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April 24 - May 1, 2010Dresden, Tennessee
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010



PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS 

Coloring Contest

Date to be announced
Dresden Elementary School
Kindergarten through 4th grade
Posters will be displayed in Dresden merchants’ windows


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SATURDAY, APRIL 24 

Citywide Yard Sale                                            All Day
Citywide                                                             Participation Fee: $5.00
Deadline to register: April 19, 2010
Maps available at City Hall - Friday, April 23, 2010
Chairperson: Toya Bell, 364-2270
Sponsored by: West Tennessee Automotive, Greenfield Banking Company

TN Iris Festival Opening Ceremony                 6:00 p.m.
City Park of Dresden --------------------------Free
The 31st celebration begins with a fun night of live entertainment featuring the band Avonlea, free food, and a fantastic fireworks show!
This is an event your whole family is sure to enjoy!
Chairpersons: TN Iris Festival Executive Board, 514-2678
Sponsored by: Tyson Foods, Volunteer Distributing Company, Inc., Pepsi, Hamilton-Ryker, McDonald’s, EW James & Sons


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SUNDAY, APRIL 25 

Cemetery Walk              5:00 pm (Rain Date May 2)
Sunset Cemetery ------------------------------------------- FREE
Chairpersons:   Bobby Goode, 364-5391
& Tommy Moore, 364-2915
Sponsored by:  Bob’s Discount Pharmacy, Anderson Eye Care

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MONDAY, APRIL 26 

Prayer Breakfast                                            7:00 am
Dresden Elementary School -----------------  Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available: Dresden First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, City Hall, & First State Bank
Chairperson: Dr. Don McCulley
Sponsored by: Dresden First Baptist Church

Tasting Party                                      5:00 – 8:00 pm
Dresden Elks Lodge ---------------------------Tickets: $7.00, available at the door
Chairpersons: Winnie Moore, 364-2077
Sponsored by:  James H. Westbrook, CPA; Dr. Jeff Higgs, DDS; Junior Moore Farms, and George & Julia Thomas

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TUESDAY, APRIL 27 

Carnival begins and runs through Saturday
Wilson Street, off of court square

Iris Festival Fun Bingo                      7:00 – 8:30 pm
Dresden Athletic Center (Old Gym) -- Admission: FREE
Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship of the community.  Great prizes donated from our local businesses. (Adults only)
Chairpersons: Suzie Newbill, 364-2219
Sponsored by: Back Pain Relief Clinic, Styles & Profiles

Children’s Bingo                                 6:00 – 7:00 pm
(Children must be picked up by 7:00 pm)
Dresden Elementary School  ----------- Admission: FREE
Games for children up to age 12.  Fun prizes!  
Chairperson: Principal Mike Laughrey, 364-3401
Sponsored by:  Dresden Elementary PTO

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 

Baking Contest                                  8:00 – 10:00 am
McWherter Civic Center -----------------  Entry Fee: FREE
Judging at 10:00 am; Open to all!  Ribbons to be awarded!
Chairperson:   Gail Rogers, 364-5678
Sponsored by:  Askew-Hargraves-Harcourt & Associates Consulting Engineers

Senior Citizen Luncheon                         12:00 noon
McWherter Civic Center  ---------------- Admission: FREE
Pot Luck! Door Prizes! Everyone invited to attend!
Chairperson: Gail Rogers, 364-5678
Sponsored by: Dresden Medical Clinic, Bryant’s Tire & Alignment Center

Community Wide Gospel Singing               7:00 pm
Dresden First Baptist Church
Chairperson: Tommy Moore, 364-2915
Sponsored by: Weakley County Municipal Electric, Finney’s Floor Service

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THURSDAY, APRIL 29 

Iris Festival Golf  Tournament               lunch 11:30 

Persimmon Hills Golf Course ----------tee off 12:30
3-Person Scramble
*Advance Registration required.                     $120 per team
Forms available at Dresden Insurance Agency and First State
Cash prizes will be awarded and lunch will be provided.
Chairperson: David Campbell, 364-3429 (H), 364-3117 (W)
Sponsored by: Dresden Rotary Club, Dresden Insurance Agency

Community Health Fair          9:00 am – 12:00 noon
West Side of Court Square ------------------------------FREE
Local health care providers will be providing free health screenings and resource education.
Chairperson: Tony Harrison, 973-3755 or 364-5812
Sponsored by:  CareAll Home Care Services

Fairy Tale Feast                                  4:00 – 5:30 pm
Dresden Elementary School ------------ Admission: FREE
Chairpersons: Marla Rook, 822-3162, & Katie West, 364-2222
Sponsored by: Mathis Battery, Gingerbread Junction, Trevathan Brothers, & Mainstreet Munchkins

Quilt & Needlework Registration & Entries       10:00 am – 8:00 pm
McWherter Civic Center
Advanced Registration:  Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson:  Gail Rogers, 364-5678
Sponsored by: Barker Brothers’ Waste, Inc., Jolley’s Embroidery

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FRIDAY, APRIL 30 

Corner Café                                  11:00 am – 1:30 pm
First United Methodist Church -------------  Tickets: $7.00
Chairperson:   Jan Everett, 364-2689
Sponsored by:  First United Methodist Church

