This year's national show is being hosted by Central States Dahlia Society.

Head to their website if you want to receive show updates.

I requested if they could start updating the website with the challenge sections they know as of now. The webmaster said she would.

Here is what (believe) to know so far. Please don't be upset if I get any of this wrong.

Carl
Kelvin Floodlight
Carmella Staas
Jody Meggos
10 bloom
7 bloom
5 bloom B size all different cultivars
New Intro
Best Midwest origination Bloom
Best Midwest 3 bloom origination
Best Canadian intro
Junior Section (16 & Under)
Also, challenge class blooms will be judged by class first and then moved to the challenge table to be judged again. (Again, I'm not sure on the accuracy of this. I think I understood it)
An amazing photography section.
Photos will need to be matted. Apparently they have a gallery to display photos.

Note to those on the West Coast, the Midwest stage at the venue. They use green show vases and they are provided. I suppose if you have your own approved vessels, you can stage ahead of time.

If anyone wants to sponsor a bloom for the show, please contact CSDS president asap.

Follow the link below to sign up for accurate information as it becomes available.

https://www.centralstatesdahliasociety.com/2025