Wayne County Arts Council Dogwood Festival

The Wayne County Arts Council Dogwood Festival takes place March 20, 2027, at the Jaycee Fairgrounds, 230 Jaycee Landing Road in Jesup, GA. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. The 2027 edition marks the festival’s 50th year.

A motorcycle and car show, coordinated by Mission 22, runs during the festival. Craft and art booths offer quilts, paintings, dolls, woodworking, clothing, leather goods and other handmade items, and food trucks serve the grounds.

The children’s section includes a train ride, face painting, mechanical bull riding, a petting zoo and a GellBall arena. The local disc golf club takes part, and visitors can find a photo op along with a student art competition and a crocheting competition.

Exhibitors may set up Friday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Saturday, March 20, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Exhibits must remain in place until the festival ends at 5 p.m. The committee provides 24-hour security for the exhibit area to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, and a non-refundable exhibitor entry fee must be received by March 12, 2027.