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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
Scouting for Food - Southwest Idaho
Sponsored by:Mountain West Council of Scouting America
Scouting for Food, hosted by Scouting America, is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up food from designated neighborhoods. If you find a door hanger at your house on November 1st, you can leave a donation outside your front door for the Scouts to pick up on November 8th. If you don't receive a door hanger, you can still donate at one of the drop-off sites listed below.
Whatever You CAN Give - Bannock County Food Drive
Sponsored by:Bannock County Employee Association
Community members across Bannock County will have a chance throughout November to drop off non-perishable food items at many of the county facilities, with all donations being provided to The Idaho Foodbank! The county will have food drive barrels at the Courthouse, The Village, Planning & Development, and the Sheriff's, Assessor's, Events Complex, Road & Bridge, and Fort Hall Mine Landfill Offices.
All donations go to support our neighbors in need across the region, so come show your support by dropping off some food!
A Night of Music and Community
Sponsored by:Idaho Fine Arts Academy students & Treefort Music Hall
Idaho Fine Arts students present A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE IDAHO FOODBANK, in partnership with Duck Club and Treefort Music Hall. Join us for a night of music and community support with performances from The Traveler and jdhix.
Admission: non-perishable food items and/or a cash donation to The Idaho Foodbank.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. All ages welcome.
722 W Broad St
Boise, ID 83702
Cranksgiving - Pocatello
Sponsored by:Barrie's Ski and Sports
It’s that turkey time of the year - come join Barrie’s Ski & Sports for their annual Cranksgiving event in Pocatello! To meet the increased need for assistance in Bannock county, we are asking for your support to help us gather turkeys to be distributed at the Bannock County Thanksgiving food distribution. Turkeys and monetary donations can be dropped off at Barrie’s Ski & Sports or The Idaho Foodbank. All donations will need to be made by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 21st.
Want to continue the fun? Grab your bike and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 22nd as we peddle the remaining precious proteins to the Foodbank warehouse!
For more information you can contact the Pocatello branch of The Idaho Foodbank at 208-233-8811.
624 Yellowstone Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Give the Cops a Bird
Sponsored by:Pocatello Police Department
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the Idaho Foodbank to help feed our neighbors in our community this holiday season. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through noon on Friday, November 21st at the Pocatello Police Department.
If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it’s for Give the Cops a Bird.
Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Albertsons Feed Joy
Sponsored by:Albertsons
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Dessert & Donate
Sponsored by:The Avery & Tiner's Alley
At The Avery and Tiner’s Alley, food is how we show love, and we believe everyone deserves to be fed.
From today through next Friday, half of all dessert sales from both of our restaurants will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank and The Avery Hotel will then match every dollar raised to increase impact.
If you can make it in for dessert this week, you’ll be helping us feed our community, and we’d love to see you.
1010 W Main St
Boise, ID 83702
TJX Help Stop Hunger
Sponsored by:TJX Stores
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The Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
Every year, CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year, they're partnering with KBOI Radio 670 AM, Albertsons, Les Schwab, and Two Men and a Truck to collect food for The Idaho Foodbank! Food donations can be dropped off at collection locations from October 27th - November 13th. On the morning of November 14th, a parade of Les Schwab trucks will come to The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian to unload the food collected throughout the drive.
Scare Away Hunger
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank-Eastern
The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello is hosting Scare Away Hunger on October 25th with four, 1-hour sessions, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This volunteer opportunity is open to families with children as young as four years old. Costumes are encouraged but not required (adults too).
You can expect treats, laughter, meeting new friends, and leaving feeling good knowing you helped your community. Please contact Shaela Schenk at sschenk@idahofoodbank.org if you'd like to sign up your family for this hauntingly good time.
555 South 1st Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83204