NOTE: this schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your patience as we update the 2010 schedule of events.
Printable version of the entire Iris Festival schedule: coming soon!
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
Poster Contest ___ TBA
Dresden Elementary ------------------------------------ FREE
K - 4th grade
Posters on display in Dresden merchant’s windows
Chairperson: Carolyn Maxey, 364-2724
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Citywide Yard Sale All Day
Citywide -------------------------------- Participation Fee: $5.00
Deadline to register: April 19, 2008
Maps available: Kid’s Quarters & City Hall on Fri., Apr. 24
Chairpersons: Onda Sheridan, 364-5265
& Michelle Montgomery, 822-3510
Sponsored by: Kid's Quarters
TN Iris Festival Opening Ceremony 6:00 pm
City of Dresden Park ----------------------------- FREE
(Rain Location: Dresden Athletic Center – Old Gym)
The celebration starts with blues and southern rock provided by Lew Jetton and 61 South and end the evening with a fantastic fireworks show! Free food, live entertainment, games, and fun for the whole family!
Chairpersons: Tennessee Iris Festival Executive Board,
Robb & Suzie Newbill, 364-2219,
Joy Adams, 235-2077
Chairpersons: Tennessee Iris Festival Executive Board, 364-2219
Sponsored by: Tyson Foods, Volunteer Distributing, Pepsi, Hamilton-Ryker, McDonald’s, EW James & Sons
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Cemetery Walk 5:00 pm (Rain Date May 2)
Sunset Cemetery ------------------------------------------- FREE
Chairpersons: Bobby Goode, 364-5391
& Tommy Moore, 364-2915
Sponsored by: Bowlin Funeral Home, Stoker & Sons
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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
Chairpersons: Winnie Moore, 364-2077
& Jane Tucker, 364-3385
Sponsored by: James H. Westbrook, CPA; Dr. Jeff Higgs, DDS; Junior Moore Farms, and George & Julia Thomas
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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: Alan & Peggy Jackson, 364-2839
Sponsored by: Dresden Medical Associates
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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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: Back Pain Relief Clinic
Community Wide Gospel Singing 7:00 pm
Dresden First Baptist Church
(Alternate location due to construction: Dresden Athletic Center – Old Gym)
Chairperson: Tommy Moore, 364-2915
Sponsored by: Weakley County Municipal Electric
Carnival Begins Wednesday – Saturday
Downtown – Wilson & Nelson Streets
Provided by Trinity Amusements
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Iris Festival Golf Tournament lunch 11:30
Persimmon Hills Golf Course ----------tee off 12:30
3-Person Scramble
Advance Registration required. Registration forms available at Dresden Insurance Agency, City Hall, and festival website.
Cash prizes and lunch provided
Chairpersons: David Campbell, 364-3529 (H), 364-3117 (W)
& Colin Johnson, 364-3226
Sponsored by: First State, Dresden Rotary Club, Dresden Insurance Agency, Greenfield Banking Company
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 & Mainstreet Munchkins
Quilt & Needlework Registration & Entries
Must Be Received 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
McWherter Civic Center ----------------------- No entry fee
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Corner Café 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
First United Methodist Church ------------- Tickets: $7.00
Chairperson: Jane Tucker, 364-2419
Sponsored by: First United Methodist Church
Ken-Ten Iris Assoc. Show: AIS Affiliate
LOCATION CHANGE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center --------- FREE
Entries taken: 7:00 – 9:30 am; Judging begins at 9:45 am ; Awards;
Show Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm; Iris Sale 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Chairperson: Carol Ann Carney, 931-232-5295
& Alison Harris
Sponsored by: Ken-Ten Iris Association, BancorpSouth, Sandra Klutts, Farm Bureau
Tennessee Iris Festival Horticulture Show
LOCATION CHANGE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center --------- FREE
Open for set-up: 7:30; Judging at 10:00 am ; Awards
Show Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Chairpersons: Jason Kemp, 364-3053, Kristin Copeland,
& Pat Phillips, 364-5639
Sponsored by:
Quilt & Needlework Shows 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
McWherter Civic Center -------$1.00 donation appreciated
9 Classes in three-machine quilting; 11 classes in Needlework
Call for advance registration for either show by Thurs., May 1; Entries taken: May 1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Ribbons Awarded
Entries must be picked up: Sat., May 3, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Chairpersons: Carolyn Maxey & Wendy Perry, 364-2724
Sponsored by: Barker Brothers’ Waste Inc., Jolley’s Embroidery
Arts & Crafts Marketplace 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Court Square -----------------------------Booth rental: $30.00
Admission: FREE
10’ x 10’ space; Set-up begins at 4:00 pm; Tables available
Applications available on festival website
Arts, crafts, and fine merchandise vendors
Chairperson: Suzie Newbill, 364-2219
Sponsored by: The Dresden Business Association
Music Fest 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Court Square Lawn ---------------------- Admission: FREE
Rain Location: Dresden Athletic Center (Old Gym)
Local talent. Advance registration for performers required.
Music Chairperson: Dick Hutcherson, 364-5259
Picnic Chairperson: BancorpSouth – Amy Lewellen, 364-3193
Sponsored by: BancorpSouth, Dresden Cable Inc./Dick Hutcherson
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5K Race, 2 Mile Walk, & 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30 am
Corner of Main & Poplar Streets
Awards for winners
T-shirts only guaranteed for pre-registered participants.
Road Race Form [ coming soon]
5K Race: $12.00 in advance; $15.00 day of race
5K starts at 7:30 a.m.
5K Chairperson: Todd Maxey, 514-6401
2 Mile Walk: $10.00
Walk starts at 7:35 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run for children - $6.00 day of race
Fun Run Registration at 7:40 a.m.; Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
Walk & Fun Run Chairperson: Jinny Killebrew, 364-5847
Sponsored by:
MTD Products, Inc., West Tennessee Auto LLC, JD Distributors, Inc., EW James & Sons, McDonald’s, Bryant’s Tire & Alignment Center
Arts & Crafts Marketplace 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Court Square -----------------------------Booth rental: $30.00
Admission: FREE
10’ x 10’ space; Set-up begins at 7:30 am; Tables available
Applications available on festival website
Arts, crafts, and fine merchandise vendors
Chairperson: Suzie Newbill, 364-2219
Sponsored by: The Dresden Business Association
Tennessee Iris Festival Parade 10:00 am
Advance Registration required by April 25
Chairperson: Pattie Nutting, 364-3131
Sponsored by: First State & City of Dresden
Parade Entry Form: [Word] [PDF]
Iris Festival Luncheon_________ 12:00 noon
Immediately following the Parade
Dresden Elks Lodge -------------------------- Tickets:$10.00
Open to the public. Advance tickets required; Tickets are available at City Hall and First State Bank.
Cap off a week of celebrations with lunch and entertainment.
Chairperson: Iris Festival Executive Board,
Robb & Suzie Newbill, 364-2219
Sponsored by: Primrose Oil/Mayor & Mrs. Danny Forrester
Pet Show 1:00 pm
Next to Dresden Middle School ------------------- Entry: FREE
Several categories for all of your pets! Awards
Chairperson: Keely Nanney, 587-9738
Sponsored by: Dr. Bob Page, Northwest Veterinary Srv.
Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta 12:00 pm
Wilson Park ------------------------------------------ Entry: FREE
Chairperson: Pack 40 Cub Scouts,
Steven Stroud, 364-5881 (H), 884-2473 (W)
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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