July 21st, 2010 
Tushar Mathur Atlanta Dogwood Festival is the perfect place for an art lover to be in. It has been an annual feature in Atlanta for the last 74 years. Like every year, this year also it was held in the Piedmont Park, Atlanta. The gala event marks the onset of spring. The festival was started way back in 1934, as an initiative, by Water Rich, to celebrate spring. It is at this time of the year that the flowers of Dogwood tree are in full bloom. As usual it lasted for 3 days.
This year it was held from the 16th to 18th of April, 2010.The entry was free though the visitors had to pay for food stalls and for wine tasting. Tickets also had to be purchased for comedy shows. Every single penny spent was worth the price.
The artists from all over North America look forward for the Atlanta Dogwood festival as it is the platform where they can showcase their talent. Various art forms are displayed. Art, music, dramatics, and comedy were all enjoyed. The events were exciting enough to keep the adrenalin flowing. Besides the guests could enjoy beautiful spring weather in the huge, lovely lawns. Live performances by renowned artists, thrilled the guests.
Food has always been a major attraction of Atlanta Dogwood festival. Many leading restaurants participated in the grand event. Drinks and refreshments did the rounds. The visitors enjoyed the popular city cuisine.
The festival was a big hit with children of all ages. This year also, different activities like face painting, rock climbing, games, fireworks, air show etc were organised. Thus, kids find enough things to keep themselves occupied with. Several competitions are held for children and adults. Hot Air Balloon Race, fashion shows are star attractions of the event.
Atlanta Dogwood festival is the perfect destination to be visited with the entire family. One must visit Atlanta at the time of spring and be a part of festival. A visit to Atlanta’s Dogwood festival can be culturally enriching and a lifetime experience.
