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: TBC- 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: TBC – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 9th November 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: CFA TBC – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025 – PDS Meeting – Venue: TBC – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: TBC- 1.30pm
Date: Saturday TBC – Tyrendarra Agricultural Show
Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: TBC – 1.30pm
Date: Saturday TBC 2026 – Bunnings Display Mt Gambier – Venue: Bunnings Mount Gambier
Date: Saturday TBC; Sunday TBC February 2026 – State Dahlia Show – Mt Waverly Community Centre
Date: Thursday TBC 2026 – Bunnings Display Warrnambool – Venue: Bunnings Warrnambool
Date: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026 – Portland Dahlia & Rose Show – Venue: Portland Civic Hall
Date: Saturday TBC March 2026 – Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival
Date: Saturday TBC; Sunday TBC March 2026 – Shepparton Dahlia Show – Venue: Congupna Hall
Date: Thursday TBC March 2026 – Melbourne International Flower Show – Bus Trip
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: TBC – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 17th May 2025 – PDS Meeting & AGM – Venue: TBC- 1.30pm
Date: Friday TBC June 2026 – Monday TBC June 2026 – DSA Conference – Venue: TBC
Date: Sunday TBC November 2026 – Members Lunch – Venue: TBC – 12.00 mid-day

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