CCDS Events 2026

Major Events

 Online Dahlia Tuber Sale: 

Members Early Access

 April 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Public Sale

 April 12 – April 17, 2026

Our annual online tuber sale features a curated selection of dahlias grown by CCDS members and specialty growers. Members receive early access before the sale opens to the public.

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 Spring Tuber Sale In-Person Pick-Up Option

 Toronto Botanical Gardens
  April 26, 2026
 Time 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Learn about dahlias and purchase unique tuber varieties for your garden.

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 Spring Tuber Sale

 Toronto Botanical Gardens
  May 26, 2026
 Time TBD

Learn about dahlias and purchase unique tuber varieties for your garden.

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 CCDS Annual Dahlia Show

 Toronto Botanical Gardens
 September 19–20, 2026

An organized exhibition where growers display, compete, and showcase specialized dahlias judged perfection, including symmetry, proper center formation (not "blown"), colour, size, etc.

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 CCDS Annual Banquet

 Meadowbrook Golf Club
 Saturday, November 21, 2026
 12:00 PM

Join fellow members for our annual awards celebration and end-of-season gathering.

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 Member Meetings – 2026

Date	Speaker / Topic
January 29	Lori Peplinskie — Strong Starts, Stunning Blooms: How to Grow Better Chrysanthemums Murray Thompson — Dahlias Between Seasons
February 28	David Gillam — Growing and Showing Dahlias
March 26	Mim — Presentation & Q&A
April 30	Kim Magee — Growing Dahlias in Pots
May 28	TBD
June 24	TBD
July	No Meeting
August 27	TBD
September	No Meeting
October 29	TBD
November	No Meeting
December	No Meeting