2025 Rose Show: “A Rainbow of Roses”

“A Rainbow of Roses” will be held on Saturday May 17, 2025 at the Albuquerque Garden Center.  Anyone can enter! Membership in the Albuquerque Rose Society is not required.  There are three divisions:  Horticulture, Arrangements, and Photography. Entries will be accepted on Saturday, May 17 from 7:30 AM until 10:00 AM. The show will be open to the public from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Please review the rules prior to the show! You can find the rules and helpful videos at this link: https://www.albuquerquerose.com/virtual-exhibition/

New Mexico Dahlia Festival 2024 Awards

Dahlias of Yesterday and Today

Best of Show Dahlia Kelsey Annie Joy by Edith Iwan

Best AA Dahlia KA’s Khaleese by Diane Kolb 

Best A Dahlia Holly Hill Red Funhouse   by Edith Iwan

Best B Dahlia Cafe Au Lait by Kelly Barrows

Best BB Dahlia Clearview Neta by Amy Matteucci

Best Miniature Dahlia Hurlin’s Carnival by Edith Iwan

Best Ball Dahlia Cornel by Howard McCall

Best Miniature Ball Dahlia Holly Hill Miss White by Dorothy Duff

Best Pompom Dahlia Ginger Willow by Edith Iwan

Best Stellar Dahlia River’s Crystal by Dorothy Duff

Best Waterlily Dahlia Sandia Nocturne by Diane Kolb

Best Novelty Double Dahlia Valley Porcupine by Diane Kolb

Best Peony Dahlia Lake Hills Creamsicle by Edith Iwan

Best Anemone Dahlia Sandia Brocade by Edith Iwan

Best Novelty Open Dahlia U2 Ania by Diane Kolb

Best Collarette Dahlia Kelsey Anne Joy by Edith Iwan

Best Orchid or Orchette Dahlia  Rae Ann’s Gemini by Diane Kolb

Best Seedling Seedling-unnamed by Howard McCall

Best 3 of a kind Dahlias Western Spanish Dancer by Howard McCall

Best 5 of a kind Dahlias Blizzard by Kelly Barrows

Best of Show Design Class 3, Italy - features fresh dahlias by Debi Harrington

Class 1. Mexico – line mass 3rd place, yellow ribbon by Candy Scott

Class 2. Spain – incorporating water 1st place, blue ribbon by Julie Moss

2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Trudie Meyes

Class 3. Italy – fresh dahlias 1st place, blue ribbon by Debi Harrington 2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

Class 4. England – 1 single dahlia 1st place, blue ribbon by Trudie Meyes

2nd place, red ribbon by Maureen Carson

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Julie Moss

Class 5. Germany – parallel design 1st place, blue ribbon by Julie Moss

2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

Class 6. France – line using dahlias 2nd place, red ribbon by Diane Kolb

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Candy Scott

People’s Choice for Best Dahlia Ketchup & Mustard by Howard McCall

People’s Choice for Best Floral Design France. Arrangement with water by Julie Moss

People’s Choice for Best Photography Dahlia with animal or bug (Praying Mantis) by Edith Iwan

People found out about the Dahlia Festival from: family & friends, State Fair Flower building, media: paper and internet, marque & garden club, previous visits to the dahlia show.

2024 Dahlia Festival

Anyone interested in bringing dahlias, photos, or floral designs is welcome.  You do not have to be a member to enjoy the fun of our Dahlia Festival.  Read through the downloadable schedule for the types of things you can bring.

Schedule 2024 DAHLIA FESTIVAL.8-29.pdf

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