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Written by ODF Info
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:02 |
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The location for viewing the Photo Contest entries has changed. They are now on display at Dogwood Realty on the square. |
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Written by ODF Info
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 21:07 |
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Orleans - Event organizer Jill Morgan announced the winners of the Window Decorating contest Thursday evening. Out of town judges carefully considered the entries and the results are 1st place: Flower Cottage, 2nd place: Orleans Flower Shop, 3rd Place: Dogwood Realty, Most Original: J&S Sportswear, Best Use of Theme: Hometown Carpet, Chairman's Choice: Maple Street Restaurant. The window decorating contest was revived this year in honor of the Dogwood Festival's 40th anniversary. "I think things went very well...hope we can get more folks involved next year!" said Jill Morgan. Ribbons were awarded to all winners and windows may be seen by touring Maple Street/Highway 37. A huge thank you to Jill and judges Alma Baker, Cheri Joslin and Susie Kern. Another thank you to Maple St. Restaurant for providing dinner to our judges! Pictures coming soon! |
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Written by Tara Jenkins
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Monday, 31 March 2008 09:27 |
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Orleans - The 40th annual Dogwood Festival is less than one month away! Festival brochures are now available at several area businesses. Entry forms for the parade and craft fair are still being accepted. Forms are available at the Town of Orleans office, 161 E. Price Ave. or from the festival website, www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com. Past festival queens are being sought to ride on an honorary float in the parade. If you are a past queen or are in contact with one, please call parade chairman Leandra Buechler at 812-865-4884. Former queens will be given a sash in recognition of their role in Dogwood History. "Dogwood Deals" are now available on the website, these are printable coupons for area businesses. Participating businesses include: Babcock Motors, Free Style Salon, Quiznos, Orleans Dairyland and Orange County REMC. Contact webmaster Jim Pingle at
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to submit your own "Dogwood Deal." The hugely popular town wide yard sales will kick off festival activities on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th. More than 100 yard sales are held over the two day period. Ads for the sales are published in the Progress Examiner and on the festival website. Contact the Orleans Chamber of Commerce at 812-865-9930 for more information. Nightly entertainment for the festival week will feature several local favorites as well as nationally recognized Eternal Vision from Knoxville, Tennessee. The group travels all across the country sharing Southern Gospel music. Eternal Vision will perform on Wednesday, May 1st from 6-8 p.m. at the Orleans Town Park. There is no fee for the concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 31 March 2008 09:37 )
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Written by ODF Info
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 14:16 |
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Get ready for this years festival April 25th - May 4th, 2008. The theme is 40 Years of Dogwood History & Tradition. The festival committee wants you to be involved. This is a great opportunity to promote your business/organization and showcase our town! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 February 2008 14:56 )
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Written by Dogwood Festival
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Monday, 28 January 2008 13:09 |
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Each year an outstanding citizen is chosen to represent the community as The Dogwood Festival's "Citizen of the Year". |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 May 2008 07:38 )
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Written by Dogwood Festival
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Monday, 28 January 2008 11:27 |
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The Dogwood Festival couldn't happen without the hard work and dedication of the Festival Chairmen. Over the years, many people have carried that burden. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 January 2008 16:31 )
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Written by ODF Info
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Saturday, 26 April 2008 22:26 |
Winners of the Jr. Miss Dogwood Festival Pageant were Miss Congeniality Jennifer Cornett, Princesses McKayla Padgett, Layken Ray, Keisha Morgran and Queen Andrea Buttrum. Natasha Carr was crowned 2008 Dogwood Festival Queen. Princesses are Emily Grace, Meghan Wilson and Jennifer Anderson. Miss Congeniality was Courtney Beasley. Tiny Miss Dogwood
Queen: Haylee Leatherman, Princess: Mackenzie Freed, Princess: Alexis Radcliff, Princess: Payton Blanton
Little Miss Petal
Queen: Victoria Albertson, Princess Emma Packard, Princess Emily Jacobs, Princess Halle Minton
Little Miss Blossom
Queen Victoria Whalin, Princess Zoe Minton, Princess Kendyl Lamb, Princess Shyln Allen
Little Miss Dogwood
Queen Miranda Sullivan, Princess Alexis Stalker, Princess Cammie Lindley, Princess Emily Stalker |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 17:57 )
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Written by ODF Info
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Monday, 14 April 2008 10:46 |
The final Dogwood Festival committee meeting is Saturday, April 19 at 9 a.m. at the Orleans Town Hall community room. All chairpersons and volunteers are encouraged to attend, all others are welcome also.
The festival committee would like to encourage Orleans residents and business owners to participate in the town wide "Clean Sweep" this week. A dumpster has been set up at the town garage to discard items, you may also call 865-2539 to arrange pick up of brush or heavy items. This is a great opportunity to clean up after recent flooding and prepare the town for the upcoming festival.
The Little Miss contest time and venue have been changed. The event will now be held at the Orleans Elementary School gym at 6 p.m. Questions about the contest should be directed to Andrea Hall at 812-865-2585.
The BBQ cook off planned for this year has been canceled. Look for this event in the future though. Please continue to check the festival website www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com for other festival announcements.
Parade and craft vendor entries are still being accepted! |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 May 2008 07:40 )
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Written by ODF Info
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Saturday, 08 March 2008 13:01 |
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This year marks the 40th celebration of the Orleans Dogwood Festival. As part of the 2008 celebration, the festival committee would like to revive a popular event from the earlier years of the Dogwood Festival, the Window Display Contest. All local businesses are encouraged to decorate their display windows during festival week (April 25-May 4) to help promote the festival and this year’s theme, “40 Years of Dogwood History & Tradition.” |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 March 2008 14:24 )
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Written by Tara Jenkins
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 10:35 |
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The Dogwood Festival Committee wishes to invite you to join us at the 40th Annual Dogwood Festival April 28th through May 3rd, 2008 in Orleans, Indiana. The 2008 Festival theme is "40 Years of Dogwood History & Tradition". Come enjoy the beautiful blooming dogwood trees in Southern Indiana. We look forward to sharing our community and festival with you!
Sincerely,
Tara Jenkins
2008 Dogwood Festival Chair |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 February 2008 16:46 )
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Written by Dogwood Festival
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Monday, 28 January 2008 12:37 |
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The Dogwood Festival Queen and her court are chosen each year in the Dogwood Festival Queen contest. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:00 )
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