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 Dogwood - Azalea Festival Schedule of Events
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EVENT
Thursday
April 20
Friday
April 21
Saturday
April 22
Sunday
April 23
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
ADMISSION
5K Race
2 p.m.
Race the beautiful scenic route in the oldest race event in Southeast Missouri!  USATF Certified Course.
Rolwing Park
Pre-registration $11.00

Day of Race
$15.00
Air Show
(Models)
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Show Me Air Kings model air show includes gliders, helicopters, biplanes and more!
Charleston High School
602 S. Thorn St.
FREE
Art Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Talented local artists display original works of art.  Some item for sale.
First Assembly of God
608 South Main
FREE
Arts & Crafts Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wood crafts, jewelry, and other quality crafts in a lovely park setting with food booths and entertainment.
Rolwing Park
FREE
Candlelight Tour
Dusk
White luminaries line the Dogwood-Azalea Trail and banks of azaleas glow under spotlights.  Enjoy entertainment at locations scattered along the trail.
FREE
Carnival
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Carnival rides the entire family will enjoy.
Galemore Motors Lot
Varies
Carriage Rides
12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tour the lovely blossom lined streets in a horse-drawn carriage.
Rolwing Park
$6 Adults
$4 Children
D&R Classic Toy Train Exhibit
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 p..m. - 4 p.m.
Railroad displays and running of vintage model trains and accessories from 1930's to present day.
Clara Drinkwater Newnam Mississippi County Library
Free
Fish Fry
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Charleston Kiwanis Club prepares fish with all of your favorite trimmings!
Charleston High School Commons, 606 S. Thorn
$8 Adults
$4 Children
Hearnes Museum
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
View irems from Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes' 22 years in elective office.
Hearnes Museum 109 South Main
FREE
Historical Society Home Tour
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tour this lovely three story Victorian home built circa 1899! Today the Moore House remains one of the county’s loveliest
links to the past.

Mississippi County Historical Society
403 North Main St.
$3
Home & Garden Tours
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tour the Moore Home and two other beautiful residences: walk through and vividly experience twh spectacular gardens.
Start at Historical Society.
$10
Ice Cream Social
4:30 p.m. -
8 p.m.
Mingle with the locals and enjoy this old-fashioned event!
Masonic Lodge
301 S. Center St.
$3
Kiwanis Club Dog Show
4 p.m.
What is Fido's finest feature?  You'll find out as blue ribbons are awarded to each family pet!
Rolwing Park
FREE
Lions Club BBQ
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Let Charleston's Lions feed you their special BBQ.
Rolwing Park
$7.50
Parade
11 a.m.
Watch the floats, marching units, Queen and more!
North Main to 1200 Commercial
FREE
Petting Zoo
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Philips' Show-Me Safari Exotic Animal Petting Zoo is a treat for all!
Rolwing Park
FREE
Piano Praise Concert
1:30 p.m.
& 4 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist!  Truly magnificient!
First Baptist Church
301 S. Main
FREE
Plant Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Molly French Garden Club plant sale is a gardener's delight!
Shelby Home
307 North Main
FREE
Quilt Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
See the quilts in the beautiful new church sanctuary.
United Methodist Church
1700 E. Marshall
$1.50
Show-Me Swine Races
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Children and adults love to see our little "hams" race to the finish line!
Roilwing Park
FREE
Talent Show Country Music Showdown
7 p.m.
Colgate Country Music Talent Competition.  Winners proceed to state and national show.
C.H.S. Auditorium
FREE Admission

Contestants
$10
Walking Tour
10 a.m.
Take a guided walk through the historic residential area of town.  Find out which ones were Sears packaged homes!
Begins at Chamber of Commerce
$5

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