Tennessee Iris Festival Hostess Princess Pageant

FRIDAY | APRIL 1, 2022 | BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM

DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

This pageant is open to any Dresden girls enrolled in grades K-12 that did NOT place in the Miss Dresden pageants.

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Entry fee is $20, due at Pageant Practice which is Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 PM at the Dresden Elementary School Multipurpose Room.

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YOU CAN ENTER BY:

1. Returning the form to Dresden City Hall by Friday, March 25th

2. Texting one of the contacts on the form with your intention to compete, then bring your completed entry form and fee to PAGEANT PRACTICE on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30. 

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The Tennessee Iris Festival follows the same pageant guidelines that apply to the Strawberry Festival.

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Winners will be expected to take part in Tennessee Iris Festival events and parades.

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K-4th: Queen will receive a $50 savings bond

5th - 8th: Queen will receive a $100 savings bond

9th - 12th: Queen will receive $200 cash.

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Please download the pageant form, complete it, and email to cityrecorder@cityofdresden.net.

For more information contact: Sandra Klutts at 731-234-9159 

Tennessee Iris Festival Annual Fun Pageants

SATURDAY | APRIL 2, 2021 | BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:30 AM 

DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

This pageant is open to anyone age birth to 21 years  old. 

$20 entry fee and optional categories will be $5 each: Best Personality, Smile, Eyes or enter everything
for $35.

A queen and 4 alternates will be awarded in each division.

Registration begins at 9:30 am. The first pageant will begin at 10 am. Pageants may begin later than the start time listed but WILL NOT begin any earlier.

Age Groups + Starting Times:
Birth - 12 mos: 10:00 AM
13 - 24 mos: 10:30 AM
2 - 3 years: 11:00 AM
4 - 5 years: 11:30 AM
6 - 9 years: 12:00 PM
10 - 12 years: 12:30 PM
13 - 15 years: 1:00 PM
16 - 21 years: 1:30 PM

Please download the pageant form, complete it, and email to cityrecorder@cityofdresden.net.
For more information contact: Sandra Klutts at 731-234-9159

Tennessee Iris Festival Territorial Pageant

SATURDAY | APRIL 2, 2021 | BEGINNING AT 5 PM

DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

This pageant is open to any current titleholders. If the queen does not want to participate, the 1st maid may enter and so on. There will be no interview for this pageant. 

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A Queen and 2 alternates will be awarded in each division.

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Age Groups: 

6 - 9 years

10 - 12 years

13 - 15 years

16 - 21 years

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Please download the pageant form, complete it, and email to cityrecorder@cityofdresden.net.

For more information contact: Sandra Klutts at 731-234-9159

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Craft and Food Vendor Event Forms

FRIDAY | APRIL 1, 2022 | BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM

DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

The Tennessee Iris Festival has 3 dates that we are currently seeking food trucks and craft and small vendor applicants. 

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Food trucks: $50 per event or $75 for 2 events

Craft Vendors + Small Food Vendors: $25 per event or $40 for 2 events

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Dates to Setup:
Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, April 30, 2022 @ Wilson Park 

Setup at 5 p.m. Event starts at 6 p.m.

Music Fest: Friday, May 6, 2022 @ Farmers Market
Setup at 5 p.m. Event starts at 6 p.m.

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Parade Morning: Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ Farmers Market
Setup at 8:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m.

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Tables, chairs, source of electricity (if needed) must be provided by the vendor. Vendor is
responsible for cleanup of space prior to leaving the event.

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For more information, contact:
Kristin Westphal: (813)469-9849
Jennifer Branscum: (731)364-2270

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Parade Entry Forms

SATURDAY | MAY 7, 2022 

BEGINNING AT 10 AM | LINE-UP TO BEGIN AT 8:30

Parade line-up will start at Dresden Elementary at 8:30 with Judging at 9 a.m.
Entry fee: $5 for all entries

Please make checks payable to Simmons Bank.

Please fill in each blank and be specific. Separate forms must be completed for each entry. Floats will be judged based on: Most Beautiful, Most Original, Best Theme. First place ribbons will be awarded in each category.
 
Deadline to enter is Monday, May 2nd, 2022.

Mail forms to: 
Simmons Bank C/O Emily Vickers
PO Box 169
Dresden, TN 38225

You may also turn in forms at City Hall in Dresden.

For more information please contact 731-364-3131

Golf Tournament Entry Forms

THURSDAY | MAY 5

SHOTGUN START AT 9 AM, PLAYER CHECK-IN AT 8 AM

PERSIMMON HILLS GOLF COURSE

$250 Per Foursome $50 Per Individual
Includes: Green Fees, Cart, and Awards

Dress Code: Golf Attire. No Blue Jeans.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
To be a volunteer + receive lunch, contact Samantha Hutcherson at sandoval.samantha@gmail.com or (760) 574-4058. Volunteers will need to be over the age of 16.