08/25/2026
Dewey Hall Dahlia Festival 2026
Wednesday, Sept 16 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Kick things off with Allison Chase's "Cultivation-to-Competition" workshop. Come learn her secrets for growing show-stopping blooms before the big weekend!
** Link to purchase tickets in comments below **
Saturday, Sept 19 | The Big Day | Noon-4:30 pm
This is what we've been waiting for! Wander through a jaw-dropping display of dahlias entered in our homegrown contest. Grab a bouquet at the Bouquet Bar, make yourself a dahlia flower crown, and treat yourself to some good music, food and drinks. Join our flower arranging workshop and learn how to turn fresh-cut dahlias into a gorgeous arrangement. Say hi to local vendors, have the Master Gardeners test your soil for free, and don't forget to enter the raffle — there are some seriously great horticultural prizes up for grabs.
** Link to enter contest and register for workshops in comments below **
Dahlia "After Hours" Cocktail Benefit | 4:30–6:30 pm
Once the contest winners are announced, keep the celebration going! Head out back to the tent for an evening of dahlia-themed cocktails and delicious small bites, at a backyard benefit in support of Dewey Hall's upcoming garden renovations. It's the perfect way to toast the day's blooms while helping grow what's next for the garden. Tickets support a great cause — come raise a glass with us!
** Link to purchase benefit tickets in comments below **
Sunday, Sept 20 | An Afternoon of Blooms | Noon-4:30 pm
Dewey Hall turns into "Dahlia Hall" one more time! Bring the whole crew — family, friends, everyone — to soak in the beauty and see who took home the ribbons.
Come for the flowers, stay for the fun.
Dahlia Festival is sponsored by Webster Landscape, One Mercantile/Sett, Ward's Nursery and Windy Hill Farm.
Dahlia Festival is funded in part by the local Cultural Councils of Alford – Egremont and Mount Washington, which are supported by MASS Cultural Council, a state agency.
