Dogwood Arts Festival

About

Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville and recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Art Festivals in the U.S. by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice poll. Held at World's Fair Park, the festival features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more. Art vendors work in mixed media, pottery, painting, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more. An Emerging Maker Tent opens on Sunday, featuring up-and-coming artists selling their work for the first time.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

April 2026

Venue

Market Square / downtown

Tags

• arts-and-crafts
• juried
• marquee
• spring