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September 26| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
4th Annual Dahlia Show
Whether you’re a seasoned dahlia grower, a weekend gardener, or someone who simply appreciates beautiful flowers, the 4th Annual Southwest Idaho Dahlia Show promises to inspire.
Hosted by the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society, the free event takes place Saturday, September 26, at Jack’s Urban Meeting image.pngPlace (JUMP) in downtown Boise. Admission is free, and everyone is invited to experience one of the region’s largest displays of spectacular dahlias.
Now in its fourth year, the show continues to grow as more Idaho gardeners discover the remarkable diversity of dahlias. From tiny pom pons to dinner-plate blooms measuring nearly 10 inches across, visitors will see hundreds of entries in every imaginable color, size and form.
“We’re seeing more and more serious and casual gardeners fall in love with dahlias,” said organizers. “Many of these growers are looking for new ideas, learning from one another, and challenging themselves by exhibiting their best blooms. Whether you’re growing your first dahlia or your hundredth, the show is a celebration of gardening and community.”
The show is open to everyone — flower growers, flower admirers, photographers, families and anyone curious about these extraordinary blooms. Visitors will have the opportunity to view award-winning exhibits, visit with experienced growers, gather gardening tips, and learn more about growing dahlias successfully in Idaho.
We’re thrilled to welcome back Art Weurth, Senior Judge and Officer of the Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers, whose continued support of our show means so much. We’re also delighted that River’s Dahlias will be joining us. Eugene Kenyon, Senior Judge, and Rosie Cooper-Vert, Candidate Judge, are looking forward to sharing their expertise during our educational session. Whether you’re interested in exhibiting dahlias or learning more about flower farming, you’ll gain valuable insights from these talented growers.
One of the most popular features of the show is Bouquets for the Idaho Foodbank, where local growers donate beautiful floral arrangements that attendees can purchase while supporting a great cause.
Visitors can purchase:
Garden Vase with Dahlias (Class 267) – Beautiful home-display arrangements featuring seven or more dahlias, complemented by other flowers and greenery, with dahlias taking center stage. These unique arrangements sell for $30 each.
Dahlia Market Bunches (Class 269) – Fresh-cut bouquets featuring at least six dahlias, ready to take home or give as a gift. Each bouquet sells for $25.
Every bouquet purchased helps support The Idaho Foodbank, allowing visitors to take home locally grown flowers while giving back to the community.
Event Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Show Opens to the Public
2:00 p.m. – Educational Session with judges
3:00 p.m. – Awards Presentation
5:00 p.m. – Show Closes
The Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society welcomes exhibitors of all experience levels. New exhibitors are encouraged to enter and discover the fun of friendly competition while learning from fellow gardeners.
For show information, including times to enter your dahlias, exhibitor classes, entry rules, and event details, visit southwestidahodahliasociety.com/pages/annual-dahlia-show.
About the Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society
The Southwest Idaho Dahlia Society is dedicated to promoting the enjoyment, cultivation, education and exhibition of dahlias throughout the Treasure Valley. The Society welcomes gardeners of every experience level and offers educational programs, growing resources and community events throughout the year.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Dino Stroll
Sponsored by:Canterbury Village Events
idahofoodbank.org
Dino Stroll is the most realistic tour back into history with animatronic dinosaurs that are created with moving heads, necks, tails, wings, eyes blinking, mouths that open and close, breathing movements, synchronized sounds and many more exquisite details that bring them to life.
This must-see event will provide an opportunity to see and feel what it was like when the world’s largest creatures roamed the earth!
5610 Glenwood St
Garden City, ID
ISU and U of I - Foodfight
Sponsored by:Idaho State University and University of Idaho
The University of Idaho vs Idaho State University annually competes to raise funds and fill their community and campus pantries. This event directly effects those who are food insecure in the community and on the campus. Funds will go to the Idaho Foodbank.
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Mountain West Boy Scout Council
Boy Scouts will be picking up food at residences and dropping it off in various locations (site list attached below). The Idaho Foodbank is one of the bigger sites to receive food and food is coming to the warehouse directly instead of the Boy Scout Office as in previous years.
Pocatello Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:Pocatello Arts Council
Empty Bowls is grass roots movement by local artists to help end hunger in their
own communities. The idea is very simple. In cooperation with the Pocatello
Arts Council, ISU Clay Club and the Idaho Food Bank, local ceramic artists will
create bowls for the event, while local restaurants and grocers donate soup and
bread for a simple dinner. Tickets to the event are a $20. donation. Each donor
will choose their own handmade bowl and enjoy a variety of soups and bread.
Live music and a cash bar will round out the event. All proceeds support the
Idaho Food Bank to help end hunger here in our local community.
This will be our third empty bowls event here in Pocatello, and we are looking
forward to our most successful event to date. This year local ceramic artists will
make 200 bowls, and local musicians will provide a live performance for the
event.
1009 S 2nd Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:KBOI/CBS2
idahofoodbank.org
CBS2 is hosting the Great Idaho Food Drive along with their partners 670 KBOI, Les Schwab Tire Center, and TDS Fiber. From November 11 – December 17, stop by any Treasure Valley Les Schwab Tire Center location, or the CBS2 office in downtown Boise to drop off non-perishable food items. You can also support monetarily, as $1 can provide food for 4 meals!
Dutch Bros Give Back Day
Sponsored by:Dutch Bros Coffee
Join Dutch Bros in helping The Idaho Foodbank by visiting the Orchard St. location on Monday, November 8. $1 from every drink sold will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank to help nourish neighbors who are facing food insecurity.
101 S Orchard St
Boise, Idaho
Donations for the Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:TJ MAXX
Annual TJ MAXX 'Giving to the Idaho Foodbank' Campaign! Customers have the opportunity at the registers to donate to help with the Mission of the Idaho Foodbank. Three days to participate- November 5, 6 and 7th. A weekend of giving at the local Idaho TJ's to provide food for neighbors in need.
3rd Annual - Give the Cops a Bird
Sponsored by:Fraternal Order of Police
This challenge asks members of the community to bring in frozen turkeys or monetary donations that will all go directly to the Idaho Food Bank
Last year the members of the Department collected 250 turkeys and brought in $10,000 for the cause, crushing the previous years’ donations of $3,500.
Turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 19th at the Pocatello Police Department.
Fill the Plates- Holiday Fund Drive
Sponsored by:Les Schwab
- Les Schwab Branches will host a FUND drive to support holiday meals in the North Central Region. Friendly competition between stores to raise the most funds for bragging rights. Les Schwab employees are making an impact for the holidays in our community.
Hamapalooza
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
We partner with local food banks who distribute the hams to 700 families each year. By donating, you will be able to help make this holiday season a little brighter (and yummier!) for local families! This year our goal is to raise as much money as possible.