Annual Show
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Our Annual Show
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August 26, 1 – 5 pm
August 27, 12 – 3:30 pm
VanDusen Gardens Floral Hall
W 37th and Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C.
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Congratulations!
2023 Annual Show Winners
Congratulations to all the winners in our 2023 show.
Despite there being a few less blooms than in previous years,
the quality of the entries was second to none.
Keep these winners in mind as many of them will be available at the 2024 tuber sale.
Wondering what the winners look like? You can look up most varieties here.
| AWARD | WINNER | VARIETY |
|---|---|---|
| Best Dahlia in Show (Trophy) | Wally Kurth | Hamari Accord |
| Largest Dahlia in Show | Wally Kurth | AC Ben |
| Best Single Giant | Ken and Susan Birchmore | Clyde's Choice |
| Best Triple Giant | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Large | Jennifer Zuk | Clearview Jazz |
| Best Triple Large | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Medium | Wally Kurth | Hamari Accord |
| Best Triple Medium | Susan Gibbons | Café Au Lait Rose |
| Best Single Small | Jennifer Zuk | Vista Lindsey |
| Best Triple Small | Peter Krueger | Hollyhill Jitterbug |
| Best Single Miniature | Peter Krueger | PGK Thomas |
| Best Triple Miniature | Jennifer Zuk | R Joan |
| Best Single Ball | Peter Krueger | Seedling |
| Best Triple Ball | Lee Pusch | Megan Dean |
| Best Single Miniature Ball | Sandra Leung | Camano Zoe |
| Best Triple Miniature Ball | Jennifer Zuk | Hollyhill Miss White |
| Best Single Pompon | Lee Pusch | Glenplace |
| Best Triple Pompon | Wally Kurth | Yellow Baby |
| Best Single Waterlily | Betty Girard | Sandia Isa |
| Best Triple Waterlily | Jennifer Zuk | Pam Howden |
| Best Single Stellar | Peter Krueger | Seedling |
| Best Triple Stellar | Peter Krueger | PGK Jonas |
| Best Single Peony | Jennifer Zuk | Jacs Lemon Zing |
| Best Triple Peony | Jennifer Zuk | Jacs Lemon Zing |
| Best Single Micro Peony | Jennifer Zuk | Miss Muffet |
| Best Triple Micro Peony | Jennifer Zuk | Miss Muffet |
| Best Single Anemone | Betty Girard | Mexico |
| Best Triple Anemone | Susan Gibbons | Sunnyside Up |
| Best Single Collarette | Wally Kurth | Kelsey Annie Joy |
| Best Triple Collarette | Peter Krueger | PGK Julie |
| Best Single Micro Collarette | No Entries | - |
| Best Triple Micro Collarette | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Single | Peter Krueger | Seedling |
| Best Triple Single | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Mignon Single | Jennifer Zuk | Kelsey Dwarf |
| Best Triple Mignon Single | Wally Kurth | Kelsey Dwarf |
| Best Single Orchid | Wally Kurth | Midnight Star |
| Best Triple Orchid | Wally Kurth | Midnight Star |
| Best Single Orchette | Peter Krueger | PGK Starlight |
| Best Triple Orchette | Wally Kurth | Fancy Pants |
| Best Single Novelty | Betty Girard | Valley Porcupine |
| Best Triple Novelty | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Other Micro | No Entries | - |
| Best Triple Other Micro | No Entries | - |
| Best Single Undiss. Seedling | Peter Krueger | Seedling |
| Best Triple Seedling (Sec.2) ADS | Peter Krueger | PGK Anika |
| Best Triple in Show | Jennifer Zuk | Hollyhill Miss White |
| Best Five Bloom Entry | Peter Krueger | PGK Irma |
| Best Novice Basket | No Entries | - |
| Best Amateur Basket | Ken and Susan Birchmore | Mixed |
| Best Open Basket | Peter Krueger | PGK A & L Wedding |
| Best Basket in Show | Peter Krueger | PGK A & L Wedding |
| Best Novice Arrangement | Dorothy Pitre | My Love |
| Best Amateur Arrangement | Marie MacKenzie | Mixed |
| Best Open Arrangement | Jennifer Zuk | Sandia Isa & Carl Chilson |
| Best Men's Arrangement | Jack Duncan | Mixed |
| Best Junior Arrangement | No Entries | - |
| Best Miniature Arrangement | Jennifer Zuk | Miss Muffet |
| Best Arrangement in Show | Jennifer Zuk | Sandia Isa & Carl Chilson |
| Best Dahlia of the Year | ||
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Overall) | Lee Pusch | Clearview Jennae |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Novice) | Lee Pusch | Clearview Jennae |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Amateur) | No Entries | Clearview Jennae |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Open) | No Entries | Clearview Jennae |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Overall) | Betty Girard | Kelsey Annie Joy |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Novice) | No Entries | Kelsey Annie Joy |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Amateur) | Betty Girard | Kelsey Annie Joy |
| Best Dahlia of the Year (Open) | Peter Krueger | Kelsey Annie Joy |
| Class 264 Best Bowl of Dahlias | Peter Krueger | PGK Snowflake & PGH Irma |
| Class 265 Best Vase of Dahlias | Peter Krueger | Mixed |
| Junior | ||
| Best Junior Entry (Trophy) | No Entries | - |
| Best Class G/L | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Medium | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Small | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Miniature | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Ball or Min Ball | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Pom | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Waterlily | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Stellar | No Entries | - |
| Best Class Novelty Open or Double | No Entries | - |
| Best Peony or Anemone | No Entries | - |
| Best Collarette | No Entries | - |
| Best Orchid or Orchette | No Entries | - |
| Best Single or Mignon Single | No Entries | - |
| Triple Fully Double - Same Variety | No Entries | - |
| Triple Open Center - Same Variety | No Entries | - |
| Basket of Dahlias | No Entries | - |
| Class 266 - Floating Waterlily | Jean Yoshida | Pam Howden |
| Class 268 - First Time Exhibitor | No Entries | - |
| Class 267 People's Choice | Maria MacKenzie | Scaur Swinton |
| Class 269 VDS Challenge - Any PGK | Betty Girard | PGK John S |
| Jackpot Challenge | Betty Girard | Hollyhill Black Beauty |