Welcome to "Indiana's Dogwood Capital" Annual Orleans Dogwood Festival. Celebrating Our 54th Annual!

Enjoy:
Arts & Crafts
Carnival Rides
Live Entertainment
Food
Parade
Dogwood Tree Viewing
Plenty of Fun Activities for the Whole Family

Schedule of Events

April 19, 2024

All Day Town-Wide Yard Sale

April 20, 2024

All Day Town-Wide Yard Sale
10 am - On-Site Registration-Dogwood Mile Run & Walk-Congress Square
10 am - Registration Starts-Dogwood Car Show - Congress Square
Show runs Noon to 4 pm
5 pm - 54th Annual Dogwood Little Miss, Jr. Miss Queen, "Mr. Dogwood" and Queen Crowning - Orleans Elementary Gym

April 21, 2024

1 pm - Little Mister Dogwood Contest - Orleans Elementary School
2 pm - Baby Contest - Orleans High School Cafeteria

April 22, 2024

5 pm - Carnival opens - Congress Square
Brady Amusements sponsored by Orleans American Legion Post #69
O.B.R. Band Parents Food Stand Opens Downtown

April 23, 2024

10 am- 5:30 pm - Photo Display - Orleans Public Library
3:45 pm - "Little House on the Prairie" Program with Flenda Ferguston - Orleans Public Library
5-10 pm - Carnival - Congress Square - Bracelet Night
6 pm - Phi Beta Psi Styles & Salads - Orleans Elementary School Cafeteria
6 pm - Mock Accident Demonstration - Congress Square

April 24, 2024

Dogwood Headquarters - Chamber Office
Vendors Arts & Crafts - Congress Square
4-7 pm - Student Art Reception - Orleans Public Library
4-7 pm - Photo Contest Display - Orleans Public Library
5 pm - Dedication of new Historic Orleans Mural - East Side of Square
5-10 pm Carnival - Congress Square - Bracelet Night
6 pm - Gospel Night - Deaton Family Band - Main Stage

April 25, 2024

Dogwood Headquarters - Chamber Office
Vendors Arts and Crafts - Congress Square
10 am - 7 pm - Photo Contest Display-Orleans Public Library
10 am - 7 pm - Student Art Display - Orleans Public Library
5 pm -10 pm - Carnival-Congress Square Bracelet Night
6 pm - Orleans Cub Scouts Pack 384 Rain Gutter Regatta - Congress Square
6 pm Registration Starts-Euchre Tourney - Old Leipsic School
Games begin 6:45 pm
6:30pm - Old 'N Gold - Main St

April 26, 2024

Dogwood Headquarters - Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts - Congress Square
10 am - 5 pm - Photo Contest Display - Orleans Public Library
10 am - 5 pm - Student Art Display - Orleans Public Library
5-10 pm - Carnival - Congress Square
5:30 pm - Pet Parade - Congress Square
7 pm - Linda Smith Band - Main Stage

April 27, 2024

Dogwood Headquarters - Chamber office
Vendors Arts & Crafts - Congress Square
9 am - 1 pm Student Art Display - Orleans Public Library
9 am - 1 pm Photo Contest Display - Orleans Public Library
10 am - Kids Chalk the Walk - Congress Square
12 noon - 10 pm Carnival - Congress Square
1:00 pm - Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Band - Main Stage
2 pm - 54th Annual Dogwood Parade - Historic Maple Street (SR 37)
Theme: "Quality of Place-Pride in Community"
Grand Marshals - Tom and Belinda Bradley

Date: April 20-27, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Orleans, IN 47452

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