The 54th Annual Dahlia Show of the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society is free and open to the general public from 1 to 5 PM on Saturday, September 14 and from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday, September 15. Top dahlia growers in the mid-west will compete for recognition and cash prizes in dozens of categories. Hundreds of spectacular blooms of all types of dahlias as well as floral arrangements highlighting dahlias will be on display for both days. Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite arrangement. The show is being held at the Marysville YMCA, 1150 Charles Lane, Marysville OH 43040. [wpgmza id=”1″]
Both members and non-members of the GCDS are welcome to enter their blooms.
A special challenge class for the Parkland Rave dahlia will be established for the Show. It will include only entries specifically designated for the challenge and exhibitors may have multiple entries. The prize will be $100.
A special award of $125 will be offered for the best Zorro in honor of Wilbur Seipel. It is not a separate class; the best Zorro will be selected from among all Zorros entered in the Show.
A special award (not special class) for the best Marcella Louise of $200 will be sponsored by Jim Chuey. Jim will also sponsor a special award (not a special class) of $200 for the best Carl.
A special award (not a special class) for the best Brookstone J Cooley of $25 will be sponsored by Larry Moore.
See the Show Booklet below for more information.