The 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back in Piedmont Park this weekend, drawing thousands of visitors for its mix of fine art, live music, food vendors, and family activities. The festival, one of Atlanta's longest-running traditions, features artists from across the region and a lineup of performers on multiple stages.
This year's event comes with noticeably heightened security after recent incidents in the park area. Festival organizers and Atlanta police have coordinated an expanded security presence, with visible patrols and bag checks at entry points. Despite the added measures, the mood was festive, with attendees describing it as "a great gumbo" of art, food, and spring weather.
The Dogwood Festival has been a Midtown fixture since 1936, and this milestone 90th edition drew particular enthusiasm from longtime Atlantans who see it as one of the city's most enduring community events.