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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: Jenny Baker, 854-4588 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, 812-865-2329OBR 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 Entries accepted at the Progress Examiner from 9 am to 4 p.m on April 22 and 23. Displayed at Orleans Christian Church in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction. Different categories. Contact: Destany Pingle, 812-865-4179, for more information. 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: $5 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: Orleans Wesleyan Church 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: Janie Baker, 865-2195 or 653-2019 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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