Farmville Dogwood Festival
April 23rd – 26th, 2026
Thursday, April 23rd:
Michael’s Amusements on the Midway One Price Ride Night 4:00 -11:00 pm
Buy a wristband and ride all the rides as often as you like!
Advance tickets on sale at Town office through 5:30 PM, Thurs. April 23rd
$25.00 Advance Purchase or $30.00 at the festival
Food Concession :
Farmville Fire Department on Town Commons 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Farmville Parks & Recreation on Town Commons 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Class/Indie Rock Music by Opaline on Town Commons 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday, April 24th:
Family Fun Night
Opening Ceremonies :
Opening Ceremonies with Courtney Bunting-WITN as Mistress of Ceremonies in the gazebo 5:30 pm
Festival Food Concessions
on and around Town Common: 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
Arts & Crafts and Commercial Vendors
On Town Commons 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Michael’s Amusements
on the Midway: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wishes and Wands :
Located in Gazebo. Come & get your picture with your favorite characters!
(Bluey & Bingo, Spiderman, Moana & Rapunzel, Chase & Skye)
6:00 PM–7:30 PM
STREET DANCE :
Chocolate Chip & Company– Main/Wilson St 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Glow Vibe Golf :
Horne Avenue Athletic Field
Come play some “glow in the dark” putt-putt! 7:00-10:00 pm
Movie Under the Stars :
ICE AGE- Horne Avenue Athletic Field at 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 25th
Historical Paintings of Farmville, NC in collection of Bob Newton :
May Museum-3802 South Main Street 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Kids CoolFest
Balloon Art, Face Painting & Giant Lego Zone all day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
BREAKFAST
Town Commons Marlboro Freewill Baptist Church 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Food, Arts & Crafts and Commercial Vendors
On and around Town Common 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Michael’s Amusements
On the Midway 12:00 noon – 11:00 pm
Shriners Parade
Corner of Wilson St./Walnut St then Main St- What a special treat! Begins at 11:00 am
“Ed’s Live Dinosaurs”
Horne Avenue Athletic Field 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Protown BMX Stunt Team
Located on Main Street 3 shows- 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, & 4:30 pm
Entertainment
Stage Green/Gazebo 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (see schedule below)
10:00 AM | Dance Unlimited | 2:30 PM | Donald Thompson Band |
11:00 AM | Joy’s Tri-County Line Dancers | 4:00 PM | Afreyed Knot |
11:30 AM | Farmville Zumba Queens | 6:00 PM | Bivans Brothers |
12:30 PM | I-42 Band | 7:30 PM | The Soul, Rhythm & Groove Band |
The Farmville Dogwood Bash
9:00PM Headliner: Nashville Recording Artist: Parmalee
8:00 PM Special Guest: Mikele Buck Band
6:30 PM Show Opener: Victor Hudson & 13
Advance ticket purchase available at Town Hall office or online – www.farmvilledogwoodfest.com
- No Hard Liquor or Fortified Wine
- No glass containers of any type will be permitted inside the concert venue
- All Coolers, Bags, Strollers and Carry-In Items will be Checked
- Please Enjoy Your Beverages Responsibly
4240 West Horne Avenue – Athletic Field (Open for Tailgaters- 4pm- $75/spot) subject to sound check Admission $25.00 Advance – $30.00 Day of Show
(Ages 6 and under- FREE)
Gates Open for all at 5:30 PM
Bring your lawn chair and your cooler:
- Beer & Wine Only
- NO GLASS
- No Tailgating in Parking Lot
Sunday, April 26th
FARMVILLE UNITED @ THE CROSS :
Worship service on Town Common at gazebo 10:00 am
Food, Arts & Crafts, and Commercial Vendors
On and around Town Common 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Michael’s Amusements
On the Midway – One Price Ride Day 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(wristbands available for purchase)
Kids CoolFest
Face Painting & Giant Lego Zone all day 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Historical Paintings of Farmville, NC in collection of Bob Newton
May Museum-3802 South Main Street 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Farmville’s Got Talent :
Premier Talent Show at Paramount Theater 3:00 pm
(Auditions 4/17 at 5:30 pm)
Gazebo Concert :
The Main Event Band 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm