Asiatic Lily with H. ‘Seducer’
Regional Hosta Events & Activities
Many regional hosta societies hold activities and events throughout the year. Be sure to check with your local hosta societies as well for events, plant sales, meetings, and get-togethers.
There are plenty of opportunities to connect with others who love The Friendship Plant.
See below for regional events, plus officially sanctioned hosta shows and judges training.
2026 Regional Hosta Events
January 31-February 7 | American Hosta Society Auction
Online
February 20-21 | Brookfield/Milwaukee, WI
Winter Hosta Symposium
March 20-21 | Piqua, OH
Hosta College
May 28-30 | Huntsville, AL
Dixie Regional
June 10-13 | Dublin, OH
AHS National Convention
June 26-27 | Toledo, OH
Hosta Tailgate
July 9-11 | Madison, WI
Midwest Regional Convention
September TBA
Fall Hosta Forum
2026 Hosta Shows
Carmel Clay Library
Carmel, IN
Soergel Orchards, PA
Wexford, PA
Embassy Suites
Dublin, OH
Bachman’s Nursery
Minneapolis, MN
Madison Marriott South
Madison, WI
Rochester, MN
2026 Judges Clinics
The following judges’ training sessions will be held at the AHS National Convention in Dublin, OH!
June 17 — Judges Clinic I – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
(pre-registration required)
June 17 — Judges Clinic II: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
June 18 — Judges Clinic III: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Additional clinics can be arranged by contacting Dianne Giordano, Judges Training Chair or Kathie Sisson, VP Judging and Exhibitions.