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100th Anniversary Celebration of Dahlias: SF’s Official Flower (Golden Gate Park)

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Dahlia Dell, Golden Gate Park | Pompei Circle, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Dahlia Society of California

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dahlia as San Francisco’s official flower at the Dahlia Dell Celebration in Golden Gate Park. The public event features free docent-led tours, special speeches, and the dedication of Dahlia Circle. Enjoy family-friendly activities and photo opportunities surrounded by blooming dahlias. Free and open to all.

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_Dell Celebration
Sunday, September 13, 2026
10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Dahlia Dell, Golden Gate Park
Pompei CircleSan Francisco, CA, 94117United States (map)
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Join the Dahlia Society of California-SF as we celebrate 100 years as the official flower of San Francisco.

The Dahlia Dell Celebration will take place in Golden Gate Park at the Dahlia Dell on Sunday, September 13th, from 10AM to noon.

The public is invited to enjoy docent led tours, special speeches, and the dedication of Dahlia Circle! FREE, family friendly and beautiful blooms galore!

Private DSCSF members-only potluck picnic to follow, starting at noon.

Public Event: 10am – 12pm
Private Event: 12pm – 2pm

Location:
Dahlia Dell_

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The Dahlia Society of California – San Francisco
THE OFFICIAL FLOWER OF SAN FRANCISCO
DAHLIA 100 YEARS 1926 ~ 2026
Please Join Us at Our Dahlia Dell Celebration
Sunday, September 13th
Dahlia Dell in Golden Gate Park – 10 AM – Noon
Free Tours Family Friendly Photo Ops
SFDAHLIAS.ORG
@sfdahtliasociety

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, In Person, Kids & Families, Nature, Outdoors
Venue: Dahlia Dell, Golden Gate Park
Address: Pompei Circle, San Francisco, CA 94117

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