Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Taking on New Look for 2026, Ying-Yang Twins Headlining

Over 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has had a number of different looks as it celebrates community every year. For this year’s festival on April 24-26, another big new look is in order.

At a media night event Wednesday in Downtown Fayetteville, Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the festival will move off of Hay St. this year, and put the primary focus on Maiden Lane and the connection to Festival Park.

Along with that new footprint, collaborations with entities like Fascinate-U Children’s Museum, FTCC, Sol’s Arcade & Taproom, and more will celebrate community in new and different ways.

The Headliners

What most people know the Dogwood Festival for though, is the musical entertainment. Suarez said this year’s event has a throwback theme, and a few changes in how the entertainment structure will play out…

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