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NC H159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival as the official dogwood festival of North Carolina by adding § 145-52 to the General Statutes.

  • Festival is held annually the fourth weekend in April for three to four days and has been operating for 41 years since its inception in 1982.

  • In 2022, the festival attracted over 215,000 attendees with 70% returning visitors and 97% indicating they would attend future festivals, generating $8,188,850 in economic impact.

  • Festival has received multiple accolades including nominations for "Best Festival in North Carolina" by Southern Living Magazine and recognition as "Event of the Year" by NC Festivals & Events in 2009, 2010, and 2013.

  • Encourages the North Carolina Governor to annually proclaim the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival dates and commend its observance to state citizens.

Legislative Description

Adopt Official NC Dogwood Festival

Counties; Cultural Resources; Festivals; Municipalities; Public; State Symbols; Cumberland County; Fayetteville; Plants & Trees

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/27/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/23/2023
State Government2/22/2023

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