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SUMMARY:89th Annual Southtown Dahlia Show
LOCATION:Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL, 60418
DESCRIPTION:89th Annual Southtown Dahlia Show\n\n09/05/26 10:00 AM CST\n - 09/06/26 04:30 PM CST\Description:\n\n\n\Details:\n\n89th Annual Southtown Dahlia Show\nSat 9/5/2026 - Sun 9/6/2026\nCrestwood Civic Center\n13820 S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL 60418\n\nOpen to the Public Sat 12:30 - 4 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm\n\nExhibitor Set-up Fri 9/4/2026 6 -10 pm, Sat 5 am - 10am\n\nA Truly Enjoyable Experience!\n\nWe encourage all to participate as competitors, view with friends and family, and to photogragh and share the beauty of our incredible Dahlia.Displays! Growers from all over the Midwest will drive their dahlia blooms to Crestwood to compete for prizes and pleasure. Over 600 blooms will be on display with Awards for Largest Dahlia in Show, Most Perfect Dahlia in Show and People's Choice Winner!\n\nThe Crestwood Civic Center is a perfect venue for this Dahlia Flower Show!  Free admission, free and abundant parking, accessible for all visitors. SDC thanks the Village of Crestwood for continuing their support of this wonderful community event. The Crestwood Civic Center is just a few miles from the I-294 127th / Cicero Street Exit. A good selection of safe, reasonably priced overnight accommodations and restaurants are close-by.  \n\nCompetitor Information\n\nBloom "staging" will be Friday 9/4/2026 from 6-10pm, and Saturday 9/5/2026 from 5 am to 10am. Blooms must be "On the Table" by 10am Saturday 9/5/2026. All blooms except vase arrangements must be "disbudded" and presented with at least one set of "true leaves."  SDC provides standard ADS vases and Show Tags, pegs, and oasis. Competitors in Basket categories must provide their own basket which requires a handle, and will be arranged front facing. The show booklet, downloadable on our website.  2026 booklet available in August 2026.\n\nJudging begins at 10 am Saturday 9/5/2026\n\nPlease report to Show Co-Chairs Keith Hill or Sue Fitzgerald to confirm your entry section based on categories as listed in the Show Booklet. Teams of Judges and Clerks are needed to determine winners and to compile results. Clerks do not need any experience. Please jump in!\n\n2026 Southtown Show Timetable\n\n9/4/2026  Friday 3-6pm - members set up for Show - all hands requested\n\n9/4/2026  Friday 6-10pm Exhibitor Bloom staging - let us know if you need help\n\n9/5/2026  Saturday 5 -10am -  Exhibitor Bloom Staging\n\n9/5/2026 Saturday 10am till completed - Judging - Recording \n\n9/5/2026  Saturday 12:30pm - Exhibitor and Volunteer Lunch provided by SDC\n\n9/5/2026  Saturday 12:30pm- 4:30pm - Open to the Public\n\n9/6/2026  Sunday 10am to 4pm - Open to the Public, Members will host visitors as they arrive\n\n9/6/2026  Sunday 4-6pm - Members  disassemble Show - blooms available for helpers\n\nIf you have a Dahlia in bloom by Saturday 9/5/2026 you can enter!\n\nShow sections are constructed to "level the playing field." Those who have exhibited for three years or less compete in the "Novice" category with others of similar experience.  SDC members will show you how! Contact us at SouthtownDahliaClub1@gmail.com to get more information. \n\n\nFollow us on Facebook for event notices\n\n\Location:\nCrestwood Civic Center\n13820 S. Cicero Ave\nCrestwood, IL 60418
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<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE1_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:#0000FF"><strong>89th Annual Southtown Dahlia Show</strong></span></span><br />
<strong>Sat 9/5/2026 - Sun 9/6/2026<br />
Crestwood Civic Center<br />
13820 S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL 60418</strong></p>

<p>Open to the Public Sat 12:30 - 4 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm</p>

