ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will move forward in 2026 despite not reaching its previously set fundraising goal.

What we know:

Organizers announced that the annual event will take place at Piedmont Park from April 10–12, 2026.

Back in August, festival officials said they needed to raise $250,000 by Nov. 1 to hold the 90th anniversary celebration due to a 25% budget shortfall. They cited the pandemic, rising production costs and reduced sponsorships as reasons for the funding gap. As of Oct. 30 at 8 a.m., the festival had raised $71,867.33.

Although donations are still being accepted , organizers confirmed the festival will move forward and will charge a small entrance fee to attendees.

Officials said the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office agreed to allow a "nominal entrance

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