Spring Awakening: The 87th Annual Greenfield Hill Dogwood Festival – A Celebration of Community, Crafts, and Bloom

Join us for a weekend of enchantment and community spirit at the Greenfield Hill Dogwood Festival. This isn’t just an event; it’s a springtime celebration in the heart of Fairfield, featuring the best of crafts, music, food, and fun for all ages against the stunning backdrop of blooming dogwoods.

What’s in Store:

Crafts Fair Extravaganza:

Discover treasures from dozens of New England’s finest vendors, offering everything from jewelry and accessories to hand-crafted goods and artisanal foods.

Kids’ Paradise:

Engage the little ones with crafts, games, and a bounce house on the church playground.

Musical Bliss:

Enjoy a lineup of local talent, including the vibrant Angry O’Haras and soulful Joe Utterback, providing the perfect soundtrack to your festival experience.

Culinary Delights:

Relish fresh, healthy fare at the Blossom Café, indulge in homemade baked goods at the Blossom Bakery, and explore a variety of gourmet food trucks.

Plant Boutique:

Beautify your garden with selections from one of Greenfield Hill's premier nurseries, Outdoor Design and Living.

Historic Journey:

Take a guided walking tour of historic sites around Greenfield Hill.

Blessing of the Animals:

A heartwarming tradition on Mother’s Day.

Full Festival Schedule:

• Saturday, May 13th:
• 10:00 AM - Festival Opens to the Public
• 10:30 AM - Music by Close Harmony in the Sanctuary
• 10:30 AM - Mini-Dash for Ages 2-7 in The Memorial Garden
• 11:00 AM - Music by Aria in the Sanctuary
• 11:00 AM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 11:30 AM - Music by Muse and the Overtones in the Sanctuary
• 11:30 AM - Magician Danny Magic in the Children’s Area
• 12:00 PM - Music by Elana Zabari at the Blossom Café
• 12:00 PM - Music by School of Rock on the Main Stage
• 1:00 PM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 1:30 PM - Music by Emerging Artist Series in the Sanctuary
• 2:00 PM - Presentation by the Audubon Society
• 2:00 PM - Dogwood Portraits by Erin Belles Photography
• 3:00 PM - Music by the Angry O’Haras on the Main Stage
• 3:00 PM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 3:30 PM - Dogwood DJ Dance Party in the Children’s Area
• 5:00 PM - Festival Closes for the Day
• Sunday, May 14th:
• 10:00 AM - Special Mother’s Day Worship Service at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church
• 11:00 AM - Blessing of the Animals on the Steps of the Sanctuary
• 11:00 AM - Festival Opens to the Public
• 11:30 AM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 12:00 PM - Music by The Cukes Ukuleles Ensemble on the Main Stage
• 12:00 PM - Music by Fred and Ethel at the Blossom Café
• 1:00 PM - Magician Danny Magic in the Children’s Area
• 1:00 PM - Music by Utterback in the Sanctuary
• 1:00 PM - Bake-Off Contest Winners Announced at the Blossom Bakery
• 1:30 PM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 2:00 PM - Music by Intuition Quartet on the Main Stage
• 2:00 PM - Dogwood Portraits by Erin Belles Photography
• 3:00 PM - Music by Tor Newcomers and Friends on the Main Stage
• 3:00 PM - Guided Walking Tour, Meet in front of the Church
• 4:00 PM - Music by Pivot Choir on the Front Steps of the Sanctuary
• 5:00 PM - Festival Officially Closes

Featured Vendors:

Explore and shop from a diverse array of vendors, including:

• 2 Latitudes Furniture
• 24 Peace
• Americana Memories
• BE.Ellis
• Believe Your GRReatness
• Birdhouse Brokerage
• Blue Sounds Gifts
• Camp Bow Wow
• Carib Creations
• Charmed by Wendy
• Coastal Beads by Rebecca
• Contemporary Headwear
• Currie Carolyn H
• Dash ’N’ Drizzle
• Den Art
• Designed by Trish
• Digiorgi Roofing & Siding
• Driftwood Designs
• Eric’s Aviaries
• Everything about Crepes
• Gioiella Jewelry
• Gramma Lil’sv
• Gv bites
• Handcrafted by Design
• Hanesie
• Idle Gauss Jewelry
• Island Cow Ice Cream
• Ittabit’s Fine Foods
• JL Craft and Design
• Joli Lily
• Keifers Kettle Korn & Italian Ice
• Knots on Euclid
• Komfort Zone
• Lalaa Kanani Block Prints
• Laurie Lynne’s jewelry
• LeenB Bags
• Lucky Brand
• Markar Designs
• MinutesArt
• Now and Then
• Oh D’Luxe Candle Company
• Old Redding Farm
• Pink Lemmon
• Purseabilities
• Robin AnnJewelry
• SAVVI
• Simply Crafty
• Tables Devore
• The Bee Love Project
• The Two Oh Three
• Venture Photography
• Wild Heart Boutique

This festival is a perfect way to celebrate the joys of spring, from the beauty of dogwoods in bloom to the warmth of community. Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend full of joy, music, and memorable moments at the Greenfield Hill Dogwood Festival. See you there!