Inspiration for the year ahead and your wishlist fulfilled.
Maybe you're deciding whether to stay a happy backyard grower or turn your rows into a business. Maybe there's a seed pod you saved last fall that has you wondering about hybridizing. DahliaCon is for you...
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Clark County Events Center, Ridgefield, WA
Be first in line for the tuber sale
Conference tickets are on sale now. One of the perks for conference attendees is being first in line for the tuber sale.
Get Conference Tickets Get Free Tuber Sale Tickets
First, the treasure hunt.
The DahliaCon tuber sale is free and open to everyone. Bring your must-have list and your tote bag. The Dahlia Marketplace is open all day, full of vendors with everything else you didn't know you needed as a dahlia lover.
If you've ever watched a variety vanish from your cart while the page was still loading, you already know why we made this in person sale. Conference tickets come with a numbered spot at the front of the sale line, held in the order you buy. Check in at 8:30 with your coffee, line up in number order, and you'll walk in first. Public shoppers come in right behind you.
Bring your big dreams and leave with a notebook full of aha moments.
A New Era of Hybridization
Featuring Eugene & Rosie of River's Dahlias and Hailey of River Merle Farm.
Dahlia hybridization is changing, and a new generation of breeders is challenging tradition. Join our panel of experienced ADS judges and cut-flower hybridizers as they explore the shifting priorities, evolving standards, and fresh perspectives shaping the future of dahlias. What makes a great dahlia... and who gets to decide?
The Hidden Life of Dahlias: The Science Behind Better Propagation & Growth
Steve Lloyd of The Dahlia Doctor
Why do two equally healthy cuttings or tubers produce wildly different results? Steve digs into the fascinating science of dahlia growth and propagation, revealing what's happening beneath the surface. Blending scientific research with firsthand growing experience, he'll challenge what you think you know about increasing both blooms & tuber production.
Cultivating Connection: Building an Authentic Audience Through Visual Storytelling
Andrew of Dahlia Mandrew
How do you turn a passion for dahlias into a following of half a million? Join The Dahlia Mandrew as he shares how authentic storytelling and captivating visuals helped his front-yard dahlia project reach audiences around the world. Learn how to create content that connects, inspires, and builds a loyal community.
Beyond the Backyard: Building a Sustainable Dahlia Farm
Galena Berkompas of Micro Flower Farm and Emily Fontes of Idlewild Blooms
Two farms, two different approaches, and two profitable dahlia businesses built from the ground up! Join Emily and Galena as they share how they turned backyard gardens into sustainable farms that work with their life and goals. From rapid expansion to intentional growth and brand storytelling, they'll share what worked, what didn't, and the valuable business tips they've learned and implemented along the way!
All the extras you need to make 2027 your best year ever
Featuring: Willowrock Acres, Blooms by Rose, Chenaie Farms, River's Dahlias and more! The Dahlia Marketplace is your dream expo of vendors who sell everything a dahlia lover would be obsessed with. We're looking for more vendors... if you make, grow, or sell something dahlia people would love, we'd like to hear from you.
Want a table in the Dahlia Marketplace?
I'm Interested in Vending- All four afternoon sessions
- Evening roundtables + meet & greet
- BONUS: Your numbered spot at the front of the sale line
- BONUS: DahliaCon Swag Bag
- BONUS: How to Grow Dahlias ecourse ($147 value)
- BONUS: Digital Dahlia Documentation ecourse ($97 value)
A few questions you might have
Do I need a farm to come to the conference?
Not at all. Collectors, exhibitors, and backyard growers with big dreams belong here just as much as farmers.
What if I only want to shop?
Grab a free sale ticket and come on in. We'd love to see you. Conference ticket holders go in first, and we may hold the public line for a few minutes at a time so checkout keeps moving and the tuber area stays easy to shop in.
When do I get my line number?
Conference attendees get their line number at check-in, which opens at 8:30 am. It's already saved for you based on when you bought your ticket, so there's no need to arrive early to hold your place. Free public sale tickets do not hold your place in line. The parking gate will open at 7 am for you to enter and line up separately.