2026 Dahlia Festival Handbook Online Edition and PDF File (pamphlet format).
Upcoming Events
New Mexico State Flower Show
Theme: NM's Route 66, The Mother Road
September 9-20 2026
- Adult shows entry and judging dates: Sept 9, 11, 14 and 17
- Enter through State Fair Gate 6. A shuttle will provide transportation to and from the Flower Building from 6:30 and 9;00 am. Entry cards available at Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd.
- Schedules provide guidelines for the exhibitors including the general rules, how to enter and staging specifications. Schedules available at http:albuquerquegardencenter.org/state-fair
- For additional information: contact:
Sue Bond, Superintendent NM State Fair Flower Show.
Sabond0311@gmail.com
606-923-9805
New Mexico State Flower Show
Presentations
Penny Alley, Edith Iwan and Diane Kolb
Albuquerque Garden Center Clean Up
The Albuquerque Garden Center had its Spring Clean-up on March13. Thanks to Penny Alley, Diane Kolb, and Edith Iwan, we cleaned out the weeds, turned the last year’s mulch into the soil, & added the nitrogen (grass) fertilizer recommended by the soil test results. We also received soil ordered by the Garden Center for the garden beds. That was a plus for the day!.
Recent Posts
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New Mexico Dahlia Society Meeting Meeting 2025-05-26
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