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Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission to the festival is free, and there is free shuttle bus parking nearby.
The three-day festival will celebrate the white and pink blossoms that have become part of the fabric of the town of Fairfield in the spring.
The theme of this year’s festival is "Do Good at the Dogwood," which represents the church’s commitment to the greater good and serving others. Proceeds from the Dogwood Festival go toward local, national and international charities that support families and at-risk children, address homelessness and aid other altruistic endeavors.
“A time-honored tradition in Fairfield, the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church’s Dogwood Festival is an event grounded in community, celebration and fun, and an essential event to usher in the season of spring,” said Pastor Alida Ward. “We’re very proud that the Dogwood Festival has grown into a major destination for thousands of patrons from around the region, and we look forward to sharing the majesty of the dogwood and our church with visitors.”
This year’s event will include an array of activities and destinations, including the Friday luncheon, which will feature a performance by the Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet Company; Kate’s Korner, which has a variety of consignments -- from housewares to clothing; the garden tent, which will sell springtime plantings; the grill tent; the Dogwood Dash run and mini-Dash; plus various musical performances and more.
Visitors can shop at over 50 craft, artisan and food booths featuring vendors from throughout New England.
Adding to the wide range of gift options that are available at the festival, Vineyard Vines has created a collection of customized items in honor of the Dogwood Festival heritage.
For more information on the festival, click here or call 203-259-5596.
The Greenfield Hill Congregational Church is at 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield.
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