The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, a spring tradition for nearly nine decades, is in danger of ending unless it raises $250,000 by Nov. 1. Organizers warn that without emergency support, the 90th anniversary scheduled for April 2026 will not happen.

Why It Matters: The festival is Atlanta’s longest-running and largest fine arts event. Each year it brings more than 250 artists, global performers, live music, youth art exhibitions, and family activities—all for free. Its loss would leave a major cultural and economic hole in the city.

What’s Happening: Costs to produce the event have jumped 25% to 30% since 2020. At the same time, sponsorship dollars and arts funding have fallen.

Rising costs include security, equipment rental, and required city services.

Organizers say the festival has alw

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