The 2013 Dogwood Festival returns for the 63rd Year!!!

The 63rd Annual DOGWOOD FESTIVAL is just around the corner!!  This event is always a great time for everyone that attends and includes Pageants in different age categories,a Parade, craft show/vendor booths, a Carnival and 5K run/walk, just to name a few. 

The event is a local favorite, but also brings friends to the area from all over the state of Missouri!  Be sure to mark your calendar!!

Friday, April 12

• Miss Dogwood Pageant – 7 PM Camdenton High School*

Saturday, April 13

• Little Miss/Mr., Junior, Teen Contest 3 PM-Camdenton High School*

Thursday, April 18

• Fine Art Display [begins 4/16] 9AM-4 PM – First National Bank*
• Senior [65+] King & Queen Contest, Noon – Quails Nest Motel*
• Dinner Theater-5:30 PM; Melodrama-7 PM – Camden Co Museum
• Lake Area Woodworker’s Display, 5:30 PM – Camden Co Museum*
• Shoe Box Float Displays, 5:30 PM – Camden Co. Museum*
• Carnival, 5-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5
• ($20 Wrist Band from 5 –9 PM)

Friday Evening, April 19

• Garage Sale, 8 AM-4 PM – St. Anthony Ch, N. Bus.Hwy 5*
• Garage Sale, 10 AM-6 PM –Our Savior Lutheran Ch., 442 E Hwy 54*
• Fine Art Display, 9 AM-4 PM – First National Bank*
• Shoe Box Float Displays, 5:30 PM – Camden Co. Museum*
• Dinner Theater-5:30 PM; Melodrama-7 PM – Camden Co Museum
• Lake Area Woodworker’s Display, 5:30 PM – Camden Co Museum*
• DECA Craft Show, 5:30-8 PM – Middle School Gym*
• High School Fine Art Gallery 5-7 PM – High School Commons*
• Food & Craft Booths 5:30 PM-9 PM- Middle School, S. Bus. Hwy 5*
• Education Foundation Elegant Evening, 6-8:30 PM— High School
• Live Entertainment 6:30-9:30 PM – Middle School Parking Lot*
• Carnival, 5-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5
• ($20 Wrist Band from 5 –9 PM)

Saturday, April 20

• Pancake Breakfast, 6:30-9:30 AM – United Methodist Ch. W. Hwy 54
• Fine Art Display, 9 AM – 4 PM – First National Bank*
• Garage Sale, 8 AM-1 PM – Our Saviors Lutheran Ch,442 E. Hwy 54*
• Garage Sale, 8 AM-3 PM – St. Anthony Church, N. Bus. Hwy 5*
• DECA Craft Show, 9 AM-4 PM – Middle School Gym*
• Food and Crafts, 10 AM-6 PM – Middle School Parking Lot*
• Dogwood Festival Parade, 10 AM – Downtown Camdenton*

• Lions Club Fish Fry, 11 AM – 2 PM– Middle School Cafeteria
• Young Eagles Flights Noon-4 PM Camdenton Airport, S. Bus.Hwy 5*
• Dog Contest [cutest, ugliest, etc.], 3 PM -Middle School Pk Lot*
• Live Entertainment 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Middle School Parking Lot *
• Dinner Theater 5:30 PM – Melodrama 7 PM – Camden Co Museum
• 5K Run/Walk Into Awareness 7:00 PM – Bob Shore Stadium
• Lake Area Woodworker’s Display 5:30 PM – Camden Co Museum*
• Carnival, 10 AM-10 PM – Middle School Parking Lot, S. Bus. Hwy 5
• ($20 Wrist Band from 5 –9 PM)

*Free Admission. Subject to change. For further information, call the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-346-2227!!

Once you've had your fun at the Festival be sure to come on over to Shorty Pants Lounge for a great lunch or dinner.  We have a great menu with something to please the entire family!! 

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