Dahlia Society of California

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2024 News and Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dahlia Society of California Tuber Sale:
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
9:30AM to 11AM
Hall of Flowers 9th and
Lincoln, Golden Gate Park

Each spring, the Dahlia Society of California holds its annual Tuber and Plant Sale. Here you’ll find a variety of dahlia tubers and young plants for sale at low prices. Pictures are displayed, so you can see what your bloom will look like. These tubers and plants are donated by members of the society. Proceeds support the Dahlia Society of California. Jumpstart your garden with young plants ready to “plug and play.” Come early for best selection! We often sell out quickly at this popular event.

FREE ADMISSION

Judging School:
Saturday, July 27, 2024

Check back for more details. This is a day-long event.

Annual Dahlia Show:
Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024

County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park

Each summer, on the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual show in the enormous Hall of Flowers. Growers from all over the state bring their best blooms. Blooms in all categories are judged and awarded ribbons, including the elusive “Best in Show.” Other categories: Best Photo; People’s Choice Award; Best Arrangement; Best Junior Bloom; and “Nature’s Oddities.” You must be a member to compete, but the public is welcome to see this eye-popping event.

FREE ADMISSION


VOLUNTEER AT THE DELL

We are always looking for volunteers to help us maintain the Dahlias located at the Dell in Golden Gate Park. You must be a member to volunteer.

Learn more about the Dell here


BECOME A MEMBER!

Learn from some of the most knowledgeable Dahlia growers and hybridizers in the world, get tips for growing in our unique Bay Area climate, plus tons of other insider perks. All levels are welcome! It’s a great opportunity to learn before you grow, and get the best out of these amazing plants.

Dahlia Society of California
Individual membership: $10 per year
Family membership: $15 per year

American Society of California
(includes membership to DSC)
Individual membership: $40 per year
Family membership: $50 per year

Join or Renew, here!

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Existing members:
The American Dahlia Society has changed its Membership Year from January through December to May 1st through April 30th of the next year. They have also slightly increased membership prices. If you are a current DSC or ADS/DSC member, don’t worry. Your memberships will be carried from January through the end of April. Please renew in April.

Monthly Meetings

Every Second Tuesday, 7:30pm
Join us in person and on Zoom.

Next meeting:
Tuesday, April. 9, 2024

This month’s program, here

At our meetings, we learn what to do (and not to do) with our tubers and dahlias from the experts in our society. Lecturers include prominent dahlia growers and hybridizers in the Bay Area and other knowledgeable individuals.

Location:
County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park

(Lincoln Way & MLK Drive)

Zoom:
Zoom link is emailed to DSC members on the day of the meeting. Not a member? Join now.


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