The Azalea-Dogwood Festival began in 1964. It is a tradition to celebrate the coming of Spring and our heritage of extending Southern hospitality. An area in the Garden District of Dothan has been designated as the the official Azalea-Dogwood Trail. Each year the streets are painted with pink lines to pave the way for spectators to follow. Guests are greeted by girls of all ages, known as Belles, waving from the beautifully manicured lawns.

Schedule

Scholarship Pageant

Sunday, February 9, 2025 - 2:30PM

A pageant for high school seniors and juniors to select our queen and court. All contestants will be Trail Belles. The Queen will receive a $2,000 college scholarship along with other prizes.

The fee is $90 and includes a white lace parasol, Azalea-Dogwood Festival t-shirt, professional photo for publication and two Azalea-Dogwood Festival Pageant tickets.

Tea & Tiaras

Sunday, March 2, 2025 -  2:30PM - 4:00PM

THE PARLOR - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1380 West Main Street

Girls ages 5-10 will get to meet the Trail Belles and be crowned as Jr. Trail Belles. Refreshments will be served, and everyone can get their lawn assignment for Trail Day on Sunday.

Moms can stay and enjoy cookies and lemonade, or browse the shops nearby. Your little Belle will be in good hands with us.

Reservations

Food & Fun at Solomon Park

Sunday, March 16th, 2025, 12PM -  7PM

SOLOMON PARK

1850 Choctaw Street

This is a FUN EVENT for everyone to help celebrate the Azalea-Dogwood Festival and spring in Dothan, AL. From 12 - 7PM, we invite you to stop by for food, fun, kids activities and entertainment. Local food trucks will be set up cooking delicious food!

Lemonade Stand Contest

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

A favorite tradition is for kids to set up lemonade and cookie stands along the Trail. For those kids who do not live in the Garden District, they can set up at Solomon Park. Judging will take place with ribbons awarded in 4 categories.

Participants will receive a day pass to Water World.

Date: February 9 - March 16, 2025

Location: Downtown Dothan, AL

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