30th Annual 5 K Race, 1 Mile Walk, & Youth Race
Race our beautiful, scenic route in the oldest foot-racing event in southeast Missouri on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration is $12.00 with an April 14 or earlier postmark; race day registration is $16.00. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Long-sleeved t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 125 entries. USATF Certified Course. For more information please contact Wayne Corse, 210 North Highway J, Charleston, MO 63834, 573.683.6361.
CLICK HERE to view the 2008 30th Annual 5K Race results!
Art Show
Twenty of the area's finest artists will be showing and selling their artwork at this show. Oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, etc., will be on display. You will be able to meet the artists, and discuss their painting processes. Many are award winners who show in galleries. This group is a progressive and proliferate group that you must see!
Location: First Assembly of God Church
608 South Main Street
Arts/Tourism Council Art Show
The Charleston Arts and Tourism Council's artists will display their work
in downtown Charleston 
on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Red Geranium
211 South Main Street
Arts & Crafts Show
Rolwing Park will be filled with arts and crafts, food booths, and live entertainment. Park events run Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1100 block of East Commercial Street
Candlelight Tour
The Candlelight Tour Saturday evening is enchanting! As daylight gives way to darkness, volunteers begin to line the streets with 6,000 white luminarias that encompass the entire Dogwood- Azalea Trail.
Residents turn spotlights on banks of azaleas, and candles line the sidewalks. Many view the candlelight walk from vehicles while others prefer to walk the route. Featured entertainment makes the tour even more enjoyable.
Location: Along the Dogwood-Azalea Trail
Car Show
This is an open car show which will be held on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Judging takes place at 1:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 3:00 p.m.
Location: To be Announced
Carnival
Bring the children and enjoy all of the rides and games! The carnival runs on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: East Marshall Street
Carriage Rides
Tour the lovely tree lined streets in a horse-drawn carriage. Rides begin at the corner of Cypress and Smith Street. Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price: $6.00 Adults, $4.00 Children
Dogwood-Azalea Queen Pageant
Alicia Carson
Miss Dogwood-Azalea 2007
Photo by Heppe Portrait Studio
AGE DIVISIONS
| Little Miss Dogwood-Azalea: | Girls Ages 3-5 Years |
| Petite Miss Dogwood-Azalea: | Girls Ages 6-8 Years |
| Pre-Teen Miss Dogwood-Azalea: | Girls Ages 9-12 Years |
| Junior Miss Dogwood-Azalea: | Girls Ages 13-15 Years |
| Miss Dogwood-Azalea: | Girls Ages 16-18 Years |
REGISTRATION AND VENUE INFORMATION
| OPEN TO: | Residents of All Communities |
| LOCATION: | Clara Drinkwater Newnam Auditorium |
| DATE: | Monday, April 14, 2008 |
| TIME: | 6:30 p.m. (Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.) |
| DOOR ADMISSION: | $3.00 per person (Contestants & children under 2 free) |
CLICK HERE to download a Pageant Application!
Exhibit: D & R Classic Toy Trains
View the railroad display and running of vintage model trains and accessories from 1930's to present day.
This event runs Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Clara Drinkwater Newnam Library, 105 East Marshall Street
Fish Fry
Kiwanis Club fish fry with all the trimmings Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.
Reservations are required for groups and bus tours.
Location: Charleston High School Commons, 606 South Thorn Street
Warren E. Hearnes Museum
View items and memorabilia from Charleston's native son Missouri Governor Warren E. Hearnes' 22 year tenure in elected office Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Location: 109 South Main Street
Joseph Hunter Moore Home (Mississippi County Historical Society Museum)
Built in 1899, the Historical Society's Moore Home is a lovely three story Victorian home furnished with pieces authentic to the period. Tours are available Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $3.00
Location: 403 North Main Street
Private Home and Garden Tours
Tour two private residences, and walk through and experience two spectacular gardens Thursday and Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 (includes the Moore Home listed above)
Note: The home pictured is only an example of the homes that may be on tour.
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy our old fashioned ice cream social at the Masonic Lodge, Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission: $3.00 per person
Location: 301 South Center Street
Lion's Club BBQ
Let the Charleston Lion's Club feed you their special BBQ Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $7.50
Location: Rolwing Park
Parade
The Dogwood-Azalea Parade is one of the largest in the area! It is on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The parade begins at City Hall, and proceeds through the downtown area to Rolwing Park.
Piano Concert
Piano concerts with eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist will take place at the First Baptist Church Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The lovely music is sure to capture the attention of young and old alike. Truly magnificent!
Location: 301 South Main Street
Phillip's Exotic Animal Petting Zoo and Swine Races
Young and old alike will enjoy the petting zoo! Watch the swine races, and cheer on your favorite to win!
Plant Sale
Since 1952, the Molly French Garden Club has been supplying area gardeners with azalea varieties hardy to the region. The sale will be held Thursday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Shelby home, 307 North Main Street
Quilt Show
A beautiful selection of quilts will be on display at the United Methodist Church Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.00
Location: 1700 East Marshall Street
Charleston's "Bloomin' " Talent Show
Talented musicians from the area will be participating in this talent show.
This event will showcase our multi-faceted local talent.
Admission: Free
Location: Clara Drinkwater Newnam Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m. Friday
Photos courtesy of The Enterprise-Courier except where otherwise noted.
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