Membership – Upcoming Events
Welcome to the world of growing Dahlias ( and other flowers). Membership is open to anyone interested in growing Dahlias.
Membership to Portland Dahlia Society will also make you a member of the Australian Dahlia Society through our affiliation with the Australian Dahlia Society. The benefits of becoming a member will allow you access to additional seasonal information.
Click link for Membership Application Form to Portland Dahlia Society Australia
Meeting & Event Dates For 2025/2026
Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed- 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 9th November 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 18th January 2026 – Members Lunch – Venue: Royal Hotel Portland – 1.00pm
Date: Saturday 14th February 2026 – Tyrendarra Agricultural Show
Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Saturday TBC February 2026 – Bunnings Display Mt Gambier – Venue: Bunnings Mount Gambier
Date: Thursday TBC February 2026 – Bunnings Display Warrnambool – Venue: Bunnings Warrnambool
Date: Sunday TBC February 2026 – Bunnings Display Portland – Venue: Bunnings Portland
Date: Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2026 – State Dahlia Show – Mt Waverly Community Centre
Date: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026 – Portland Dahlia & Rose Show – Venue: Portland Civic Hall
Date: Saturday 21st March 2026 – Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival
Date: Thursday 26th March 2026 – Melbourne International Flower Show – Bus Trip
Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2026 – Shepparton Dahlia Show – Venue: Congupna Hall
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 17th May 2025 – PDS Meeting & AGM – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed- 1.30pm
Date: Friday TBC June 2026 – Monday TBC June 2026 – DSA Conference – Venue: Coffs Harbour
Office Holder’s For 2025/2026
President: Bruce Millard
Vice President: Leesa Thomas
Secretary: Ian Hamley
Treasurer: Freda Cawsey
Life Members:
1998 Cliff Humphries†;
1998 Neil Hogan†;
2005 Patrica Alford†;
2016 Alf Hardingham†;
2016 Colin Donehue†
Honorary Members:
Rhonda Clutterbuck
Willie Hawker†
Rodney Clarke
Shirley Clarke
Anita Goode