Join us at Van Winden’s Dahlia Show & Competition on Saturday, August 19th. Submit up to 3 of your own dahlias into the competition or come and get inspiration for next year’s garden.

Win gift cards and assorted prizes! Maximum of 3 dahlia entries per person.

Categories this year include:

• Best Dinnerplate

• Best Ball/Pompon

• Best Cactus/Lacinated

• Best ‘Other’

A vase and water will be provided for you to display your dahlia. A single bloom entry will be allowed per vase, no bunches of flowers. Try and include leaves on your single bloom if you can, they help showcase the flower! Cut a long stem so that the flowers stay secure in their vase, +8” please!

Tips!
The time of day is important when cutting dahlias. It’s best to cut dahlias early in the day, late in the evening or after watering, as they are usually better hydrated at this time. Warm water is key. If you're looking to maximize a dahlia's relatively short vase life, use warm or hot tap water in their vase after you first cut them. Dropping them in a vase of hot water and letting it cool to room temperature and keeping them in a cool spot out of direct sunlight can extend their vase life and you may get a full 7 days of enjoyment from your dahlia.

Dahlia drop off begins at 9am and voting begins at 11am Saturday, August 19th. Winners will be announced at 3pm on Saturday.

The blooms from the show will be free to the public at 4:30pm on Saturday.