Central States Dahlia Society
SPRING DAHLIA SALE 2027
FALL DAHLIA SHOW 2026
CSDS's 94th Fall Dahlia Show will be held in Burnstein Hall at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. Hundreds of blooms will be on display by dahlia growers from across the Midwest competing for top honors.
The show will be open to visitors on Saturday from 12 - 4 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. CSDS Dahlia Show is free to visitors but tickets are needed for entrance to the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG and reciprocal members get in free).
2026 Dahlia Show Schedule
Thur 9/17 Volunteers set up show from 12 - 4 pm
Fri 9/18 Exhibitors stage blooms from 12 - 7 pm
Sat 9/19 Exhibitors stage blooms from 5 - 9:45 am
Blooms must be in place by 9:45 am
Sat 9/19 Judging takes place 10 am until finished
Judges and clerks must arrive by 9:30 am
Sat 9/19 Lunch provided for volunteers, exhibitors,
clerks and judges 12 - 1 pm
Sat 9/19 Show open to visitors 12 - 4 pm
Sun 9/20 Show open to visitors 10 am - 4 pm
Sun 9/20 All blooms for sale $1 each starting at 3:45 pm
Sun 9/20 Volunteers take down show from 3:30 - 6 pm
New to exhibiting?
Watch this video for great advice!
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Spring Dahlia Sale and Fall Show:
Watch a video from the 2025 National Dahlia Show hosted by CSDS:
Video Credit: Sue Fitzgerald
Photo Credits:
Dahlias on show bench, Sonia Harmon
Dahlia gallery, Ted Magura
