43nd Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival
Charleston, Missouri -- April 19-22, 2012 |
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We invite you to join us each year in April for Charleston's Dogwood-Azalea Festival!
Tour the 6 mile trail when Charleston glows with the beauty of magnificent dogwoods and azaleas at peak bloom. Enjoy gorgeous historic
homes and three-generation dogwoods and azaleas - a true feast for the senses!
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Attractions:
(Note: The following is by no means an all-inclusive list. It is intended to be a sampling of the many available atractions Charleston offers its visitors. Central States Trailways is not, by this listing, promoting any particular vendor, party, or entity over another. This sampling is from last year's event.) |
5K Race
Time: 17th - 2pm
Cost: Pre-Registration - $15, Day of - $20
Race the beautiful scenic route in the oldest race event in Southeast Missouri! USATF Certified Course.
Charleston Arts Council Art Show
Cost: Free
Talented Local artists display original works of art. Some items are for sale.
Arts & Crafts Show
Time: 15th - 11am-7pm | 16th - 9am-5pm | 17th - 11am-4pm
Cost: Free
Wood crafts, jewelry, and other quality crafts in a lovely park setting with food booths and entertainment.
Candlelight Tour
Time: 16th at Dusk
Cost: n/a
While luminaries line the Dogwood-Azalea Trail and banks of azaleas glow underneath the spotlights. Enjoy entertainment along the trail.
Carnival
Time: 15th - 5-10pm | 16th - 10am-10pm | 17th - 10am-6pm
Cost: Varies
Carnival rides the whole family can enjoy!
Carriage Rides
Time: 16th - 12-8pm
Cost: $6 Adult, $4 Children
Tour the lovely tree-lined streets in a horse-drawn carriage.
Miss Dogwood-Azalea Pageant
Time: TBA - 6:30pm
Cost: $3
Admire the region's beauties as they compete for Festival Queen
D&R Classic Toy Train Exhibit
Time: 14th - 1-4pm | 15-16th - 10am-4pm | 17th - 1-4pm
Cost: Free
Railroad displays and running of vintage model trains and accessories from 1930's to present day.
Fish Fry
Time: 16th - 4-7pm
Cost: $9 Adults, $5 Children
Charleston Kiwanis Club prepares fish with all of your favorite trimmings! Plenty of bus parking!
Hearnes Museum
Time: 15th - 9am-4pm | 16th - 9am-12pm
Cost: Free
View items from Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes' 22 years in elective office.
Historical Society Home Tour
Time: 14-15th - 10am-4pm | 16th - 9am-4pm | 17th - 1-4pm
Cost: $3
Tour this lovely three story Victorian home built circa 1899! Today the Moore House remains one of the country's loveliest links to the past.
Home & Garden Tours
Time: 14-15th - 1-5pm
Cost: $10
Tour the Moore Home and two other beautiful residences; walk through and vividly experience two spectacular gardens.
Ice Cream Social
Time: 16th - 4:30-8pm
Cost: $3
Mingle with the locals and enjoy this old-fashioned fun-filled event!
Dogwood-Azalea Parade
Time: 16th - 11am
Cost: Free
Watch the floats, marching units, Queen and more!
Piano Praise Concert
Time: 16th - 1:30-4pm | 17th - 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist! Truly magnificent!
Phillip's Exotic Animal Petting Zoo and Swine Races
Young and old alike will enjoy the petting zoo! Watch the swine races, and cheer on your favorite to win!
Plant Sale
Time: 16th - 9am-5pm | 17th - 12-4pm
Cost: Free
The Molly French Garden Club plant sale is a gardener's delight!
St. Henry's Church Tour
Time: 14-15th - 1pm-2pm
Cost: free
St. Henry Parish has occupied its property along Court Street since 1873. The Parish began construction of the current Romanesque edifice in 1905, replacing a frame structure that had existed earlier. Archbishop John J. Glennon dedicated the church on June 4, 1907.
Quilt Show
Time: 14th - 12-5pm | 15th - 10am-5pm | 16th - 12-4pm | 17th - 1-4pm
Cost: $2
A beautiful selection of quilts will be on display at the United Methodist Church
Charleston's Blooming Candlelight Review Show
Time: 15th - 7pm
Cost: Free
Showcasing multi-faceted local talen.
For more information, contact:
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
110 E Commercial Street
Charleston MO 63834
(573) 683-6509
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