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Fayetteville Dogwood Festival announces new executive director

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago
Photo by Raymie Day Photography. 

Fayetteville Dogwood Festival announced that Kaylynn Suarez is officially stepping into the role of Executive Director. With deep community connections, extensive experience in events and sponsorships and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact, the team is excited for the fresh energy and vision she brings to the festival.

Originally from Lampasas, Texas, Suarez is married to an active-duty officer, and together they have two children. With a diverse professional background in marketing, event planning, management, and nonprofit work, Suarez is ready to bring her unique skills and enthusiasm to the Dogwood Festival. 

In a Facebook post announcing her appointment the team stated: “We are confident she will be an invaluable asset to the organization and that under her leadership, the 2025 festival will be one for the history books.”


 

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