KEIZER IRIS FESTIVALpresented by

MAY 2008 – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Month of May
Iris and the Artist Art Show
Enid Joy Mount Gallery
980 Chemawa Rd, NE, Keizer
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, No charge
503-390-3010

Display Iris Gardens @ Schreiner’s & Cooley's
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Keizer
503-393-3232

Cooley’s Iris Gardens
11553 Silverton Road NE, Silverton
503-873-5463

Thursday May 1st
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast presented by Select Impressions
Keizer Rennaissance Inn
7:30 -9:00AM Cost: $15
RVSP by April 28 503-393-9111

Saturday May 10
Keizer Junior Miss Program
Presented by Edward D. Jones & Co - Ted Anagnos
McNary High School
7:00 pm Tickets: $12
503-361-7174

Sunday May 11th
Keizer Firefighters Mother's Day Breakfast
Keizer Fire Station
661 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer
7:00 am – 12 noon, $5 Adults & $3 Children

Thursday May 15th
Sponsor Recognition Luncheon presented by Loren’s Sanitation
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
11:30-1:30AM, $10

Kick-Off Party presented by Fidelity National Title
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
5:00 pm $10 Adults & $5 Children

Parrot Head Night
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
7:30-10:00PM, No charge

Thursday through Sunday May 15th -18th
Keizerfest Big Tent sponsored by Coors Light
and Main Stage sponsored by Uptown Music
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
Thursday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday
1:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Park & Ride Golf Cart Transport sponsored by Maps Credit Union
St Edward Catholic Church (across from the Fun Center)
Thursday
4:30 – 8:30 PM Free
Friday
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Free
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM $3
Saturday
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM $3
Sunday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM $3
503-580-9937

Friday May 16th
Willamette Valley Joint Chamber Greeters sponsored by OSU Federal “Your Community Credit Union”
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Free to Chamber Members & Guests
503-393-9111

Iris Golf Tournament presented by Keizer’s Skyline Ford
McNary Golf Club
155 McNary Estates Dr N, Keizer
11:00 AM Shotgun, $390 / four person scramble
503-393-9111

Iris Festival Bingo presented by Willamette Lutheran Retirement
Community Recreation Room
7693 Wheatland Rd N, Keizer
1-2:30 PM, No charge
503-393-1491 ext.5027

Chamber Regional Legislative Agenda sponsored by Oregon State Chamber of CommerceShowcase Arena inside the Keizer Renaissance Inn Hotel
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
9:00 AM No Charge
503-393-9111

Iris Sponsor /Business Expo presented by The UPS Store
Showcase Arena inside the Keizer Renaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM No Charge, 503-393-9111

Texas Hold’em Tournament presented by Rich Duncan Construction
In the Showcase Arena at Keizer Rennaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N

Registration begins at 5:30 pm
6:00 PM – 11:30 PM, $50 Buy-In/two $25 Re-Buys
503-393-9111

Thursday through Saturday May 15th -17th
Funtastic Carnival & Midway
Thursday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
503-393-9111

Bowling Pin Auction (Kids) presented by Keizer Art Association
Town and Country Bowling Lanes
Thursday – Friday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Keizer Heritage Building
980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
503-580-5608

Friday through Sunday May 16th -18th
Iris Festival Fun Center presented by Keizer Station
Family Village presented by Salem Electric
Exhibitor Street Fair
Food Court
Home & Garden Show presented by US Bank
Wittenberg Lane, US Bank & the Keizer Fire Hall parking lot
Friday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
503-393-9111

Celebration of Art and Wine
The Gathering Place
7845 River Rd N, Keizer
Friday 6:00PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Saturday May 17th
Parade Day Breakfast
Faith Lutheran Church
4505 River Rd N
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Donations for Habitat for Humanity
503-393-4507

Iris Fest 5K Run/Walk presented by Salem Hospital
Starting at River Rd N & Claggett St
9:15 AM, $12 pre-registration / $15 Day of Race
503-393-9111

Mayor's Kids & Pets One Mile Walk sponsored by West Coast Bank
Starting at West Coast Bank and continuing north on River Rd
9:40 AM, $5 pre-registration/$6 Day of Event
503-399-2966

Iris Festival Parade sponsored by the Bank of the Cascades
Starts at River Road & Lockhaven continues to River Road & Glynbrook
10:30 AM
503-393-9111

Keizer Community Library Book Sale
Keizer Heritage Community Center
980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
9:00 AM -4:00 PM, No charge
503-390-2370

Iris & the Artist Show Reception
Keizer Heritage Building
980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, No charge
503-393-3010

Outlaw Machines Classic Car Show
Keizer Lion’s Club
4100 Cherry Ave NE
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, No charge
503-316-9045

Food for Fashion Show (to benefit Keizer Community Food Bank)
Keizer Renaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Live Band Karaoke
In the Big Tent at the parking lot of Keizer Rennaissance Inn 5188 Wittenberg Lane
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, No charge

Saturday & Sunday May 17th -18th
Arts & Blooms presented by Integrity First Financial
Showcase Arena Lobby in the Keizer Renaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Iris Festival Cut Flower Show presented by Wilark Park Garden Club
Arrangement drop off: Friday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arrangement drop off: Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Youth Art Show sponsored by PDC and Keizer Public Arts
Art drop off: Friday 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Artists in Action

Sunday May 18th
Iris Half Marathon presented Gallagher Fitness Resources & 10K Run presented by Cherriots
Starting at River Road & Claggett
8:35 AM, 10K $15 /Day of Race $18 and Half Marathon $23 / Day of Race $28
503-393-9111

Fellowship Music Jamboree & Pancake Breakfast
Big Tent at Renaissance Inn Hotel parking lot
5188 Wittenberg Lane N, Keizer
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Keizer Bikeways Family Ride & Bike Rodeo
Meet at the Keizer Public Works Parking lot next the Fire Hall
8:00 AM, No Charge

Keizer Iris Festival Volkswalk Sponsored by Willamette Wanderers Volkswalk Club
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Keizer
Cost: Free
Start: 8:30-12:30, Finish by 4:30
Cost: $3.00

Keizer’s Community Band on the Family Stage
Keizer Fire Hall
661 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, no charge

Volcanoes Idol
Family Stage (Next to the Fire Hall)
661 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
503-390-2225

Monday May 26th
Schreiner’s Iris Garden Big Band & Chicken BBQ
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Keizer
Dinner from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Capital City Jazz Band from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Amity Vineyards Wine Tasting from 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost for dinner: $8.50
503-393-3232