ORLEANS- Due to the weather forecast, calling for moderate to heavy rain, the concert with the “Last Call” band on the Main Stage tonight, unfortunately, has been canceled.
The weather forecast is being monitored closely, but Parade Day Saturday is looking much improved with the forecast calling for dry conditions at the 2 PM start time.
Friday, April 25
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
10 am – 5 pm – Student Art Display – Orleans Public Library
10 am – 5 pm – O.H.S. Jr.-High Poetry Book Exhibition – Orleans Public Library (New Event!)
4 pm – 8 pm – Silent Auction – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall, S. Maple St.
4 pm – 8 pm – Photo Contest Display – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall, S. Maple St.
5-10 pm – Carnival – Congress Square
5:00 pm -Dogwood Best of Show (Pet Parade) – Congress Square
*Sponsored by Kirk Vet Service
5 pm – 9 pm – Beer Garden – SpeakEasy Pizza
Saturday, April 26
Dogwood Headquarters – Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts – Congress Square
9 am – 12 Noon – Student Art Display – Orleans Public Library
9 am – 12 Noon – O.H.S. Jr.-High Poetry Book Exhibition – Orleans Public Library (New Event!)
9 am – 3 pm Photo Contest Display – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall, S. Maple St.
9 am – 4 pm – Silent Auction – Orleans Wesleyan Fellowship Hall, S. Maple St.
10 am – Kids Chalk the Walk – Congress Square
10 am – Dogwood 5K Run & Walk – Orleans Monon South Trailhead (New Event!)
11:30 am – “Kickin-Up Dust Band” – Main Stage
2:30 pm – 10 pm Carnival – Congress Square
12 noon – 9 pm – Beer Garden – Live Music – SpeakEasy Pizza
1:00 pm – Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Band – Main Stage
2 pm – 55th Annual Dogwood Parade – Historic Maple Street (SR 37)
Theme: “Dogwoods Thrive in 2025”
Grand Marshals – Vietnam Veterans/Orleans Bulldogs, Class 1a State Champions
Weather Note: Some events subject to change or cancellation due to weather


