Tennessee Iris Festival

What began as a community Easter parade in Dresden in 1980 has turned into one of Tennessee’s best-loved small-town festivals. Every spring, Dresden hosts the highly anticipated Tennessee Iris Festival, a weeklong event that paints the town purple.

Now in its 45th year, the Tennessee Iris Festival takes place May 2-7, 2025. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at Dresden City Park, and continues throughout the week with concerts, an iris and horticulture show, a music fest, a 5K race, and more. The festival culminates on the last day with the Tennessee Iris Festival Parade, which features around 100 colorful floats.

Presented By: Dresden Business Association
Location: Dresden, TN