The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival returns April 25-27, celebrating 43 years of family fun, flavorful eats and live entertainment in a free downtown event for the community.
Planning to head downtown? Here's the full schedule of events held across the weekend.
Friday, April 25
Festival hours: 5-11 p.m.
Location: Festival Park and downtown Fayetteville
Festivalgoers can enter the park at 5 p.m. and witness the opening ceremony at 6 p.m.
Food vendors and sponsors: Both will be available at Festival Park from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Midway: The midway, on the corner of Mason Street and Ray Avenue in the Masonic Lodge parking lot, is open from 5-11 p.m.
The Simpletones: The '90s cover band takes the Festival Park stage from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fear State: The rock band begins their performance at 6:45 p.m. on the Festival Park stage.
Echostone: The rock band begins their set on stage at 8:30 p.m. on the Festival Park stage.
Saturday, April 26
Festival hours: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Festival Park and downtown Fayetteville
Midway: The midway, on the corner of Mason Street and Ray Avenue in the Masonic Lodge parking lot, is open from noon to 11 p.m.
Group classes: A Pure Barre pop-up class is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. in Festival Park, followed by Downdog for Dogwood street yoga at 10 a.m. on Person Street.
Live music: Beginning at 10:30 a.m., six bands and various DJs will keep the music going all day on Person Street.
King BMX: The stunt group has shows at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Air Born Aerials: Known for their acrobatic performances, these entertainers will showcase their talents in the Festival Park area starting at 1 p.m.
Line dancing: Fans of line dancing can head to Person Street at 1:15 p.m. to partake in the festivities.
Saturday concerts: Four different musical artists will be performing on the Festival Park stage:
Sunday, April 27
Festival hours: Noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Festival Park and downtown Fayetteville
Midway: The midway, on the corner of Mason Street and Ray Avenue in the Masonic Lodge parking lot, is open from noon to 6 p.m.
Car show: The final day of the 2025 Dogwood Festival begins with a car show at noon on Person Street. The car show winner will be crowned at 5 p.m.
King BMX: The stunt group has shows at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Sunday concerts: Two different musical artists will be performing on the Festival Park stage:
Festival rules: Please ensure to follow all festival rules, including no soliciting, no weapons, no canopies, no coolers or outside containers, no bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades, no pets (except for service animals, which are permitted) and no drones without prior approval.
Reporter Lizmary Evans covers dining, retail, entertainment and culture for The Fayetteville Observer. You can reach her at [email protected].