts Festival called the Maker Experience - which will include a series of hands-on workshops throughout the weekend! Click the link below for more information about each workshop and to purchase tickets (workshops are $10 each and have limited seating).
Linoleum Block Printmaking
RoshaniDesigns
Fri: 10AM
Make a Wooden Whistle
KnoxMakers
Sat: 12PM
Paint Watercolor Flowers
Kim Green Designs
Sun: 12PM
Cyanotype Printing
The Big Camera
Fri: 12PM
Learn to Solder
KnoxMakers
Sat: 2PM
DIY Journals
Creatively Tina
Sun: 2PM
Pamphlet Stitch Bookbinding
Bailey Fiber Art Studio
Fri: 2PM
Cross Stitch a Dogwood Flower
KnoxMakers
Sat: 4PM
Calligraphy for Beginners
Signed Cricket
Sun: 4PM
Sewing with a self-love twist
Monsters Made with Love
Fri: 4PM
Zentangle Drawing
Pen & Path
Sat: 6PM
Sashiko Basics
Wabi Wear Repair
Fri: 6PM
Mixing Three Herbal Teas
Happy Little Herbs
Sun: 10AM
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Food & Drink Vendors
Irvey's Ice Cream, Amy Treats, Bake That Dough, Open Road Mobile Woodfired Pizza, Appe Thai, Captain Muchachos, Dentons, Penne For Your Thoughts, Smoked Pickle BBQ, Sleepy Dog Coffee, Mama Bear's Sweet Treats, and King of Pops.
Craft beer & cocktails courtesy of Sugarlands Distilling & Cherokee Distributing
Cartoonist Conversations
Meet the Masters of Cartooning!
Calling all comic lovers, cartoon fans, and aspiring artists! Get ready for an exclusive opportunity to meet and chat with legendary members of the National Cartoonists Society at the Dogwood Arts Festival!
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When: 3 PM, Saturday, April 26
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Where: Maker Experience Tent
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Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Join us for a 45-minute live drawing demo and Q&A session featuring some of the biggest names in comics and cartoons. This is your chance to see the pros in action!
LOCATION
World's Fair Park
963 Worlds Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37916
The Dogwood Arts Festival takes place annually at World's Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, TN. There will be 100+ fine art vendors, food trucks, and children's activities on the Performance Lawn. Saturday & Sunday will include live music, dance performances, and more on the Amphitheatre Stage plus local Makers and community organizations along the waterfront.
PARKING:
World's Fair Park Drive will remain open throughout the event for easy drop-offs and pick-ups right at the Festival Gate.
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 (within walking distance) 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