<p>Exhibitor Set-up Fri 9/4/2026 6 -10 pm, Sat 5 am - 10am</p>

<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE2_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading"><strong><span style="font-size:14px">A Truly Enjoyable Experience!</span></strong></p>

<p>We encourage all to participate as competitors, view with friends and family, and to photogragh and share the beauty of our incredible Dahlia.Displays! Growers from all over the Midwest will drive their dahlia blooms to Crestwood to compete for prizes and pleasure. Over 600 blooms will be on display with Awards for Largest Dahlia in Show, Most Perfect Dahlia in Show and People's Choice Winner!</p>

<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE3_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading">The <strong>Crestwood Civic Center</strong>&nbsp;is a perfect venue for this Dahlia Flower Show! &nbsp;Free admission, free and abundant parking, accessible for all visitors. SDC thanks the Village of Crestwood for continuing their support of this wonderful community event. The Crestwood Civic Center is just a few miles from the I-294 127th / Cicero Street Exit. A good selection of safe, reasonably priced overnight accommodations and restaurants are close-by. &nbsp;</p>

<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE4_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Competitor Information</strong></span></p>

<p>Bloom &quot;staging&quot; will be Friday 9/4/2026 from 6-10pm, and Saturday 9/5/2026 from 5 am to 10am. Blooms must be &quot;On the Table&quot; by 10am Saturday 9/5/2026. All blooms except vase arrangements must be &quot;disbudded&quot; and presented with at least one set of &quot;true leaves.&quot; &nbsp;SDC provides standard ADS vases and Show Tags, pegs, and oasis. Competitors in Basket categories must provide their own basket which requires a handle, and will be arranged front facing. The show booklet, <a href="https://southtowndahliaclub.com/dahlia-show-1">downloadable on our website</a>.&nbsp; 2026 booklet available in August 2026.</p>

<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE5_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Judging begins at 10 am Saturday 9/5/2026</strong></span></p>

<p>Please report to Show Co-Chairs Keith Hill or Sue Fitzgerald to confirm your entry section based on categories as listed in the Show Booklet. Teams of Judges and Clerks are needed to determine winners and to compile results. Clerks do not need any experience. Please jump in!</p>

<p aria-level="4" data-aid="CONTENT_HEADLINE6_RENDERED" data-font-scaled="true" data-typography="HeadingGamma" data-ux="ContentHeading" role="heading"><strong><span style="font-size:14px">2026 Southtown Show Timetable</span></strong></p>

<p>9/4/2026 &nbsp;Friday 3-6pm - members set up for Show - all hands requested</p>

<p>9/4/2026 &nbsp;Friday 6-10pm Exhibitor Bloom staging - let us know if you need help</p>

<p>9/5/2026 &nbsp;Saturday 5 -10am - &nbsp;Exhibitor Bloom Staging</p>

<p>9/5/2026 Saturday 10am till completed - Judging - Recording&nbsp;</p>

<p>9/5/2026 &nbsp;Saturday 12:30pm - Exhibitor and Volunteer Lunch provided by SDC</p>

<p>9/5/2026 &nbsp;Saturday 12:30pm- 4:30pm - Open to the Public</p>

<p>9/6/2026 &nbsp;Sunday 10am to 4pm - Open to the Public, Members will host visitors as they arrive</p>

<p>9/6/2026 &nbsp;Sunday 4-6pm - Members &nbsp;disassemble Show - blooms available for helpers</p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>If you have a Dahlia in bloom by Saturday 9/5/2026 you can enter!</strong></span></p>

<p>Show sections are constructed to &quot;level the playing field.&quot; Those who have exhibited for three years or less compete in the &quot;Novice&quot; category with others of similar experience. &nbsp;SDC members will show you how! Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:SouthtownDahliaClub1@gmail.com" target="_blank">SouthtownDahliaClub1@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;to get more information.&nbsp;</p>

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<br />Location:<br />Crestwood Civic Center<br />13820 S. Cicero Ave<br />Crestwood, IL 60418
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