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

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

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

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

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

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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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.