The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is entering a new chapter, announcing Feb. 11 the lineup for its spring 2026 event and its transition to a nonprofit organization.
Iconic hip-hop duo the Ying Yang Twins and tribute band Saved by the 90s are the headliners for the 44th annual event, the festival said in a news release.
Ying Yang Twins are known for hits like “Get Low” with Lil Jon, “Salt Shaker” and Wait (The Whisper Song).”
Saved by the 90s is a New York City-based live cover band that, according to its website, “is a national sensation that is bringing back the 90s with a huge interactive party, featuring a live 90s cover band that will blow your socks off!”
“Fayetteville is home and I am blessed to have so many amazing neighbors,” Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said in the release. “We cannot wait to celebrate our love and pride for the 2-6 with our community.”
Nonprofit status
In addition to the entertainment, organizers announced that the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has transitioned from a 501c4 organization to a 501c3 nonprofit.
Its nonprofit status allows donations to the festival to be tax-deductible, and it offers more grant and funding opportunities, the release said.
“This transition reflects our continued commitment to transparency, growth, and serving Fayetteville in a deeper, more meaningful way,” Suarez said in the release.
What to expect at this year’s spring festival
In addition to the musical acts, the festival will feature the Kid Zone, hosted in partnership with United Way of Cumberland County and Fascinate-U Children’s Museum, which includes interactive, educational and engaging experiences for children and families.
The festival will collaborate with Sustainable Sandhills, which is set to host its Earth Day Festival within the Dogwood Festival footprint.
The Dogwood Festival kicks off Friday night, April 24, and features a midway in full swing with food, drinks and other vendors. The Ying Yang Twins take the Festival Park stage as the Friday headliners.
Saved by the 90s is the headliner on Saturday, April 25, the first full day of the festival. Visitors can also expect family-friendly programming, vendors and other festival attractions, including a car show.
The festival wraps up Sunday, April 25, with a final day of midway rides, food trucks, vendors, free classes, live local music and a wrestling showcase.
“With three days of music, memories, collaboration, and hometown pride, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival remains free to attend and open to everyone,” the release said.
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