Welcome to the Rhode Island Dahlia Society (RIDS)
THE RHODE ISLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY INC
An American Dahlia Society Participating Organization
Promoting the Growing, Showing, and Beauty of the Dahlia
Established in 1964 in North Kingstown, the Rhode Island Dahlia Society (RIDS) was initially comprised of 12 members who enjoyed growing dahlias and wished to spread the word about this beautiful flower.
News:
Membership for the Rhode Island Dahlia Society is now available online
Schedule of Events Next Meeting
North Kingstown Community Center
30 Beach St, North Kingstown, RI 02852 ·
The next meeting of the RIDS will be Sunday April 1, 2025 at 1:30PM
1:30 to 2:15PM The topic for this month is "Ask the Experts". This is an opportunity to learn from experienced growers of how to improve your growing techniques this season.
2:30PM to 3:15 Business Meeting
3:15 to 400 PM Judging Class
Annual Spring Tuber Sales
This year there were two sales. The first was be held Sunday May 4, 2025 at 1:00- 3:30PM. at the North Kingstown Community Center.
A second sale was held on
Saturday May 10, 2025 10am-3pm, at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd,, Bristol, RI 02809
As usual there were an incredible selection of tubers with many that are difficult if not impossible to find on the open market.
Click on the PDF button for basic instructions on how to store your tubers until it is time to plant them outdoors in late May. Join us as a member to learn much more about these remarkable plants.
Dahlia Shows
Show at the Washington County Fair
The 2025 Washington County Fair Dahlia Show will take place August 16, 2025 on Saturday and Sunday August 17, 2025
To see last years 2024 show schedule click the PDF button below. To see the 2024 show results click here
The 59th Annual RIDS Dahlia Show including Artistic Arrangements and Photo Contest
will take place on Saturday 9/6/25 at 3:00 PM -7:00 PM and Sunday 9/7/25 at 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and will be free to the public as a community service. The show will be held this year at the Mt Vernon Lodge #4 1515 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown. The complete show schedule for last year 2024 can be found and printed here. The 2024 show results can be found here
The winners of the 2024 Photo Contest can be seen by clicking on the picture below.
For the results of the 2023 RIDS Photo Contest click on the photo below
