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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
KIDK Channel 3
Sponsored by:KIDK Channel 3
KIDK Channel 3 is holding a promotion where they will give away a $200 Albertsons gift certificate to a family in need. Working with our food pantries in the above communities, they will identify the family that will be featured on the news. The announcements will be made by Todd Kunz every Monday evening on the news.
Boise Blues Festival
Sponsored by:The Boise Blues Society
The Boise Blues Society presents the annual Boise Blues Festival. This year they're celebrating 25 years of bringing blues to Boise. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever with the best lineup of popular blues artists they've ever assembled! The 2017 festival includes the return of 3 of our most crowd-pleasing touring musicians of recent years, 2 of Boise's most popular local blues bands, and an 85-year-old Mississippi icon who's been playing and singing the blues for more than 70 years.
In addition to bringing great music, the Boise Blues Society will also be donating a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales to The Idaho Foodbank to help feed Idahoans struggling with hunger this summer.
This year's festival is going to be in a new location at Eagle's Reid Merrill Park (near Hilton Garden Inn) on Sunday, July 16th. Music will be playing from 1-9PM, and the gates open at 12PM. This is a great event for the whole family. There will be lots of food and drink onsite, plenty of free parking a short walk away, and an intimate lakefront setting on the Greenbelt.
Advance tickets are $25 at http://bbf2017.eventbrite.com/, and will be $30 at the gate. Children 12 and under are admitted free, and there is a playground at the park next to the stage.
Annual Dog Wash
Sponsored by:Broadway Veterinary Hospital
7th Annual Community Dog Wash Fundraiser event benefiting The Idaho Foodbank and Fuzzy Paws. $10.00 is the suggested donation for full dog wash service by Veterinarian technicians at Broadway Veterinary Hospital (voted Best in Boise Weekly in 2015 and 2016). Broadway Vet will match ALL donations!
*All dogs must be on a leash. Please, no aggressive dogs*
Located in back of Broadway Veterinary Hospital
Call with questions (208) 344-5592
Tater Dash Mud Run
Sponsored by:Twin Oaks Farms
Twin Oaks Farms in Eagle Idaho presents the 4th annual TATER DASH MUD RUN, an event of epic
proportions, deemed as the best mud run in Idaho and the Northwest. Locally owned , constructed,
and operated, THE TATER DASH MUD RUN is a 5.2 mile obstacle course on 180 acres of prime farmland featuring more mud, more obstacles, and more fun!
Through agritourism Twin Oaks Farms generates the necessary income to sustain the farm, preserve
its natural wildlife refuge, unite community and benefit charities. With this vision the TATER DASH
MUD RUN was created. This year’s a percent of the registration fees will go to The Idaho Foodbank our charity of choice. Please bring a donation of non perishable food or a cash donation to the event.
**Note: Confirming amount of percent and if parking donation still valid this year.
Your small $5.00 donation for parking will help feed 20 Idahoans. Every
dollar is 4 meals. So, your $5.00 donation for parking will provide the food for 20 meals.
High Desert Harley Helps!
Sponsored by:High Desert Harley-Davidson
In conjunction with High Desert Harley-Davidson's Rats, Rods & Rock n' Roll Rumble Car Show, they are collecting funds for the Idaho Food Bank.
In addition, non-perishable food donations will also be accepted at High Desert Harley-Davidson anytime July 1-July 31, 2017 at the front desk.
Desert Eagles Open House and Paintball Shoot
Sponsored by:Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club
This is the annual Open House for the Desert Eagles model airplane club. This year, for the first time we will have paintball equipment which may be used (for donation) to shoot at special ruggedized RC model targets that will be flown by club members, past the firing line. Also will be demonstration flying by our own members of RC helicopters, gliders, aerobatic models, large gas models, and electric models of all types. "Buddy Box" setups will be available for interested newcomers to try their hand at flying an RC plane.
Thanksgiving in June
Sponsored by:City of Trees Real Estate
On June 24 and 25 City of Trees Real Estate is celebrating their 4th annual Thanksgiving in June event at Rosauer's in Meridian. The goals is to fill the City of Trees Real Estate moving trucks as many times as possible over the two-day event to raise 5,000 lbs. of food and $5,000 for The Idaho Foodbank. For $10, Rosauer's will offer customers a Fill-A-Bag of pre-selected food contribute to the food drive.
Edward's Greenhouse "Souper" Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse Nursery
Edwards Greenhouse Nursery Annuals sale
Bring in a nonperishable food item for The Idaho Foodbank and receive up to 50% off annuals, vegetables and hanging baskets.
For every food item you bring in, receive 10% off up to 5 items for 50% off purchase OR $5.00 donation and receive 50% off purchase.
(Perennials, nursery stock, succulents, tropical, carnivorous plants, custom pots herbs and vegetable-hanging baskets are excluded form the sale.)
CenturyLink Backpack Buddies Matching Fundraiser
Sponsored by:CenturyLink
CenturyLink Backpack Buddies is matching fundraiser from the Clarke M. Williams Foundation to assist food bank Backpack programs. Go to Centurylink's donation website via the link below Online Donations Link. Choose your donation amount, then scroll down or do a browser search (Control or Command-F) to find "Idaho Foodbank Warehouse". Your donation will be matched!
Tamil New Years Cultural Night
Sponsored by:Boise Tamil Sangam
Tamil New Year is the start of first month of the Tamil Calendar and almost always falls on April 14th. People welcome each other by exchanging words of "Happy New Year". The celebrations are all about feasting, gift-giving, visiting temples an relatives. The day is observe as a family time.
The Boise Tamil Sangam community selected The Idaho Foodbank as their recipient of the evenings events with 25% of the proceeds going to The Idaho Foodbank.
Sponsorship Slabs:
$50 - Vote of Thanks
$100 - Vote of thanks + Brochure
$150 - Vote of thanks + Brochure + Booth at the venue
$250 - Program Sponsor
$500 - All of the above + Banner
(Free entry for a family starting at $100)