2025 Dogwood Fall Festival

READ BEFORE YOU APPLY: We are excited to announce an opportunity for artists in our community to share their voices and creativity. This showcase is dedicated to amplifying local talent in spoken word, poetry, and orchestral and acoustic music. Our goal is to provide a platform for artists to be seen, heard, and celebrated, while inspiring our community through the power of art. We will be promoting you leading up to and following the event on our social media and for our sponsors. 

 

This event is being hosted by Andre Sansbury Jr.; Ceo of Lost Voices LLC 

 

Andre Sansbury, known as Suavethepoet, is one of today’s most dynamic spoken word artists. A best-selling author and internationally recognized poet, he has been published 21 times, performed across the U.S. and abroad, and created an award-winning short poetry film. In 2024, he was honored with a Community Hero Award. In 2025, he was named to Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40 and selected as the East Coast Climate Justice Impact Representative and Climate Justice Taproot Resident. He is also the founder of Purpose Through Poetry, a program for K–12 students that uses creative writing to support mental health. He is a father, an activist , and a community leader. Wherever he performs, Suavethepoet delivers unforgettable experiences that move audiences to their feet.

 

Instagram: Suavethepoet2.0 & Lostvoicesempire

Facebook: Andre Sansbury Jr. 

 

For the purposes of this application, original arrangements and renditions of music is allowed. However, if the cover or rendition too closely resembles the original, your application may be denied. 

 

If you are a poet, spoken word performer, or musician, we invite you to apply!

 

We will have one rehearsal prior to the Fall Festival. 

 

Each artist will be performing on a stage during the Fall Festival October 19, 2025 between 11 am - 1:30 PM 

 

If you have any questions please reach out to Info@thedogwoodfestival.com . 

Gold Fall Sponsor -- $2,500 * 10 x 10 vendor spaced in a high-traffic area * Logo on event signage and social media promotion * 1 shared sponsor appreciation post on Facebook * Recognition during stage announcement *Logo listed on website for 6 months including before, during, and after the event

Silver Fall Sponsor - $1,000 * 10 x 10 vendor space * Name or logo included on website and sponsor banner *Included in general sponsor shoutout on Facebook

Volunteer with us at the 2025 Dogwood Fall Festival! Our organization is successful because of the hard work, dedication, and the love of our event by our volunteers. Our volunteers contribute their help through all types of activities from setting up at the festival to specialized services! Becoming a volunteer is a great and FUN opportunity to give back to the community and support the festival. Please complete this application if you are interested in joining us! We have a variety of tasks that will fit your interest, skills, and availability! Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. To serve alcohol, volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. If you are a high school student or student group, please reach out to director@thedogwoodfestival.com. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at info@thedogwoodfestival.com.

If you love your ride and want to show it off, please join us for a day of cars, motorcycles, music, sun and fun. This is not your typical car show. We will have categories for all ages of vehicles, motorcycles, ATV's, sling shots and off-road vehicles. In other words if it has wheels, we'll take it. We have limited spaces so register today! We will have several awards for Best of Show (All vehicles), Top 3 (each category), Most Unique (All Vehicles), People's Choice (All vehicles) and more. 

 

A special thank you to Hallow Knights for volunteering to help with the event!

 

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE

Pre-Registration will close on Friday, October 17 at 11:59 PM. Space is limited. Pre-Registration participants will be placed in the footprint first, then placement will be first come, first serve. 

$25 Entry Fee

 

Participants can register up to 10 entries per category. If you are entering a group with multiple vehicles/owners, please reach out to our office for a special group rate at info@thedogwoodfestival.com or 910-323-1934.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 AM Pre-Registration Check-In

10:00 AM General Registration

12:00 PM Show Begins

4:00 PM Awards

6:00 PM Load Out (may vary if you are staying for the headliners)

Hosting an event in October or the same weekend as the Dogwood Fall Festival? Let's lift each other up! 

 

We'd love to help get more eyes on your event by sharing it on our Facebook page with over 30,000 followers. Community over self is what we're all about, and we believe there is room for everyone to shine.