ORLEANS – The Dogwood Festival will kick off with the Dogwood Baby Contest on Saturday, April 16th.
On Friday, April 22 -23 visit Orleans to find great deals at the All Day Town-Wide Yard Sale. The following week will continue with lots of entertainment and events around the Historic Congress Square.
The Schedule of Event:
Saturday, April 16 (Pre-Festival Event)
9 a.m. – Dogwood Baby Contest – Orleans High School Cafeteria
Friday, April 22
All Day Town-Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, April 23
All Day Town-Wide Yard Sale
10:30 a.m. Dogwood 1 Mile Run/Walk (Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. N.W. Corner of Town Square)
5 p.m. – 52nd Annual Dogwood Little Miss, Jr. Miss Queen, “Mr. Dogwood” and Queen Crowning – Orleans Elementary Gym
Monday, April 25
5 p.m. – Carnival opens – Congress Square
*Brady Amusements sponsored by Orleans American Legion Post #69
*O.B.R. Band Parents Food Stand Opens Downtown
Tuesday, April 26
5 p.m. -10 p.m. – Carnival – Congress Square – Bracelet Night
6 p.m. – Phi Beta Psi Styles & Salads – Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria
6 p.m. – Mock Accident Demonstration – Congress Square
Wednesday, April 27
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber Office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
4 p.m. -7 p.m. – Student Art Reception – Orleans Public Library
5 p.m. -10 p.m. Carnival – Congress Square – Bracelet Night
6 p.m. – Lick Creek Band – Main Stage
Thursday, April 28
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber Office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Photo Contest Display-Orleans Public Library
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Student Art Display – Orleans Public Library
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Quilt Show – OCC Unity Hall
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Silent Auction – OCC Unity Hall
5 p.m. -10 p.m. – Carnival-Congress Square – Bracelet Night
6 p.m. – Euchre Tourney – (6:45 pm: Games Start) – Old Leipsic School Building (New Location!)
Friday, April 29
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Photo Contest Display – Orleans Public Library
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Student Art Display – Orleans Public Library
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Silent Auction – OCC Unity Hall
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Quilt Show – OCC Unity Hall
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Chili Cook-Off/Supper – OCC Unity Hall
(Register Chili Sample & Recipe by 5:30 pm)
5-10 p.m. – Carnival – Congress Square
5:30 p.m. – Pet Parade – Congress Square
6 pm – Gospel Concert – Breeding Sisters w/ Worth the Journey – Main Stage
6 p.m. – Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall
($12 per person) *sponsored by the Orange County Players
Saturday, April 30
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
9 a.m. – 4 pm Silent Auction – OCC Unity Hall
9 a.m. – 1 pm Quilt Show – OCC Unity Hall
10 a.m. – 1 pm Student Art Display – Orleans Public Library
10 a.m. – 1 pm Photo Contest Display – Orleans Public Library
10 a.m. – Kids Chalk the Walk – Congress Square
11 a.m. – Orleans Kiwanis Creekbank Potatoes – Carroll Corner (S.E. of Square)
12 noon – 10 pm Carnival – Congress Square
2 p.m. – 52nd Annual Dogwood Parade – Historic Maple Street (SR 37)
Theme: “Celebrating Hometown Spirit”
Grand Marshall: Tom Bostic, Pastor of Orleans Christian Church
(Immediately after the parade, Sweet Water Band Performs – Main Stage)
6 p.m. – Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall
($12 per person) *sponsored by the Orange County Players
Sunday, May 1
6 p.m. – Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall ($12 per person)
Weather Note: Some events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.
*In the event of severe weather, or any other type of emergency, the Orleans Christian Church and Orleans United Methodist Church are designated shelter areas during festival week.
First Aid – Orleans 1st Responders (South side square).
Dogwood Headquarters, festival, area visitor info, etc. (Orleans Chamber, north side of square)
