
DAHLIA SHOW
CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAY
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | Monday 26 April 2027 (Public Holiday) |
| Western Springs Garden Community Hall – Hall 2 | Western Springs Garden Community Hall – Club Room (Walk around the front of the building) |
| Gold Coin Entry (Cash or EFTPOS) | Gold Coin Entry (Cash or EFTPOS) |
| Times 6:45am – Staging starts for exhibitors 10:30am – Judging begins 10:30am – Doors open to the public 2:00pm – Prize giving 3:30pm – Doors close | Times 6:45am – Staging starts for exhibitors 10:30am – Judging begins 10:30am – Doors open to the public 2:00pm – Prize giving 3:30pm – Doors close |
| Show schedule coming soon | Show schedule coming soon |
| Trading Table + Plant sales | Trading Table |
| Cafe | |
| Raffle | Raffle |
| Flower sales (Pick up between 2:30-3pm) | Flower sales (Pick up between 2:30-3pm) |
| Plenty of free parking | Plenty of free parking |
| Cash, EFTPOS or bank transfer | Cash, EFTPOS or bank transfer |
New to exhibiting? Here are some basics:
What to expect at your first show-
- Friendly faces
- Vases supplied
- Support with staging (putting blooms in vases)
- Support navigating the show schedule
- Arrive early during the staging time
What to bring-
- Blooms
- Newspaper (some may be supplied, no promises)
- Pen
- Doweling or something similar (around 30cm +)
- A good sportsmanship attitude
How to learn-
- Join the club. Each month, you will learn how to grow your blooms to their best advantage on the show bench, for cut flowers or just for fun.
- Study the show schedule for the rules and expectations.
- Understand the classifications:
- Buy the Dahlia Classification Handbook (2024). Some cultivars are not exhibition varieties, and some have sizing requirements. Email the secretary to get your copy for $8 + postage, or pick up a copy at one of our meetings.
- See the Chrysanthemum Classification List (2023).



Photos taken at the 2025 Dahlia Show by KateWarkPhotographer

Question? Contact our secretary, Kay Shirley, at aklchryanddahliasoc@gmail.com
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