Spring is such a beautiful time in Kentucky. Our landscape comes to life with vibrant greens and other colors that paint our cities, towns, and countryside, which is especially lovely after a grey winter. There are many events throughout the state that celebrate the arrival of spring and one that is not only beautiful, but has historic roots, is the Audubon Park Dogwood Festival. This historic neighborhood in Louisville hosts a dogwood festival in Kentucky that features the colorful trees along its streets and honors tradition in the most beautiful way.

The city of Audubon Park is on the south side of Louisville and is home to beautiful, tree-lined streets.
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The community hosts many events throughout the year, but it's the Dogwood Festival that attracts visitors from all over the area.
The streets of Audubon Park are filled with dogwood trees and other flowering plants.
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They make for a beautiful canopy throughout summer and into fall, and then in the spring you can imagine how colorful the city becomes when they are all in bloom.
And you don't have to imagine this sight because the city celebrates these trees every year with the Audubon Park Dogwood Festival.
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This year the event will take place April 25th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. But anytime around this date would be great for viewing the trees in bloom.

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The actual festival will take place at Henderson Park in Audubon Park on Wren Road.
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This family-friendly event will have live music, activities for the kids, and delicious food trucks. More information can be found through the Facebook event page, linked below.
Whether you choose to visit the town on the day of the festival or another time, don't forget your camera.
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These trees are planted all over the city and they've been celebrated with a festival since 1971. The tradition of the dogwood trees dates back to World War II when they were planted in honor of family members serving in the Armed Forces.
And then when the festival began in 1971, neighbors also started illuminating the dogwood trees and other flowering plants with spotlights once the sun went down.
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This magical tradition continues in Audubon Park today, so consider a visit at nighttime, as well.
Nothing says spring in Kentucky like a blooming dogwood tree.
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And you can see many of them in all their glory in historic Audubon Park during its dogwood festival in Kentucky.

This area of Louisville is delightful all year long, but spring is particularly magical. Stroll through the Audubon Park Dogwood Festival in Kentucky and soak in the natural beauty of the season. Have you visited Audubon Park for this springtime tradition? Do you live in the area? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on the Audubon Park Dogwood Festival in Kentucky, visit the city’s website and also the event page on Facebook.

And for more flowering inspiration, check out Kentucky’s very own flower truck, which will make its way around again in the spring, summer, and fall.

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