Atlanta Dogwood Festival Returns for 90th Year

Nominal entry fee added for 2026 event in Piedmont Park

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration featuring a grid of brightly colored dogwood flowers in neon shades of pink, purple, and blue, conceptually representing the joyful energy and natural beauty of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.The vibrant colors and repeating patterns of the iconic dogwood flower capture the celebratory spirit of Atlanta's long-running festival.Atlanta Today

The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival, presented by Associated Credit Union, is set to take place from April 10-12 in Piedmont Park. This year's festival includes a new addition - a nominal entry fee for attendees.

Why it matters

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the city's natural beauty and community spirit. The introduction of an entry fee, though small, marks a significant change for the long-running event and may impact attendance and accessibility for some visitors.

The details

The entry fees for the 2026 Atlanta Dogwood Festival are as follows: $5 for adults (age 13+) on Friday, $10 for adults on Saturday and Sunday, and a $15 weekend pass covering all three days. Children aged 12 and under will still be able to attend for free.

  • The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will take place from April 10-12, 2026.
  • The festival has been an annual event in Piedmont Park since its inception.

The players

Associated Credit Union

The presenting sponsor of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, a local credit union serving the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Piedmont Park

The iconic urban green space in Atlanta that has hosted the Dogwood Festival for the past 90 years.

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What’s next

Organizers have stated that the entry fees will be used to help cover the increasing costs of hosting the festival, which has grown in size and popularity over the decades. They are hopeful that the new fees will not deter attendees from enjoying the annual celebration of Atlanta's natural beauty and community spirit.

The takeaway

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival's 90th anniversary marks a significant milestone for the city, but the addition of entry fees represents a shift in the event's long-standing tradition of being freely accessible to the public. While the fees are nominal, they may impact the festival's inclusivity and accessibility for some visitors.