Located in the heart of eastern North Carolina, the community of Farmville has proudly hosted the Farmville Dogwood Festival for the past 35 years. The festival is held each April on the town commons. The manicured lawn of the commons is dotted with stately oaks, azaleas, dogwoods and a burst of color from annuals and perennials. Visitors make an annual pilgrimage to Farmville to reunite with family and friends.

The Dogwood Festival has been honored as a legacy festival by the Library of Congress. The festival proudly reaches across all demographics to provide a weekend of entertainment that appeals to all patrons. Most of the festival guests live in a 50 mile radius of Farmville. Festival attendance has been estimated in some years at over 30,000.

The center of the commons features the arts and crafts pavilion. It is the focal point of the festival, displaying the artistic talents and workmanship of the artisans of eastern North Carolina. These wares are available for sale to the public. The festival committee carefully selects artisans that compliment each other and provide a diverse array of craftsmanship. Examples of past artisan wares have included woodworking, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, framed artwork, photography, soaps and many other handcrafted treasures.

Surrounding the pavilion is a number of venues that accent the town commons. Nearby is the gazebo which displays a constant stream of local musical talent. The Kids Cool Fest tent provides the youth an opportunity to create crafts and to have fun, all free of charge. Lining the street are food vendors providing a potpourri of delicacies. Behind the town hall are rides provided by Michaels Amusements that appeal to all ages. The ball field is where our headline musical acts perform at night for festival patrons.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 24, 2025

One Price Ride Night

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Michael's Amusements
One Price Ride Night! Buy a wristband and ride all the rides as often as you like! Advance purchase $20 at Town office until Thurs., April 25th or purchase at Festival $25

11:00 am - 9:00 pm: Food Concession - Farmville Fire Department on Town Commons
04:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Food Concession - Farmville Parks and Recreation on Town Commons
06:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies - With WITN's own Courtney Bunting as Mistress of Ceremonies in the Gazebo
06:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Live Country-Southern Rock Music - Come enjoy the 2Digh4 Band performing inside the gazebo on the Town Commons

Friday, April 25, 2025

Family Fun Night

12:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Festival Food - On and around the Town Commons
03:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Arts and Crafts and Commercial Vendors - On and around the Town Commons
04:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Michael's Amusements - On the Midway
07:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Street Dance - Featuring Tuesday's Gone Band with Victor Hudson opening the show- located between Main-Wilson Street
08:00 pm: Movie Under The Stars - Disney's The Little Mermaid Sing-Along w- Live Characters!! - located inside Horne Avenue Athletic Field

Saturday, April 26, 2025

07:00 am - 10:00 am: Breakfast - Hosted by the Marlboro Freewill Baptist Church Youth on the Town Commons
09:00 am - 08:00 pm: Food, Arts and Crafts with Commercial Vendors - On and Around Town Common
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Michael's Amusements - On the Midway
09:00 am - 07:00 pm: Crazy Quilts to New York Beauties Exhibit - At the May Museum located at 3802 South Main Street
10:00 am - 05:00 pm: Kids CoolFest - Balloon Art, Face Painting and Crafts All Day!
11:00 am: Arbor Day Storytime - located in the Kids CoolFest tent
09:00 am: Petals and Pedals Family Bicycle Ride - Registration begins at 8am- 4276 West Church Street
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm: It's A Zoo Life - Come see the animals!! Located on the Town Commons by Kids CoolFest

12pm, 2:00pm, 4:30pm: Protown BMX Stunt Team: Exhibition located on Main Street. Come see an exciting show!!

10:00 am: 8:00 pm: Entertainment for Stage Green and Gazebo

10:00 am: Dance Unlimited
11:00 am: Carolina Zumba Queens
12:30 pm: The Main Event Band
02:30 pm: I-42 Band
05:30 pm: Joyner Young and Marie
07:00 pm: Donald Thompson Band

5:30 pm: Farmville Dogwood Bash

West Horne Avenue - Adjacent to Athletic Field (Open for Tailgaters at 4pm at $50-spot)
Bring your lawn chair and your cooler - Beer and Wine only - NO GLASS - NO Tailgating in Parking Lot

Headliner:
Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records Recording Artist: Lauren Alaina

With Special Guest: Austin Williams
Show Opener: Jake Sutton Band

Jake- 6:30pm
Austin- 8:00pm
Lauren- 9:30pm

Sunday, April 27, 2025

10:00 am: Farmville United at the Cross - Worship service on Town Commons at gazebo
01:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Food, Arts and Crafts with Commercial Vendors - On and Around Town Common
01:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Michael's Amusements - ONE PRICE RIDE DAY! Buy a wristband and ride all the rides as often as you like!
01:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Kid's CoolFest - Face Painting and Crafts All Day!
01:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Gazebo Concert - Presenting the Chocolate Chip and Company Band on Town Commons

Date:
April 24 - 27, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Farmville, NC

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