Schedule of Events - Charleston, Missouri's, 42nd Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival

Race our beautiful, scenic route in the oldest foot-racing event in southeast Missouri on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Youth & Toddler Race begins at 1:30 p.m.  Check-in opens at 11:30 p.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m.  Mile walk is non-competitive.  High quality 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
Tel:  (573) 683-6361

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!

Free Admission

Location:

First Assembly of God Church
608 South Main Street

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 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Location:

Red Geranium
211 South Main Street

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

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

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

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

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.

Free Admission

Location:

Clara Drinkwater Newnam Library
105 East Marshall Street

A scrumptious fish fry with all the trimmings is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

Reservations are required for groups and bus tours.

Location:

Student Commons
Charleston High School
606 South Thorn Street

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.

Free Admission

Location:

109 South Main Street

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 and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission:  $3.00

Location:

403 North Main Street

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)

Please Note:
The home pictured here is only one example of the many fine homes in Charleston that may be on tour this season.

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:

Masonic Lodge
301 South Center Street

The Dogwood-Azalea Parade is one of the largest in the area!  Find your place downtown or along Commercial Street on Saturday before the 11:00 a.m. start time.  The parade begins at City Hall, and proceeds through the downtown area to Rolwing Park.

Piano concerts with eight pianos, 16 pianists, and one organist will take place 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!

Free Admission

Location:

First Baptist Church
301 South Main Street

Young and old alike will enjoy the petting zoo!  Watch the swine races, and cheer on your favorite to win!

Location:

South of Rolwing Park

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:

Home of Mr. & Mrs. Clay Shelby
307 North Main Street

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

St. Henry School will prepare a box lunch for you on Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  $8.00

Location:

St. Henry School
306 Court Street

Talented musicians from the area will be participating in this talent show.

This event will showcase our multi-faceted local talent.

Admission:  Free

Time:  7:00 p.m. Friday

Location:

Newnam Auditorium
Charleston High School
606 South Thorn Street