Seaside Dahlia Show
We are showing off our roots as well as our blooms! In 1909, the dahlia was adopted as Seaside’s flower due to its phenomenal beauty and ease of growth in this region. From this, the Seaside Dahlia Show was born! In 1913, the Children’s Dahlia Parade was added to the festivities and continued annually through 1963. The Seaside Museum is honored (and excited) to revive this historical tradition for the enrichment of our community.
This show is strictly for fun, community engagement, and local history. Bouquets and single stem flowers available for purchase will benefit the Butterfield Garden at the Seaside Museum.
Bloom Drop Off: Friday, 8/21 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dahlia Show: Saturday, 8/22 noon - 4:00 pm
Ribbons: Saturday, 8/22 4:15 pm
Enter to win a dahlia plant and care products generously donated by Dennis’ 7 Dee’s!
Tickets are $1.00 each. Online purchases, 5 ticket minimum. For smaller quantities, please visit the museum.
The raffle winner will receive the following:
Captain Jack’s Bug & Slug Killer (1 - 1.5 lb container)
E.B. Stone Organics Bone Meal (1 - 4 lb bag)
Dahlia Dalaya Apricot+Red Eye (1 plant)
Dahlia hybrida is a compact, green-leafed dahlia. Bred by Selecta One, this upright variety produces striking apricot-orange flowers accented by a contrasting dark red center ("red eye") all season long.
Raffle drawing will take place after the awards ceremony following the Dahlia Show.
The winner does not have to be present to win, but all items must be picked up from the museum on 8/22 by 5:00 pm or have arrangements to be picked up the following week.
Place your order now and we will contact you in the spring to let you know final availability. Order now for best selection, orders will be processed in the order they were received.
Tubers are $5 each. This is a fundraiser for the Butterfield Garden at the Seaside Museum.
In the spring, tubers can be picked up at the museum or shipped USPS. Shipping cost will be added to your total.
Images and descriptions can be found in the form, click the button to submit your order!