Is the Pacific Northwest Peony Society Hosting the 2027 American Peony Society Convention?

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Yes. The Pacific Northwest Peony Society (PNWPS) states on its website that it is "excited to host the 2027 American Peony Society Convention," and notes that this will be the first time the convention takes place in Washington State. The same page says updates will be posted there as they become available, so the host confirmation is clear but the detailed program is not yet published.

What the Society Has Confirmed

Based on the announcement on pnwpeony.org, the following points are stated:

  • PNWPS is hosting the 2027 American Peony Society (APS) Convention.
  • It will be held in Washington State for the first time.
  • Further updates will be posted on the society's website as they become available.

The announcement does not include dates, a venue, registration details, or a schedule. Anyone planning travel or booking accommodations should wait for those updates rather than relying on assumptions.

Where to Watch for Details

The society says updates will appear on its website, so pnwpeony.org is the primary place to check. If you want earlier or more informal signals, the society's events are another channel: its Fall Meeting on 11/7/26 in Puyallup, Washington, includes a "2027 APS Convention Preview" alongside a review of the 2026 APS Convention, lectures, a live auction, and the society's 30th Anniversary celebration. Registration for that meeting is handled through a link on the site.

That preview makes the Fall Meeting useful for anyone who wants convention information before it is formally posted — attendees are likely to hear planning details ahead of or alongside the website updates.

Practical Takeaways

  • If you only want to know whether PNWPS is the host: yes, per the society's own announcement.
  • If you need dates, location, or registration: not yet available; monitor pnwpeony.org.
  • If you want the earliest preview: the 11/7/26 Fall Meeting in Puyallup includes a dedicated 2027 convention preview.

Background on the Society

The Pacific Northwest Peony Society was founded in 1996 by Allan "Al" Rogers, a lifelong peony enthusiast and author of Peonies. It began with growers from Oregon and Washington and now includes commercial growers, landscape professionals, collectors, and home gardeners. Membership is open to everyone, and annual dues are listed at $10 for a two-person household. Rogers died on September 23, 2015, at age 94.