78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Saturday, April 12, 2014

The dogwood trees have started blooming in Atlanta and just in time for the 78th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This past weekend thousands of people enjoyed art in the outdoors at Piedmont Park as over 250 artists from all over the country descended upon the city to showcase their wares. Photographers, painters, metal workers, glass blowers, mixed media artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, potters and many more lined the trails that criss cross through the park during the three day festival. Stages were set up so that bands could play  and international dance, music and performance groups could wow onlookers with their colorful garb and talent. Food vendors of all types kept people fed as they spent hours looking at the wonderful artwork on display. It was a great day to be downtown!

Kristy Hoefler ( left) and her nephew Phoenix Allen walk past numerous food and artists' booths during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Kristy Hoefler ( left) and her nephew Phoenix Allen walk past numerous food and artists’ booths during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

James Allen looks at the artwork on display in Jim Newbury's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

James Allen looks at the artwork on display in Jim Newbury’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Jody Chamberlain, part of the band 38th Parallel, performs on stage during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Jody Chamberlain, part of the band 38th Parallel, performs on stage during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Patti Peach looks at the artwork on display in James Gary Richmond's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Patti Peach looks at the artwork on display in James Gary Richmond’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Naila Drummond (left) rides the merry-go-round, one of numerous carnival rides available during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Naila Drummond (left) rides the merry-go-round, one of numerous carnival rides available during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Alexis Turner looks at the artwork on display in Jennifer Ivory's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Alexis Turner looks at the artwork on display in Jennifer Ivory’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Glenn Patrick cooks chicken on the grill during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Glenn Patrick cooks chicken on the grill during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Marissa Davis (right) and her father Carl look at the artwork on display in Brian J. Sullivan's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Marissa Davis (right) and her father Carl look at the artwork on display in Brian J. Sullivan’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Metala Theart looks at the artwork on display in Michael Rohner's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Metala Theart looks at the artwork on display in Michael Rohner’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Caroline Wright (center left) and Aubrey White walk past numerous artists' booths during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Caroline Wright (center left) and Aubrey White walk past numerous artists’ booths during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Julie Zeff (left) and her daughter Sarah look at the artwork on display in Richard Kolb's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Julie Zeff (left) and her daughter Sarah look at the artwork on display in Richard Kolb’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Collin Box (right) and his father Carey look at the artwork on display in William F. Colburg Jr.'s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Collin Box (right) and his father Carey look at the artwork on display in William F. Colburg Jr.’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Chelsea Mahle looks at the artwork on display in Dan Sayre's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Chelsea Mahle looks at the artwork on display in Dan Sayre’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

 

Chelo Aguirre (left) and her sister Sonia look at the artwork on display in David Goldhagen's booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Chelo Aguirre (left) and her sister Sonia look at the artwork on display in David Goldhagen’s booth during the 78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 12, 2014.