PHOTOS: 87th annual Dogwood Festival

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PHOTOS: 87th annual Dogwood Festival

Music, games, art and more filled Piedmont Park today during 87th annual Dogwood Festival.

Madeline Popkin and Ryan Porter participate at the Axe throwing booth during the 87th Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16th, 2023.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Euzkal folk dance group performs an act from Oaxaca, Mexico, on the main stage during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16, 2023. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Silvia Gil awaits at the end of the Super Slide for Addison Gil (left) and Charly Salmeron as they come down during the 87th Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16th, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Breezy and Crystal McCoy observes artwork as they walk through the art section during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Denika Kale and Jacob Drug play corn hole at the AARP booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.

Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Festivalgoers walk between food vendors during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Artist Kyle Wilson from North Carolina interacts with a customer at his booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16, 2023. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sophie Aldridge from Atlanta looks at some artwork at Carla Bank’s artist booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mix-media artist John Ha from California cleans a piece as festival goers walk by during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Allison Foust (right) works on a funnel cake as Veronique Smith looks at their Paris Festival booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Festivalgoers walk between food vendors during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16, 2023. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Kids enjoy games during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Dane Beachler (right) cooks white meat teriyaki chicken, and Austin Hischaa chops some zucchini as they prepare the classic Island Noodles during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Kids and young adults enjoy the Swing Ride during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16, 2023. This three-day festival features arts and crafts, a kids' area, food, and many games.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Fine amber jewelry maker Antoni Kozlowski cleans a piece at his booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Corwin Dubose (right) selected some photographs as artist Michael Lamers shows more frames at his booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Pottery artist Kara Leigh accommodates some items at her booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Festivalgoers walk by the artist section during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Tori Simmons poses with her daughter Birdie Sanchez at the Visit Tallahassee booth during the 87th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Piedmont Park.
Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Madeline Popkin and Ryan Porter participate at the Axe throwing booth during the 87th Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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