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CDS Judges Training, Cashiers, NC

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • The Village Green Pavilion (Picnic area)

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CDS Judges Training

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:  Village Green - Pavilion at Kara Leigh Pulley Park, Cashiers, NC [entrance across from Spinx Gas Station on Hwy 64]
Lunch: Drinks & snacks will be provided, bring your own bag lunch

Important Note – Please Read Carefully

This training is specifically for Carolinas Dahlia Society and American Dahlia Society members who are:

• Currently working toward becoming ADS-accredited judges

• Intending to clerk or judge at the CDS Dahlia Show in Cashiers this September

This event is not open to the public. It is a focused, working session geared toward preparing for our upcoming ADS-sanctioned show. You must be a Dahlia Society member in the southeast.

Event Overview

Join us for a structured, hands-on training led by ADS Sr. Judges and experienced growers. This session will cover:

• American Dahlia Society judging standards and classification overview

• Identifying show-quality blooms

• Proper staging and presentation techniques for competition

Time permitting there will be a chance to score a seedling in a nearby garden.

Please bring your ADS Classification Book if you have one—we will be identifying and evaluating using information from that book.  

Before attending become familiar with your ADS Classification book. If you do not have one, you can order one from the American Dahlia Society. It is highly valuable if you plan on becoming a judge.

If you would like, you are welcome to attend Buddy Dean’s Seedling garden after training at the Pavilion. This is primarily for ADS Senior or Accredited Judges and may be too advanced for a clerk or candidate judge. This training is similar to a trial garden setting.  Please note that because of a recent dog attack on Buddy's street, he requests you leave your dogs at home or leave them in your car the entire time you are on his property.

We look forward to a productive and engaging day as we prepare for a successful September show!


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