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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
Joe Hall Ford's Annual Cereal and Peanut Butter Drive
Sponsored by:Joe Hall Ford
Volunteers from Joe Hall Ford and other local businesses will spend the day outside the Rosauer's entrance accepting donations from shoppers of cereal and peanut butter. In the last five years to date, they have collected over 9,000 boxes of cereal and over 4,000 pounds of peanut butter. The event is part of the Focus on Child Hunger that is held annually throughout the Northwest by local Ford dealerships.
332 Thain Rd.
Lewiston, ID 83501
MOO Bucks
Sponsored by:Albertsons
People can donate “Moo Bucks” at Albertsons checkouts June 1-15. While it’s easy for people to donate canned and dry goods, fresh milk is much harder to donate because it’s perishable. Thus, even though food pantries report milk is one of the most requested items, it’s difficult for them to meet the demand. A donation to Moo Bucks help The Idaho Foodbank purchase and distribute dairy foods to clients and give them vouchers to redeem for milk.
Thanksgiving in June
Sponsored by:City of Trees Real Estate
The Idaho Foodbank receives most of its food donations during the holiday season. City of Trees knew that this was where they could help. To shed light on this issue, City of Trees Real Estate committed to creating an event the entire community could rally around, and thus, "Thanksgiving in June" was born. The goal is to fill the City of Trees Real Estate moving truck as many times as possible over a two-day event, but also throughout the entire month of June.
Scheduled Events:
• June 3rd or 4th - City of Trees Real Estate Team Volunteering at The Idaho Foodbank
• June 15th - Big Jud’s - $1 per burger donated
• June 13th - COTRE Happy Hour – collecting donations
• June 29th + 30th - Fred Meyer’s Grocery Store Booth -- (Linder and Glenwood)
A link to make a cash donation to Thankgiving in June is listed below.
Red Nose Day, the campaign to end child poverty
Sponsored by:Red Nose Day Fund / Feeding America
You can buy a Red Nose at any Walgreens for $2, and the money goes to the Red Nose Day Fund to end child poverty. Last year, the Red Nose Day Fund awarded The Idaho Foodbank $10,000 to support our Backpack and School Pantry programs!
Stamp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:National Association of Letter Carriers
The second Saturday in May is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. So it is appropriately named Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day. How is it possible? It occurs in more than 10,000 cities and towns, and the food is collected by those men and women carrying our mail across the country. As they deliver to postal customers, those customers get to do their part by filling their mailbag with non-perishable food donations.
Over the last 27 years, one billion pounds of food has been delivered by this drive which is sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers. The letter carriers representing the NALC receive help from rural letter carriers, other postal employees and other volunteers. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has received a number of accolades over the years, including two Presidential Certificates of Achievement.
Twin County United Way "Day of Caring"
Sponsored by:Twin County United Way
This event happens all over the valley. IFB will have 20 volunteers from TriState Memorial Hospital and HomeStreet Bank. They will assist us in cleaning the warehouse in preparation for our AIB Audit.
Clearwater Cares
Sponsored by:Clearwater Paper Corp
Internal event at Clearwater Paper, handled completely by Dan Mauer, Sr.
803 Mill Road
Lewiston, idaho 83501
Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart and Feeding America
People can participate in two ways. First, every purchase of participating products (at Idaho stores, or online delivered to Idaho addresses) will contribute 10 cents to the program. Second, all Walmart customers can donate at the register when they check out, either at a store or online. All Fight Hunger, Spark Change funds raised in Idaho will go to The Idaho Foodbank.
Fight Hunger/Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart, Sams Club and Feeding America
One in eight Americans may not know where to find their next meal. Join Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America in helping make a difference in the lives of people facing hunger.
Donate online or donate by visiting a Walmart or Sams Club in Idaho
Meriwether Cider Promotion
Sponsored by:Meriwether Cider
From April until the end of June, Meriwether Cider will be donating 10% of highlighted bottles of cider, $4 per sale for each "Cider for a Friend" purchase, $1 per sale of any Kick the Keg Cider, and $1 per sale of IFB's suggested cider blend.
The launch date is April 2, and during the launch 10% of all Meriwether Cider product sales (draft or bottle) will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Additionally, 10% of sales of highlighted bottle flights will also be donated to IFB.
224 N 9th St
Boise, ID 83702