Welcome

CSDS Welcomes You

Central States Dahlia Society (CSDS) was founded in February 1932 to encourage dahlia enthusiasts across Chicagoland and northern Illinois. We are one of the largest affiliated societies of the American Dahlia Society.

To learn more about CSDS, go to About.

Not a CSDS member? Memberships start at $10/year. Join now!

Upcoming Events

February 9: Ask an Expert Panel and CSDS 93rd Birthday Party

Doors open 1:00 pm, meeting begins at 1:30 pm

Elk Grove Village Township Office

The tuber auction has been POSTPONED until March due to illness. So this month we will get growing and showing advice from club experts.

We will also celebrate the club's 93rd birthday. Please remember to bring a nonperishable food item(s) to donate to the Elk Grove Village food pantry.

March 9: Tuber Auction

Doors open 12:30 pm, meeting begins at 1:30 pm

Elk Grove Village Township Office

It's your chance to obtain some hard-to-get show quality dahlias and help raise funds for hosting the 2025 National Show.

Mark Your Calendar

Central States Dahlia Society is proud to host the 2025 ADS National Dahlia Show and to welcome dahlia enthusiasts from around the world to Chicago on September 18 - 22, 2025 at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

If you are interested in attending and exhibiting, get more details and sign up for updates here.

If you would like to come to the public display on September 20 and 21, sign up for updates here.

Photo Credits:

Kidd's Climax dahlia in Laura Matz's garden, Sonia Harmon