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42nd Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival April 23 - May 2, 2010Theme:Honoring the Hearts & Hands of 4-H
Schedule of Events (Subject to change or cancellation)
Student Art Logo Contest (Pre Festival Event) Sponsored by: Fifth Third Bank Jr-Sr High and Elementary School Categories Displayed at the Orleans Public Library Contact: Leah Morgan, 865-2688 ext. 322 Dogwood Queen Contest When: Saturday, April 25 - 6 p.m. Place: Orleans Elementary School Gymnasium Admission Fee: $1 Chair: Jenny Hopper, 812-653-1155 Dogwood Citizen of the Year Announcement made Saturday, April 25 in conjunction with the Queen Contest. Nominations may be sent to: Dogwood Festival Attn: Citizen of Year PO Box 225 Orleans, IN 47452 Nominations must be received by Friday, April 16th. Contact: Leslie Padgett, 812-865-3321 Dogwood Crafts/Vendors in the Park Where: Orleans Town Park When: Monday, April 26 - Saturday, May 1 Time: Various Craft/Vendor: $50 each area (no food products may be sold) Contact: Tara Jenkins, 812-865-3484
Dogwood Patron’s Breakfast When: Saturday, April 24 - 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Place: Orleans High School Cafetorium Menu: Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs, pancakes Cost: Adults $5, Children $2 Contact: Tri Kappa, Andrea Hall, 865-2585 Town Wide Yard Sales Sponsor: Orleans Chamber of Commerce When: Friday and Saturday, April 23 & 24 Contact: Chamber Office, 812-865-9930 Horseshoe Pitching Tourney When: Saturday, April 24 Time: Singles 1 p.m., Doubles immediately after Entry Fee: $5 Singles, $5 Each for Doubles Place: Orleans Airport Contact: Mitchell Horseshoe League, Dave Mathers, 812-865-2622 Baby & Toddler Contest When: Saturday, April 24 Time: 9 a.m., Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Place: Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria Ages 0-4 years, Registration fee $3 Contact: Pet Parade When: Saturday, April 24 Time: Registration at 1 p.m., judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Place: Congress Square Costs: Registration fee, $1 per pet Contact: Kelly Kirk, 812-865-2329
OBR Band Parents Food Stand When: All week Place: Veterans Way
Radio Controlled Airplanes Display of home built and experimental planes, hot rods, kit cars, etc. When: Saturday, April 24th - Noon to ? Where: Orleans Airport Contact: J.M. Harmon, 865-2454 Kiwanis Bubble Gum Contest When: Saturday, April 24th Time: Noon Place: Congress Square Bandstand Contact: Irvin Mefford, 812-865-2250
Little Miss Dogwood Contest When: Sunday, April 25th Time: 2 p.m. Place: Orleans Elementary School Admission Fee: $1 Contact: Amy Allen, 812-653-8755
Carnival Sponsored by: American Legion, Warren Brock Post #69 When: Monday, April 26 thru Saturday, May 1 Place: Congress Square Contact: Lee Johnson, 812-865-3698 Brady Amusements, Marty Brady. Rides and Games for all ages Advance armband sales at Orleans Dairyland, Orleans Schools, or selected Legion Members. Photo Contest Displayed: Monday, April 26th - Saturday, May 1st Judging: Entries accepted at ___________ from 9 am to 4 p.m on April 22 and 23. Place: To be announced Contact: Destany Pingle, 812-865-4179
GFWC Art Reception When: Monday, April 26th Reception for Art Exhibit at Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the GFWC Orleans Women’s Club Contact: Cathy Hardin, 812-865-3541
Phi Beta Psi Salad Supper and Style Show When: Tuesday, April 27 Time: 6 p.m. Place: Orleans Elementary School Multi - Purpose Room Advance tickets from any Phi Beta member or at the door. Ticket price $7 Contact: Jean Holt, 812-865-3209 Dogwood Festival Euchre Tournament When: Thursday, April 29 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Orleans Town Hall Community Room Register at the event before 6:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per person 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner will receive monetary awards Drinks, sandwiches and desserts available Contact: Vance Elliott, 812-865-2657 WUME Lip Sync Contest Sponsor: WUME - 95.3 Entries accepted on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m. Show Starts at 7 p.m. Place: Orleans Town Park Bandstand/Elementary School if raining Contact: Jerry Wall, 812-723-4484 Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction When: Thursday & Friday, April 29/30th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Orleans Christian Church Unity Hall, corner of Jackson St & Hwy 37 Contact: Wendy Sprigler, 812-865-2425
Gospel Music When: Wednesday, April 28th Time: 6 p.m. Place: Bandstand, bring lawn chairs. Orleans Elementary School in case of rain Featuring: To be announced Contact: Orleans Ministerial Association, Dave Hoskins, 812-865-2031
42nd Annual Dogwood Festival Parade When: Saturday, May 1st Time: 2 p.m. Chairman: Leandra Buechler, 812-865-4884 Grand Marshals: Lil Hager and Diane Love
Entertainment:
When: Monday, 4/26 Time: 5 p.m. Who: Orleans Jr./Sr. High Choir Time: 6 p.m. Who: Orleans Pep Band When: Tuesday, 4/27 Time: 6 p.m. Who: Patchwork When: Wednesday, 4/28 Time: 6 p.m. Who: Christian Music sponsored by the Orleans Area Ministerial Association When: Friday, 4/30 Time: 7 p.m. Who: Lick Creek Band When: Saturday, 5/1 Time: 11:30 & 3:30 Who: Eastern Wing Band All at the stage on Veterans Way - Orleans Elementary in case of rain
Community Vesper Service Sponsored by the Orleans Ministerial Association When: Sunday, May 2nd Time: 6 p.m. Place: Congress Square, Town Park - Orleans United Methodist Church in case of rain Contact: Dave Hoskins, 812-865-2031
Ham and Bean Supper When: Friday, April 30th Time: 5 -7 p.m. Sponsored by the Orleans United Methodist Church Place: Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria “All you can eat!” Contact: Georgia Tetrick, 812-865-2189
American Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale When: Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st Time: 9 a.m. - ? Both days Place: American Legion Home, West Washington Street Contact: Tee Werline, 865-2784 Kiwanis Community Breakfast Sponsored by the Orleans Kiwanis Club When: Saturday, May 1st from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Place: Orleans Elementary School Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, beverages Cost: Adults $5, Children $2 Contact: Lee Johnson, 865-3968 Antique Engine and Tractor Show When: Saturday, May 2nd Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Place: D & P Grain Co., North Maple St. Contact: Randy Tummers, 865-3232
Free Face Painting What: Free face painting When: Tues., Wed., Thurs.; April 27 - 29 Time: 6-8 p.m. Where: Orleans Methodist Church lot Contact: Becky Padgett, 812-865-3948
Dogwood Softball Tourney What: Dogwood Adult Softball All-Nighter When: Friday, April 30th - Sunday, May 2nd Where: Orleans Summer League Fields Entry fee to benefit Orleans Summer League Contact: Erin Armstrong, 812-653-5658
For Additional Festival Information: Tara J. Jenkins, general Chair at 812-865-3484 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or John F. Noblitt at the Progress Examiner at 812-865-3242, or write to Orleans Dogwood Festival, Inc., PO Box 225, Orleans, IN 47452.
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