Shows

The Portland Dahlia Society hosts and participates in a number of shows each year. Join us either as a spectator or competitor this year!

  • 2025 Portland Dahlia Society Show

    This year’s show will be September 6th & 7th at Oaks Park at 7805 Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202. The show will be held in the Dance Pavilion. All entries will be on Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Everyone must sign in at the registration.
    SATURDAY:
    6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Horticulture & Design entries.
    9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Clean up (take supplies to car)
    9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Judges & Clerks meeting.
    9:30 a.m. Judging begins.
    12:00 - Show opens to the public.
    1:00 p.m. Judges & Clerks lunch.
    5:00 - Show closes.
    SUNDAY:
    10:00 a.m. Show Opens
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Awards Presentation
    3:30 p.m. Show closes
    3:30 p.m. Pickup blooms out of area exhibitors
    4:00 p.m. Pickup blooms Local exhibitors
    4:00p.m. Clean up


  • The Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers

    Federation Shows & Link

    The 2024 American Dahlia Society National Show will be hosted by The Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers in Wenatchee, Washington September 5th-9th.
    Actual Show September 7th-8th.

    The Federation hosts a number of shows throughout the year. For full details of their show schedule, please visit their website.

  • Local County and State Fairs

    Many of the PDS members participate in showing their dahlias at state and local county fairs. The following are some fairs that our members exhibit at.

    Clark County Fair - 8/2 to 8/11/24
    Clackamas County Fair – 8/13 to 8/17/24
    Lane County Fair - 7/24-7/28/24
    Douglas County Fair – 8/7 to 8/10/24
    Thurston County Fair – 7/31 to 8/4/24
    Oregon State Fair – 8/23 to 9/2/24
    Washington State Fair – 8/30 to 9/21/24
    Victoria Dahlia Society Show 8/17-8/18/24
    South Sound Dahlia Society Show 9/14-9/15/24
    Lane County Dahlia Society Show 9/14-9/15/24
    Douglas County Dahlia Society Show 9/21-9/22/24
    Portland Dahlia Society Show 10/5-10/6/24