2010 Azalea Festival

April 24-25

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Azalea Festival

The stroll garden is open during all business hours. We have planted over 200 Azaleas encompassing over 40 varieties. More than a dozen varieties of Hardy Camellia, several varieties of Redbud and Dogwood, 13 Hydrangea varieties, Japanese Maples, Hemlock and numerous perennials that include Hosta, Astilbe, Fern, Coral Bells, etc. compliment the garden.

This year’s Azalea Festival will once again feature ART IN THE GARDEN, a celebration of local artistic talent including painters, potters, woodworkers, coppersmith, weaver, jewelry artist, etc. Live music performed by local artists will grace our nursery on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. We have extended hours on Saturday evening until 7:30 pm

Pearl Street Pizza wil be on site late Saturday afternoon and evening serving freshly made pizzas. 20% of proceeds will go to Nixa Azalea Festival.

SATURDAY APRIL 24

8am-7pm ART IN THE GARDEN
10 am Class: How to be successful growing Azaleas in the Ozarks
1 pm Class: How to be successful growing Azaleas in the Ozarks
2 pm-3:30 pm Singer/ songwriter Cindy Woolf
4 pm- 5:30 pm Old time traditionals with Jim and Kim Lansford
6 pm- 7:30 pm Memphis singer/ songwriter Kim Richardson

Saturday and Sunday: McAlister’s Deli of Nixa will be serving Famous Sweet Tea and Cookies all day with Sandwiches available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. both days. 20% of proceeds will go to promote Nixa Azalea Festival.

SUNDAY APRIL 25

10 am- 5 pm ART IN THE GARDEN AND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
12 Noon Water Conservation by Missouri Master Naturalists Bob Rainey and Doris Ewing
1 pm Class: Organic Lawn Care and the Environment by Seth Entwisle
1 pm -2 pm Children’s songwriting workshop with Emily Higgins
Bring your children to be a part of writing a song about Earth Day.
2 pm -2:30 pm Lori and Elizabeth perform children friendly songs
3 pm Class: Composting for Kids with Pam White
2:30 pm- 4 pm Singer/ songwriter Emily Higgins and friends including the trio THREE LEFT FEET (Emily Higgins , Elizabeth Anderson, Lori Harding) and MORE. Catch her at The Mulberry Tree weekends on KSMU 91.1 Springfield, MO
4 pm – 5 pm Classical guitarist and songwriter Ira Edelman

Finley River Fine Artists, Inc will be hosting a fine art show at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce on Friday and Saturday April 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. From April 25-30 their exhibit will also be on display at their gallery at 205 E. South St. in Ozark, MO.