Dogwood Festival - Galena, Maryland

06/04/2026

An amazing new opportunity for local youth!!!

🌟 NEW EVENT ALERT: Galena Youth Market! 🌟

The Town of Galena is excited to launch our very first Galena Youth Market!

Do you know a young entrepreneur, artist, baker, crafter, or maker? This is their chance to showcase their talents, gain real-world business experience, and sell their products to the community!

🛍️ Come shop handmade goods, treats, crafts, artwork, and more from local youth vendors!

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Galena Town Hall,101 S. Main Street, Galena, MD 21635

The market is open to youth entrepreneurs ages 20 and under, and vendor participation is completely FREE!

Whether you're looking for unique gifts, delicious treats, or just want to support local youth, we hope you'll join us for this exciting community event.

📲 Interested in being a vendor? Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://form.jotform.com/261546084631053

Let's support the next generation of business owners and creative minds right here in Galena! 💙💚

05/13/2026

GALENA — On Saturday, about 1,000 residents and visitors flocked to the Dogwood Festival in Galena. The annual event began in 1984 and has grown into the town’s most well-known

05/09/2026

🎶 The music isn’t over yet! 🎶

Come out and enjoy live music from Raising Cain Band tonight at the Dogwood Festival until 10:00 PM! 🍻🌸

Grab a drink, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us close out an amazing festival day in Galena! 🎸🎤

05/09/2026

🍻🎉 Bingo & Brews is happening NOW at the Galena Dogwood Festival!

Join us under the tent for:
🍺 $2 OFF all beer
🎟️ $2 OFF bingo games

Specials run until 6:00 PM — come grab a drink, play some bingo, and enjoy a great evening at the park! 🌸

05/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office for joining us at the 2026 and providing an incredible K-9 demonstration for our community! 🐕‍🦺🚔

Visitors of all ages enjoyed meeting the K-9 team, learning more about their work, and seeing the demonstration up close. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and dedication your deputies and K-9 officers brought to the festival.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to 4M’s Farm for the use of the Gator throughout the day. It was a tremendous help with transporting staff, supplies, and assisting with festival staging and operations from start to finish.

05/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Galena Dogwood Festival Parade! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s parade and helped make the celebration such a success. This year’s theme, “Rooted in History, Growing Together,” truly came to life through the creativity, spirit, and community pride shown by all of our participants! 🇺🇸🌸

🏆 2026 Parade Award Winners 🏆

⭐ Best Overall Entry:
🚒 Galena Volunteer Fire Company

🌳 Best Theme Representation:
🔨 Turner’s Auction Service

🎀 Best Decorated Float/Vehicle:
👑 Delmarva’s Baby Miss Seaford & Little Miss Dover

💙 Best Community Spirit:
⛪ Olivet United Methodist Church

🎺 Judges’ Choice Award:
🥁 Kent County Community Marching Band Low Brass Trio

Thank you again to all parade participants, volunteers, judges, sponsors, and attendees for helping make this year’s a wonderful celebration for our community! 🌸

05/08/2026

📅 Mark your calendars — the official 2026 Dogwood Festival Schedule of Events is here! 🌸

The fun kicks off at **10am with the parade**, so get there early and grab a good spot! From there, enjoy a full day of local makers, food trucks, live entertainment, and good vibes with the whole family. 🎉

And this year... some very special guests are making the trip from a galaxy far, far away. 🌌✨ Keep your eyes open — you never know who you might run into at the festival!

Here's everything you need to plan your perfect day — trust us, you'll want to map it out! 💛

📍 Galena, MD
🗓️ May 9th, 2026
✨ Free to attend!

See you there! 🌼

05/06/2026

You asked, so here it is! 🌸 Here's your full vendor lineup for the 2026 Dogwood Festival!

We've got an incredible mix of local makers, businesses, and community organizations joining us on May 9th — from handmade jewelry and boutique finds to wellness products, crafts, and so much more. And don't sleep on our food truck lineup either... Get the Scoop, Walker Family Fried Seafood, Belly Bustin Grill, and Mornin' Noon and Night are all showing up to feed the crowd! 🍦🍤

Save this post, share it with your family and friends, and come ready to shop local and support the incredible vendors who make Galena's Dogwood Festival so special. We'll see you May 9th — free and open to the community!

📍 Galena, Maryland
🗓️ May 9, 2026

05/06/2026

3️⃣ DAYS 3️⃣

Three days until the Dogwood Festival! Who's ready?! 🙋♀️🙋♂️

Start planning your day now: What vendors are you hitting first? Which food truck are you trying? Are you staying for Dogwood After Dark?

May 9th is almost here, and we couldn't be more excited! 🌸

05/05/2026

Want to skip the line AND save some money? 🎟️

Inflatable wristbands are available for PRESALE — and the savings are real!

💛 Presale Pricing:
• 1st wristband: $15
• Each additional: $10
(Example: 3 wristbands = $45 total)

At the festival, wristbands will be $20 for the first and $15 for each additional — so buying ahead is the move!

Here's how it works:
👉 Fill out the form below
👉 Receive an invoice from the Town of Galena to complete your purchase
👉 Pick up your wristbands at the Info Booth on May 9th

⚠️ A few important things to know:
• Presale closes May 8th at 4:00 PM — don't wait!
• Wristband purchases are non-refundable
• Pickup is on the day of the festival at the info booth inside the festival grounds

Grab yours now before presale ends: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPktUmetKlcYP8ta5mMaWDliVL1N6P-o8awFF5ePB72Ied4g/viewform

📅 May 9th | Galena, MD | Free to attend