
2024 American Hosta Society Convention
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
June 18-22, 2024 • Marlborough, MA
Garden Tours • Accredited Hosta Show • New England Clambake & BBQ • Vendors
Taste of New England • Welcome Reception • Speakers • Workshops • Judges Bootcamp
Plenty of “classic” New England Hosta-tality
Optional Day “Experience Boston”
New England Seedling & Sport Competition
Previous AHS National Conventions
Year
Location & Theme
2024
Marlborough, MA
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Old North Church' and H. 'Madison'
2023
Ames, IA | "Fields of Hosta Dreams"
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Iowa Dreaming'
2022
Brooklyn Park, MN | 'Hosta Vision 2022'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Phoenix Feathers'
2021
Kalamazoo, MI (Virtual) | 'Hosta Smitten in the Mitten'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Silly String'
2020
Postponed
Gift Plant(s): n/a
2019
Green Bay, WI | 'Hostaffinity — Friends. Foliage. Forever.'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Golden Harmony' and H. 'Friends Forever'
2018
Philadelphia, PA | 'Phifty in Philly'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'The Big Five-Oh'
2017
Indianapolis, IN | 'Hosta Hysteria!'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Indy Fan Favorite' and H. 'Hoosier Hysteria'
2016
St. Louis, MO | 'Gateway to the Gardens'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Gateway Arch' and H. 'Honey Bee'
2015
Raleigh, NC | 'Back to the Future'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Carolina Keepsake'
2014
Cedar Rapids, IA | 'Czech It Out!'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Czech It Out'
2013
Milwaukee, WI | 'Escape to Wisconsin'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'The High Life' and H. 'The Fonz'
2012
Nashville, TN | 'Hostas, Friends & Music'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Delona's Smile'
2011
Marlborough, MA | 'Hostas & Heritage'
Gift Plant(s): H. Mayflower Moon'
2010
Bloomington, MN | 'Stars of the North'
Gift Plant(s): Various MN hybridizer plants
2009
Lansing, MI | 'Great Gardens, Great Friends'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Amazing Grace'
2008
St. Louis, MO | 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Spirit of St. Louis'
2007
Indianapolis, IN | 'The Greatest Spectacle in Hosta'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Indy Finish Line' and H. 'Indy Parade Lap' and H. Indy Winner's Circle'
2006
Philadelphia, PA | 'Hostas by Design'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Designer Genes'
2005
Cleveland, OH | 'Hosta Heartland'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Miki'
2004
Des Moines, IA | 'A Shady Affair'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Shady Affair'
2003
Washington, DC | 'A Monumental Moment'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Fallen Angel'
2002
Spokane, WA | 'Northwest Textures'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Northwest Textures'
2001
Raleigh-Durham, NC | '2001 A Hosta Odd-yssey
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Carolina Sunshine' and H. 'Party Favor'
2000
Minneapolis, MN | 'Northern Delights'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Blue Chip'
1999
Jackson, MI | 'Encore'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Encore'
1998
Peoria, IL | 'Prairieland Memories'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Prairieland Memories'
1997
Indianapolis, IN | 'Hoosier Homecoming'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Hoosier Homecoming'
1996
Portland, OR | 'Pacific Interlude'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1995
Washington, DC | 'A Capital Event'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Potomac Pride'
1994
Atlanta, GA | 'Southern Hospitality'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1993
Cedar Rapids, IA | 'The Silver Anniversary Tour'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1992
Columbus, OH | 'Discover Columbus'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1991
Raleigh, NC | 'Springtime in Carolina'
Gift Plant(s): H. 'Raleigh Remembrance'
1990
Minneapolis, MN
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1989
Indianapolis, IN | 'Back Home Again in Indiana'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1988
Jackson, MI
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1987
Wilmington, DE | 'Sharing'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1986
Columbus, OH
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1985
Chesterland, OH
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1984
Birmingham, AL
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1983
Long Island, NY | 'Mini Meeting'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1982
Raleigh, NC
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1981
Iowa City, IA | 'Mini Meeting'
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1980
Minneapolis, MN
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1979
Long Island, NY
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1978
Charlotte, NC
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1977
Minneapolis, MN
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1976
Mansfield, OH
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1975
N/A | Regionals Organized Individual Events
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1974
Long Island, NY
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1973
Omaha, NE
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1972
Minneapolis, MN
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1971
Mansfield, OH
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1970
Des Moines, IA
Gift Plant(s): n/a
1969
Long Island, NY | Roslyn
Gift Plant(s): n/a
April 24, 1968
Swathmore, PA (16 members)
Gift Plant(s): n/a