MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Get ready for four days of celebration, community pride, and non-stop fun as the 46th Annual Mullens Dogwood Festival kicks off, blooming with excitement from April 30th through May 3rd, 2025. Pre-festival events, including the Golf Tournament and Miss Dogwood Pageant, tee things off on Saturday, April 26th.
This year’s festival carries extra meaning for the Mullens community. After the devastating flood on February 15th, many questioned if the beloved tradition would even return. But the spirit of Mullens stood strong. Thanks to hard work and dedication, the Dogwood Festival is back and bigger than ever.
🌸 Activities for All Ages
Whether you’re five or 95, this year’s festival has something for everyone:
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Kids’ Favorites: Fun Time Family Amusement carnival, educational activities, the Sarge McGhee Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Hope McNeely Kidz Bike Race, and the Button & Susie 2nd Street Kids Fun Run.
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Family Fun: Karaoke with Keith, a Paint Party, the 92.7 Mix Mullens Idol, and Trivia Night.
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More to Explore: A Cornhole Tournament, Rubber Ducky Race, a spooky tour through Coalfield Manor (Former Tankersley Funeral Home), and the Mullens Library’s Book & Bake Sale.
Local street vendors will line the roads with food, crafts, and one-of-a-kind finds.
🎤 Live Entertainment to Remember
Expect top-tier performances throughout the weekend from local West Virginia talent:
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Friday, May 2
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4:30 p.m.: Tyree Funeral Home Mullens Dogwood Memorial Tree Ceremony
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Evening: The Joe Stewart Family (gospel), Swinging with Elvis by Lee Dean, and country favorite Matt Jones and The Road performing songs from his debut album Too Country.
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Saturday, May 3
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2:00 p.m.: Gracie Bower, soulful singer and local student
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3:00 p.m.: Mullens Dogwood Honors Ceremony recognizing Rev. Lewis Arnold, Charles “Charlie” Feller, Hope McNeely, Orlan “Butch” McNeely, and the Mullens Volunteer Fire Department
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5:30 p.m.: Santa Cruz Band from Charleston
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Evening: The 2 Broke Band, followed by Mullens’ own Fallen Rock, featuring hometown musicians Jason Mullins, Chad Cox, Brandon Jessie, Dave Paul Lane, and Richard Morgan.
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The night wraps with a bang—fireworks by American Fireworks.
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💐 A Labor of Love
The 2025 festival was made possible by the unwavering efforts of the planning committee, led by Susan England(President), Krystal Wallace (VP), Karen Thorn (Secretary), Sara Lou Frank (Treasurer), and a dedicated team of local volunteers and officials.
Whether you’re chasing funnel cake, dancing in the streets, honoring local heroes, or just soaking in the small-town charm, the 2025 Mullens Dogwood Festival promises to be a weekend full of memories.
Don’t miss the celebration of a resilient town and the people who call it home. See you in Mullens!
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