Ken-Ten Iris Assoc. Show: AIS Affiliate                        1:00 pm -5:00 pm 
First Baptist Church Family Life Center --------- FREE
Entries taken: 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.; Judging: 9:45 a.m.
Show Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Iris Sale 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Chairpersons: Carol Ann Carney, 931-232-5295
                       Alison Harris
Sponsored by: Ken-Ten Iris Association, BancorpSouth, Sandra Klutts

Tennessee Iris Festival Horticulture Show                        
First Baptist Church Family Life Center --------- FREE
Open for set-up at 7:30 a.m.; Judging at 10:00 a.m.;  
Show Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
Chairpersons: Jason Kemp, 364-3053, Pat Phillips, 364-5639
Shirley Smethwick, Stacy Lockhart, Trista Snider, Ryan Burke
Sponsored by: Farm Bureau, Subway, French’s Barbecue

Arts & Crafts Marketplace      6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Court Square                                                   FREE admission
Booth rental: $30.00, 10’ x 10’ space
Set-up begins at 4:00 pm; Tables will be available;
Applications are available at www.tennesseeirisfestival.com.
Arts, crafts, and fine merchandise vendors
Chairperson: Toya Bell, 364-2270
Sponsored by: Joe Sarrio State Farm Insurance, Just Hair


Music Fest                                        7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Court Square Lawn                                                           FREE
Rain Location: Dresden Athletic Center
Performances by a variety of talented locals.
 *Advance registration for performers required.
Music Chairperson: Dick Hutcherson, 364-5259
Picnic Chairperson: BancorpSouth – Amy Lewellen, 364-3193
Sponsored by: BancorpSouth, Griffith’s Landscaping, Dresden Cable Inc. / Dick Hutcherson, Dresden 4 x 4

Quilt and Needlework Show 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
McWherter Civic Center
See event under Thursday, April 29th for more information

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SATURDAY, MAY 1 

5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, and .25 Mile Tot Run  - Corner of Main & Poplar Streets
5K Run, 8:00 a.m. - $12 entry fee in advance (Deadline April 16th)/ $15 entry fee on day of race
2 Mile Walk, 8:00 a.m. - $10 entry fee
1 Mile Kids Fun Run, 7:30 a.m. - $8 entry fee, Participants must be children ages 5-12 years old
.25 Mile Tot Run, 8:50 a.m. - $6 entry fee, Participants must be children up to 5 years old
Chairperson:  Todd Maxey, 514-6401
Sponsored by:  MTD Products, Inc., Visible Changes Hair Salon, JD Distributors, Inc., EW James & Sons-Dresden, McDonald’s, Spain Brothers Milling, Burch Food Services, Sound Design by DJ Maxey and Brad Harris, Larry Jolley Realty, RoadID, Volunteer Distributing Company, Inc., Hamilton-Ryker, Monster Energy Drinks, David and Tonya Gallimore

Arts & Crafts Marketplace     9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Court Square                                                     FREE
 Booth rental: $30.00, 10’ x 10’ space
Set-up begins at 4:00 p.m.  Tables will be available.
Applications are available at www.tennesseeirisfestival.com.  
Chairperson: Toya Bell, 364-2270
Sponsored by: Joe Sarrio State Farm Insurance, Just Hair


Tennessee Iris Festival Parade                 10:00 a.m.

Advance registration required by April 23, 2010
Chairperson: Penny Gallimore, 364-3131
Sponsored by: First State, City of Dresden


Iris Festival Luncheon                             12:00 noon                 
Volunteer Distributorship Courtyard
Rain location: Dresden Elementary School; Open to the public; Advance Tickets (required): $10.00; Tickets are available at Dresden City Hall and First State Bank.
Chairperson: Jake Bynum, 364-4005
Sponsored by:  Primrose Oil/Mayor & Mrs. Danny Forrester, Bancorp South


Pet Show                                                     1:00 p.m.
Lewellen Practice Field, Dresden Middle School
There will be several categories for all of your pets!
Chairperson: Keely Nanney, 587-9738
Sponsored by: Dr. Bob Page, Northwest Veterinary Services

Tractor Pull                                                 1:00 p.m.
Richie & Reggie’s BBQ, Highway 22, Dresden
Several categories including:
Horse & Drawn (early 1800-1900), Hit & Miss Engines, Antique Hand Tools, Oldest Restored Tractor
$20 entry fee
Featuring a flea market – no charge to set up
Live band starting at 5:00 p.m.
Chairperson:  Ricky McHaney, 364-6041
Sponsored by: Mathis Battery, Larry Jolley Realty, Mangum Oil Company, Weakley County Gas & Oil, Christy’s Frames and Things


REGISTRATION OF ENTRIES
Advance registration is required for many events.  Obtain entry forms from Forms page.

TICKETS
Tickets for events can be ordered by mail.  Please send a check in the exact amount made out to the Tennessee Iris Festival and a self-addressed stamped envelope to P.O. Box 801 / Dresden, TN / 38225 or contact the event chairperson.

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