Central States Dahlia Society
WELCOME
CSDS welcomes you
Central States Dahlia Society (CSDS) was founded in February 1932 to encourage dahlia enthusiasts across Chicagoland and northern Illinois. And we have fun doing it. We are one of the largest affiliated societies of the American Dahlia Society.
To learn more about CSDS, go to About.
Not a CSDS member? Memberships start at $10/year. Join now!
2026 Meetings - All done
Annual Holiday Party
Our club held its Annual Holiday Party on November 8th. That was our last meeting for the year. Meetings will resume in January. Watch for details.
All monthly meetings are held at Elk Grove Village Township Office at 600 Landmeier Road. Doors open at 1:00 pm and meeting begins at 1:30 pm.
American Dahlia Society
Photo Contest
ADS Photo Contest and People's Choice entries are being received. The deadline is December 15th. Entries are sent to adsphotocontest@dahlia.org, Information can be found on the ADS website.https://www.dahlia.org/ads-photo-contest-2026-and-peoples-choice-2027/
Dahlia show success!
CSDS's 94th Fall Dahlia Show was held at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. Hundreds of blooms were on display by growers from across the midwest competing for top honors.
Show photo credit: John Kwak
Banner photo credit: KA's Cloud dahlia in Sonia Harmon's garden.