The youngest member of the Waters family stands with her arms crossed after dancing to songs played by the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Rock Band during the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Meleney Eley enjoys a pineapple drink during the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Sakaiyah Edwards and Malaja Portes express excitement about attending the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Adel Amier and his son Adam attend this year's Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Heather Chase and Eric Brant enjoy food from one of the many food vendors at the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Jordan and Lyn Ann Hicks and their dog Bayany attend their first Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Hope Mills Police Department officers are on duty to ensure the safety of participants during the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Brad and Deanna Johnson enjoy food from one of the many food vendors at the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Taelour March takes a break with her son Jovanni and sister Danielle March during the Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Army SGT Robbie McMillian and Staff Seargent Kiari Mhoon of the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Rock Band enjoy food from vendors at the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
The 82nd Airborne Division All-American Rock Band plays a variety of hits during the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Former board members of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival gather to celebrate its 42nd anniversary and honor Jackie Tuckey for her unwavering commitment over the years on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
Carrie King, the former executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, returns on Friday to celebrate its 42nd year. Photo: Tony Wooten
Johnathan Marroquin and Killian Cline enjoy the activites in Festival Park during the 42nd annual Dogwood Festival on April 26, 2024. Photo: Tony Wooten
