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Save the date for the 79th Annual Dogwood Festival!

A long-time tradition that shepherds in the spring season, Greenfield Hill Congregational Church’s 79th Annual Dogwood Festival will once again take place on the church’s beautiful grounds and town square on May 2nd through May 4th surrounded by the historical Greenfield Hill neighborhood on Old Academy Road. This year’s festival will take place a week prior to Mother’s Day just as it did last year.

The Dogwood Festival is the harbinger of spring and the whole town of Fairfield has come to own the symbol of the Dogwood. The feeling of driving up Bronson Road to see the beauty of the pink, white, and purple blooms against the stark contrast of an early spring sky is extraordinary.  

“Our 79th Dogwood Festival is a time-honored tradition that has had a strong evolution and continues to receive extensive community support,” said Greenfield Hill Congregational Church’s co-minister, Alida Ward. “We will be featuring long-time arts and crafts vendors, as well as several new artisans and craftspeople this year. The weekend-long events are shaping up to be some of our most comprehensive and exciting events of the year in Fairfield and perhaps since the Festival’s inception,” she added.

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“We support local, national and international charities like Operation Hope, Children At Risk Fund, Janus House, Center for Women & Families, and Project Learn and many more through our mission board. The Dogwood Festival is a part of the fabric of the local community,” said David Rowe, co-minister of the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church.

Tom Wambach, Dogwood Festival Committee Chair and longtime church member added, “The Dogwood Festival has, for 79 years, been a wonderful tradition within the Fairfield community. Our congregation pulls together to make it the success that it is every year. We work hard and have a lot of fun together. We couldn’t do this without all our dedicated volunteers. All of our net profit goes to support charities.”

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SOME OF THE FUN THINGS TO DO!

Arts and Crafts: Shop at the Arts and Crafts tents, a juried event featuring more than 40 New England artists and crafters. You will find handcrafted furniture, jewelry, photography, garden ornaments, handmade musical instruments, and more! All are available for purchase directly from the artists.

Art Show: Come be amazed by the talent of local artists. Shop for some new art for your home or as a great gift!

Dogwood Dash and Mini Dash: The Dogwood Dash is a two-mile family fun run around Greenfield Hill, and our mini Dash if for kids age two through 7 (in 3 age-appropriate categories.) Saturday morning, May 3  8:30- a.m. for the Dash, 10:30 for the kids’ Mini Dash!

Musical Performances: A wonderful line-up of performers will again offer free concerts during the Festival!

Kate’s Corner and Antiques: Come shop at our church-wide “tag sale”! Many treasures are to be found: vintage jewelry, books, music, kitchen accoutrements, furniture, toys and much more - all at bygone-era prices.

Kate’s Clothes: Shop at prices you don’t see anywhere else! New and gently used women and children’s clothing.

Plant & Garden Boutique - Bring some color into your life by stopping by the Plant Tent! A beautiful variety of perennials, herbs, potted plants and hanging baskets for your garden. It’s the perfect place to shop for Mom, and for all those with a ‘green thumb’!

Plus lots more!
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