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The Northwest Fuchsia Society (NWFS) website publishes a calendar of fuchsia-related events and plant sales on its "Important Dates" page, covering spring sales hosted by regional fuchsia societies and the NWFS Show and Sale each September. The listings include dates, times, venues, and contact details, but the site notes that events "may be cancelled without notice," so confirm with the listed contact before traveling.
What the NWFS Events Calendar Covers
The calendar is maintained by NWFS and updated for the current year. It serves two purposes: promoting events hosted by NWFS itself and providing a communication link to member societies, which is part of the organization's stated mission to inform and educate the public in fuchsia culture.
Listings typically include:
- Date and time window
- Venue name and street address
- A contact name, phone number, and sometimes an email or partner website
- Occasional notes on what will be sold (for example, "fuchsias and daylilies")
Spring Plant Sales Listed by Local Societies
The spring season is the busiest part of the calendar, with sales run by individual societies across Washington and Oregon. The following examples come from the NWFS Important Dates page:
| Date | Event | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24–25 | Lake Wilderness Arboretum Spring Plant Sale, 10am–4pm both days | 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA | — |
| May 2 | Eastside Fuchsia Society Sale, 9am–2pm | Bellevue Botanical Garden – Aaron Educational Center, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005 | [email protected] / 360-509-1234 |
| May 2 | Fuchsia Fanciers Spring Sale, 9am–2pm | Centralia Outlet Mall, 1342 Lum Rd, Centralia, WA 98531 | Alisa Eggen, 253-970-3863 |
| May 2–3 | Peninsula Fuchsia Society Sale, Sat 9am–noon / Sun 9am–noon | Clear Creek Community Center, 12641 Clear Creek Rd, Silverdale, WA | Pam 360-377-4194 or Donna 360-536-6230 |
| May 9 | LakeBay Fuchsia Society Sale, 10am–3pm | Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S Vaughn Rd, Vaughn, WA | Dale Skrivanich, 253-225-3027 |
| May 16 | Oregon Fuchsia Society Sale, 9am–2pm (in the parking lot) | Western Seminary, 5511 Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR | 503-246-7920 or 503-235-6029; oregonfuchsiasociety.com |
Two things worth noting from the listings themselves: the Lake Wilderness Arboretum sale is flagged as supporting NWFS and its September Show and Sale, and the Eastside sale explicitly mentions daylilies alongside fuchsias, so not every event is fuchsia-only.
The September Show and Sale
The NWFS Show and Sale takes place each September and is referenced in the calendar as the event that Lake Wilderness Arboretum's spring sale helps support. If you are planning around the show, check the Important Dates page for the confirmed date rather than assuming a fixed weekend, since the calendar is rebuilt each year.
How to Check for Updates or Cancellations
The site carries a standing warning that events may be cancelled without notice, and the calendar is described as being updated for the year. Practical steps:
- Open the "Important Dates" page on nwfuchsiasociety.com and confirm the event still appears.
- Call or email the contact listed with that specific event — contacts are given per sale, not centrally.
- For Oregon Fuchsia Society events, the listing points to oregonfuchsiasociety.com as a secondary source.
Related Pages on the Site
If your interest goes beyond attending sales, the site also hosts a Hardy List (recently expanded with 10 new hardy entries), a species booklet under "Fuchsia Books," a Growers' List, pest and disease information, and event photos. Membership options include joining as a Member-At-Large to receive the Flash newsletter, or joining a nearby local society through the "Societies" page.