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.
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
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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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