42nd Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival
Charleston, Missouri -- April 15 - 18, 2010 |
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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.) |
5K Race
Time: 19th - 2pm
Cost: Pre-Registration - $12, Day of - $16
Race the beautiful scenic route in the oldest race event in Southeast Missouri! USATF Certified Course.
Art Show
Time: 17th & 18th - 9am-5pm | 19th - 1-5pm
Cost: Free
Talented Local artists display original works of art. Some items are for sale.
Arts & Crafts Show
Time: 17th - 11am-7pm | 18th - 9am-5pm | 19th - 11am-4pm
Cost: Free
Wood crafts, jewelry, and other quality crafts in a lovely park setting with food booths and entertainment.
Book Sale
Time: 16th-18th - 8am-4pm
Cost: Free
Great variety of reading material at even better prices! Come see!
Candlelight Tour
Time: 18th 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: 17th - 5-10pm | 18th - 10am-10pm | 19th - 10am-6pm
Cost: Varies
Carnival rides the whole family can enjoy!
Carriage Rides
Time: 18th - 12-8pm
Cost: $6 Adult, $4 Children
Tour the lovely tree-lined streets in a horse-drawn carriage.
Charleston Arts/Tourism Council Art Show
Time: 17th - 9am-4pm | 18th - 9am-7pm | 19th - 1-4pm
Cost: Free
Area artists display their work downtown.
Charleston's Blooming Candlelight Review Show
Time: 17th - 7pm
Cost: Free
Showcasing multi-faceted local talen.
D&R Classic Toy Train Exhibit
Time: 16th - 1-4pm | 17-18th - 10am-4pm | 19th - 1-4pm
Cost: Free
Railroad displays and running of vintage model trains and accessories from 1930's to present day.
Fish Fry
Time: 18th - 4-7pm
Cost: $8 Adults, $4 Children
Charleston Kiwanis Club prepares fish with all of your favorite trimmings! Plenty of bus parking!
Hearnes Museum
Time: 16-17th - 9am-4pm | 18th - 9am-12pm
Cost: Free
View items from Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes' 22 years in elective office.
Historical Society Home Tour
Time: 16-17th - 10am-4pm | 18th - 9am-4pm | 19th - 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: 16-17th - 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: 18th - 4:30-8pm
Cost: $3
Mingle with the locals and enjoy this old-fashioned fun-filled event!
Kiwanis Club Dog Show
Time: 18th - 4pm
Cost: Free
What is Fido's finest feature? You'll find out as Blue Ribbons are awarded to each family pet!
Parade
Time: 18th - 11am
Cost: Free
Watch the floats, marching units, Queen and more!
Petting Zoo/Show-Me Swine Races
Time: 18th - 9am-5pm | 19th - 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
Phillip's Show-Me Safari Exotic Animal Petting Zoo is a treat for all! Children and adults love to see our little "hams" race to the finish line!
Piano Praise Concert
Time: 18th-1:30-4pm | 19th - 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist! Truly magnificent!
Plant Sale
Time: 16-18th - 9am-5pm | 19th - 12-4pm
Cost: Free
The Molly French Garden Club plant sale is a gardener's delight!
Queen Pageant
Time: 13th - 6:30pm
Cost: $3
Admire the region's beuties as they compete for Festival Queen
Quilt Show
Time: 16th - 12-5pm | 17th - 10am-5pm | 18th - 12-4pm | 19th - 1-4pm
Cost: $2
See the quilts and the beautiful new church sanctuary.
St. Henry's Box Lunch
Time: 16-17th - 11am-2pm
Cost: $8
Let the good cooks of St. Henry's treat you to a delightful box lunch.
For more information, contact:
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
110 E Commercial Street
Charleston MO 63834
(573) 683-6509
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