How to Attend Minnesota Dahlia Society Meetings and Events

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The Minnesota Dahlia Society (MDS) is a community of dahlia enthusiasts who share growing tips and sponsor a tuber sale each spring. To attend its meetings and events, start on the society's Calendar page, which lists details for general meetings and special events. Events are open to dahlia lovers who want to learn best practices for growing these flowers, meet local growers, and learn first-hand from them.

What the Society Offers

MDS describes itself as "sharing the joy of growing and showing dahlias." Its activities fall into a few recurring categories:

  • General meetings — regular gatherings where members and guests connect and exchange growing knowledge.
  • Special events — seasonal activities announced on the Calendar page and in news posts.
  • Shows — the society lists a 2026 Fall Show and a 2026 State Fair Show Schedule among its recent posts.
  • Social gatherings — an annual potluck picnic and plant swap, plus a garden tour and picnic.

How to Find and Attend an Event

  1. Check the Calendar page. The site states that details about general meetings and special events are found there. This is the authoritative place to confirm dates and locations before planning to attend.
  2. Review recent news posts. The homepage highlights items such as the October 5th Meeting, the 2026 Fall Show, the 2026 State Fair Show Schedule, the MDS Garden Tour & Picnic, and the May Meeting/Tuber Sale. These posts give a sense of the yearly rhythm of activities.
  3. Show up and introduce yourself. The welcome message invites dahlia lovers to "join us at one of our events or meetings" to meet other enthusiasts and learn from local growers.
  4. Consider joining. The site offers a "JOIN NOW" / "JOIN MDS" path for those who want to become part of the community. Membership details and any costs are handled on that page; the site does not state terms here, so check the join page directly.

What to Expect

Activity What happens Who it suits
General meetings Details on the Calendar page; a chance to meet fellow growers Anyone curious about dahlias
Fall Show and State Fair Show Show schedules posted as news items Growers interested in showing flowers
Potluck picnic and plant swap Annual social event with plants to swap Members and guests who enjoy hands-on sharing
Garden tour and picnic Visit gardens and socialize Those wanting to see growing practices in person
Spring tuber sale Seasonal sale tied to a May meeting Growers sourcing tubers

Common Questions

Do I need to be a member to attend? The site's welcome invites dahlia lovers to attend events and meetings, and separately offers a join option. It does not state a membership requirement for attendance, so confirm with the society through its site before a first visit.

Where are meetings held? The homepage does not list locations; the Calendar page is the place to check.

Is there a cost? The site does not publish event pricing in the material available. Check the Calendar page or the join page for any fees.

For the most current dates, start with the Calendar page and the recent news posts on minnesotadahliasociety.org.