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Dogwood Festival Volunteer Opportunities

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Deadline: Mar 16, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Dogwood Festival 2026
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Date: Mar 21, 2026 9:00 am - Mar 21, 2026 4:00 pm (CST)
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401 W Main St, Palestine, Texas 75801-2601, United States

About the event

The 88th Annual Dogwood Festival is the longest running Dogwood Festival in the state of Texas and is held in the charming Historic Downtown and Old Town district of Palestine, Texas. The Festival kicks off the first of three weekends of the city's Dogwood Trails Celebration with locals and guests celebrating the season of beautiful Dogwood blooms of East Texas. Live music, art, specialty products, food vendors, kids' activities and more will fill the city. The Annual Parade kicks things off at 10 AM with the festival gates opening at 9 AM. Held in Historic Downtown Palestine, the Annual Dogwood Festival will be a fun-filled day .
Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce
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Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact Organizer

About the application

We need your help to make it a success. Please sign up for as many slots as you are able to commit to. SIGN UP BEFORE MARCH 1ST TO GET YOUR FREE VOLUNTEER SHIRT. AN ORIENTATION MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH, AT 5:30PM AT THE CHAMBER (401 W. Main St.). Sign up is open for anybody age 13 yrs and up. 18 yrs and younger will need to submit a parent signed volunteer permission form. Please review the description of the shift you choose to ensure you are able to do the required task(s). All volunteers will check in at the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce (401 W. Main St.), the central location for sign in/ out, hydration, etc. THANK YOU for your commitment to this event and supporting this community.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating as a volunteer for activities organized by the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce. I understand that participation may involve physical activity and other risks, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or other loss. I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, its officers, directors, employees, members, sponsors, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise from or relate to my participation as a volunteer, including any injury, illness, or property damage that may occur, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I understand that I am not an employee of the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and am not covered by any insurance or workers’ compensation policy of the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce. I agree that I am volunteering my services without expectation of compensation and assume full responsibility for my participation. I have read and fully understand this waiver and release, and I sign it freely and voluntarily by submitting this application.

Related files

Volunteer Permission Form.docx

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Festival Set-Up/ Prep 401 W Main St. Mar 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4 3
message You will help set up tables, tents, the parade float, and any other items needed to be prepared for vendor check in.
Festival Set-Up 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 6:00 am - 9:00 am 4 3
message You will help set up tables, tents, signage, and other items needed.
Vendor Check-In 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 6:00 am - 9:00 am 4 3
message You must be comfortable driving a side-by-side as well as have good knowledge of downtown street names and locations. Good customer service skills and ability to communicate well in any situation.
Chamber Central Station 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 0 5
message You will be manning the "Central Station" to assist volunteers and vendors as well as the Chamber staff with any needs that arise that day to ensure the success of the festival. This involves multitasking, such as answering phones, monitoring volunteer sing in/ out, directing volunteers and vendors to locations, connecting people with Chamber staff, etc.
Kids Zone 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4 4
message You will be in the Kids Zone, interacting with families and making sure that the activities offered are available in a safe environment.
Beer Garden 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2 2
message You will be serving alcoholic beverages. You must be age 21 years and up as well as provide documentation of a valid Texas TABC training certificate. Training can be completed at https://aaafoodhandler.com/texas/tabc-alcohol-server-training/. Other training options can be found here: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-certification/tabc-certification-schools/
General Volunteer 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 8 3
message You will be supporting the Chamber team as needed for different roles.
Stage Support 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 1 3
message You will be supporting the performers at the stage, such as providing hydration, communication with the Chamber staff, etc., to ensure a positive experience for them.
Chamber Central Station 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1 3
message You will be manning the "Central Station" to assist volunteers and vendors as well as the Chamber staff with any needs that arise that day to ensure the success of the festival. This involves multitasking, such as answering phones, monitoring volunteer sing in/ out, directing volunteers and vendors to locations, connecting people with Chamber staff, etc.
Kids Zone 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4 3
message You will be in the Kids Zone, interacting with families and making sure that the activities offered are available in a safe environment.
Beer Garden 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 3 3
message You will be serving alcoholic beverages. You must be age 21 years and up as well as provide documentation of a valid Texas TABC training certificate. Training can be completed at https://aaafoodhandler.com/texas/tabc-alcohol-server-training/. Other training options can be found here: https://www.tabc.texas.gov/services/tabc-certification/tabc-certification-schools/
General Volunteer 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 15 3
message You will be supporting the Chamber team as needed for different roles.
Stage Support 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 1 3
message You will be supporting the performers at the stage, such as providing hydration, communication with the Chamber staff, etc., to ensure a positive experience for them.
Tear Down 401 W Main St. Mar 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 2
message You will assist the Chamber staff with taking down tables, tents, signs, etc., as well as cleaning up to ensure the streets will be presentable to the public. The parade float will also be disassembled.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • Are you 18yrs old or younger?
  • Are you signing up to volunteer in one of the beer gardens? You must submit your valid Texas TABC certificate.
  • You must submit your valid Texas TABC certificate. Upload it here.
  • YOU MUST SUBMIT a completed volunteer permission form or you will not be able to volunteer.
Dogwood Festival Volunteer Opportunities
Dogwood Festival Volunteer Opportunities
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