Look like a pro at the 2026 Dahlia Shows! Staging & New Judges Training.

Come mingle with other growers looking to up their game in the September ADS shows.  Our Senior Judges will likely split the attendees into novice and advanced growers to discuss characteristics of a great show bloom, what ADS Judges have been trained to look for, and how to stage and enter blooms properly.

Even if you don't intend to become an ADS accredited judge in the near future, this session will help you understand and identify superior blooms in your garden.

We will discuss the 2026 Southern States show book rules and offer some hints on everything from: cutting your bloom in the garden, how to safely transport your blooms to the show, staging both single entries and multiple blooms, filling out show tags, and tips on enhancing the appearance of your entry for the judges.