UPCOMING EVENTS
Dogwood Arts hosts 20 annual events and programs. From public sculpture exhibitions, music festivals, trail rides, and everything in between; there's something for everyone.
Scroll down for a full list of programs & events
ALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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SOUTHERN SKIES MUSIC FESTIVAL
This one-day music event is curated by The Dirty Guv’nahs and features seven musical acts across two stages, food trucks, craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, a Maker Market, and more.
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FEATURED GARDENS
Select properties with distinguished and remarkable gardens open their grounds to the public for one weekend only.
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WALKING TRAILS
Focusing on the idea of stepping out into our community, the trails are at least one-mile in length and folks are encouraged to walk, run, or bike these trails. Walk, run or bike these trails to earn miles towards the Covenant Health Dogwood Patch!
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HIKES & BLOOMS
Produced along with Covenant Health, these interpretive hikes will highlight interesting facts, features, and flora about unique locations.
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BIKES & BLOOMS
Experience the Dogwood trails the lean, green way – on a bicycle by way of an organized ride.
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DOGWOOD TRAILS, OPEN GARDENS & CAMERA SITES
Explore the natural beauty of our region along more than 80 miles of trails as you enjoy a walk, bike or drive on the iconic Dogwood Trails throughout the Knoxville area.
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HOUSE & GARDEN SHOW
The House & Garden Show provides visitors the chance to shop hundreds of retailers and manufacturers exhibiting products, offering services and advice on interior design, home improvement, gardening, and more. Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens and have the opportunity to talk with the designers.
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BAZILLION BLOOMS
Bazillion Blooms is our annual tree-planting campaign where we sell bare-root dogwood trees to Keep Knoxville Blooming. Dogwood Arts along with corporate and community support has planted more than 11,000 new dogwoods in 11 years.
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ART KITS FOR KIDS
The Art Kits for Kids program provides free art and educational supplies to students in need across East Tennessee. The Kits are distributed through partnerships with nonprofit organizations that serve youth in East Tennessee.
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FIRST FRIDAY: ART WALK
On the First Friday of each month, downtown galleries and shops unveil new exhibitions and host open houses to promote the arts in our community. Dogwood Arts hosts a different artist or artist collective in our Gallery located at 123 W. Jackson Avenue.
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REGIONAL ART EXHIBITION
Fine art encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established regional artists will be showcased at the Emporium Center Gallery.
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CHALK WALK
This virtual, community-wide event encourages artists of all ages to create one-of-a-kind chalk artworks on neighborhood sidewalks, driveways, and community spaces!