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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
Feed the Need- Drive thru Food and Fund Drive
Sponsored by:IWash Aircraft Detailing
I-Wash Aircraft Detailing is proud to be partnered with The Idaho Foodbank during Feed the Need in an effort to support families in need this fall and holiday season. Help us in our efforts by coming out to the airport with your non-perishable food and/or monetary donations ($1= FIVE MEALS) on October 17 between 10am and 2om for a drive thru contactless drop off site. Look for the volunteers at the Lewiston Airport by the jet in the short-term parking lot. Help us set a record for one day food collection.
Pecktoberfest Benefit Concert
Sponsored by:Bombshell Molly with Canyon Inn Bar & Grill
Come out and help support the Idaho Foodbank's partner, Lifeline Pantry, in Orofino, ID. With the year we all have had and now the families impacted by the area fires, this is a great way to give back and help the community while sharing a great time with your rock and roll family. The annual Pecktoberfest is a halloween party, concert and all around good time for a good cause. Admission is $10 and a can of food.
20289 Big Canyon Rd
Peck, ID 83545
Closing the Hunger Gap
Sponsored by:Alliance Title
Closing the Hunger Gap is Alliance Title's annual food and fund drive for The Idaho Foodbank. Their participating branches build canstructures and the public gets to vote!
Cans for Cups
Sponsored by:Alliance Title
Support the ‘Closing the Hunger Gap’ food drive campaign! Bring in a canned good or nonperishable food item for $1 off your drink!
404 E Parkcenter Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83706
Feed the Need
Sponsored by:Idaho Foodbank North Central Branch
idahofoodbank.org
The holiday season will be upon us before we know it. For many of us, it’s a season of joy, thankfulness and giving. But for our neighbors, many of them still out of work, who suffer from food insecurity, it can be a season of stress and worry. There are several contributing factors, from school-age kids being out on break to friends and relatives visiting over the holidays. Regardless of the reasons, the demand for food assistance over the holidays increases significantly. Hence, the Feed the Need campaign in October. Please join The Idaho Foodbank in this food and fund drive benefiting our partner agencies in the five-county region of North Central Idaho, consisting of Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce counties.
Did you know, due to the power of our network, The Idaho Foodbank can provide five meals for each $1.00 donated? Every single donation has a big impact as The Idaho Foodbank works towards our vision of a hunger-free Idaho. Point-of-sale donation requests are a fantastic way to support the Feed the Need campaign. It is important to note that food collected in communities outside Lewiston will be donated to our partner agencies in that area. For example, food collected in Orofino will go to our partner agency in Orofino. Funds collected will go to The Idaho Foodbank to support the programs we administer throughout North Central Idaho. Those include Backpack, Cooking Matters, Mobile Pantry, School Pantry and Senior Nutrition.
We sincerely hope you will partner with The Idaho Foodbank in October to Feed the Need this holiday season!
Holiday Food Fight
Sponsored by:Pocatello Branch of the Idaho Foodbank
Since we are in need of some very specific food items for our Bannock County Thanksgiving food box distribution, we have tried to come up with a creative way to help gather these foods. We are reaching out to local businesses to see if they would be interested in participating in a “Holiday Food Fight”. This event is designed to collect all of the dry goods needed to fill 1000 Thanksgiving food boxes that will be distributed to Bannock County residence in need. We will be working with multiple businesses throughout the community asking them to participate in our challenge by contributing 1000 cans of a specifically chosen food item. This will be a contest where each business will gain points for each item collected and bonus points for additional collected funds and turkeys. There will also be bonus points for whoever completes their challenge first. The winning business will be provided with lunch sponsored by the Pizza Pie Café as well as additional fun snacks delivered to your office, and of course, a trophy.
Osborne's Community Food Drive
Sponsored by:Osborne's Cleaning & Restoration
Osborne's Cleaning & Restoration has been serving the LC Valley area for over 45 years and is dedicated to the community. Donate food between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30 and get a 20% discount on carpet or window cleaning.
1140 15th St.
Clarkston, WA 99403
Back to School Virtual Telethon with The Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank/ Better Nonprofits
Join us for a unique day full of entertainment on Thursday, September 10th by tuning in to the Back to School Virtual Telethon with The Idaho Foodbank. The day includes eight hours of entertainment from 9AM to 5PM MDT, provided by people appearing virtually, from wherever they happen to be. In between entertainers of all kinds, we will provide information about our Backpack and School Pantry programs, including how viewers can help us feed Idaho children. Talent ranges from local, familiar faces such as longtime radio personality Kate McGwire and blues musician Dave Wilson, to cooking humorist Pat Mac. A variety of national talents will also be appearing as surprise guests.
Contributions made during the telethon will have double the impact thanks to a generous offer from Optum Idaho to match all gifts up to $10,000 dollars. The entire event will be streamed live to the internet via Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. Find more information and choose your favorite way to view the event by visiting www.backtoschooltelethon.com
Whether you’ll be watching all day or viewing in-between meetings, we’re excited to bring this first-time event to you!
Summer Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank is partnering up with Big Al’s for the 4th Annual Summer Empty Bowls, Sunday July 19th (National Ice Cream Day) from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
This community event held at The Village in Meridian helps raise necessary funds for the 179,000 families and children The Idaho Foodbank serves monthly. Your $10 purchase of a handcrafted bowl will provide 50 meals to the 1 in 8 Idahoans who struggle with hunger.
Our goal is to raise enough for 12,000 meals in July. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream and sprinkles provided by Big Al’s.
The Village in Meridian is at 1900 N Eagle Road, Meridian (outdoor patio).
1900 N Eagle Rd
Meridian, Idaho 83646
Grove I Do
Sponsored by:The Grove Hotel
Did you hear that we’re hosting FREE wedding ceremonies on our Terrace for 10 couples who have been affected by COVID-19? No catch. Totally free for 10 selected couples. Submissions can be a video or photo + ‘meet us’ essay. We would LOVE to hear your story.
Each two-hour, private ceremony includes:
- complimentary understated decor
- wedding arch
- seating for up to 50 guests
- professional wedding photographer
- courtesy set up, tear down, and cleaning
- complimentary room at The Grove Hotel on wedding night
- each wedding package is valued at $4,500
In lieu of payment, couples and wedding guests are asked to bring canned food donations, which will be donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
245 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702