Lakeside April - May 2011

71ST SUMTER IRIS FESTIVAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS DAILY EVENTS INCLUDE: • Art in the Gardens – until 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday • Gateway to Gardening – until 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday • Arts, crafts and food vendors • Just Kidding Around, a free children’s area • One Senior Place – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily • Military displays • Children’s Art in the Park, noon to 5 p.m., FridaySaturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday • Live entertainment EVENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER INCLUDE: • The Iris Festival Pageant – 10:30 a.m. May 21 at Sumter High School’s auditorium • Sumter Community Concert Band – 4 p.m. May 22 at Sumter Opera House • Ribbon cutting/Crowning of King and Queen – 5:15 p.m. May 26 at Heath Pavilion • Taste at the Gardens with Chief Complaint – 6-9 p.m. May 26 at the Garden Street Stage; tickets required • Tuomey Community Health Initiatives free health screening – 9-11 a.m. May 27 at Swan Lake Visitor’s Center; tests will be given for hypertension and cholesterol, and participants make take one for diabetes if they’ve taken a 12-hour fast.

• Head Turnerz Classic Car Show – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 28 • FTC Youth and Adult Chalk Art Competition – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28 • Quilt Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28-29 • Introduction of Iris Queens – 10:15 a.m. May 28 at the Main Stage • Diaper Derby and Parade – 10:30 a.m. May 28 at the Main Stage • Quick Start Tennis Clinic – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28 • SAFE Kids Adventureland – noon to 5 p.m. May 28, fingerprinting; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28, bike rodeo.

• Iris Festival Flower Show – 2-5 p.m. May 28; 2-4 p.m. May 29 at the Alice Boyle Garden Center • Children’s Pet Show – 4:30 p.m. May 28 at Health Pavilion, with registration at 4 p.m.

• Sumter Cruisers Show & Shine – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 29 • Sumter Jaycees’ Iris Parade – 2 p.m. May 29 For more information, and for a full schedule of entertainment choices, visit www.irisfestival.org or call 1-800-688-4748.

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