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Welcome! General meetings of the San Diego Iris Society are held the second Sunday from October to June at 1:00 p.m. Special events occur in September, December, February, May. Please see the latest newsletter for details.
Interested in joining our friendly society? Click here to download the membership form, or contact membership@sandiegoirissociety.org.
All San Diego Iris Society sponsored events are free and open to the public.
For more information about these events, please contact the San Diego Iris Society by email at info@sandiegoirissociety.org.
For information on how to join our friendly society and receive our monthly newsletter, see SDIS Membership
Check out Iris Info for interesting articles and gardening tips on how to grow and hybridize your own irises
SDIS Marketplace features our members' businesses which offer products and services related to irises
Board Members lists current officers and committees
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2026-2027 Meetings & Special Events
2026-2027 Meetings & Special Events
Our in-person meetings are held at the Lakeside Historical Society in Lakeside, California. Our meetings feature a potluck lunch, so please bring your favorite dish. Please pay dues to Janis Shackelford at the Fall Rhizome Sale or at the October meeting if you have not mailed in your check. We look forward to seeing you.
- SDIS Meetings Information
- San Diego Iris Society (SDIS) meets the second Sunday at 1:00PM, unless otherwise noted
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
San Diego Iris Society does not meet in July, August or September. See below for August/September Fall Rhizome Sale info
San Diego Iris Society does not meet in July, August or September. See below for August/September Fall Rhizome Sale info
iNaturist Presentation by Olga Batalov
iNaturist Presentation by Olga Batalov
Fall Rhizome Sale - 2 Weekends (August/September)
Fall Rhizome Sale - 2 Weekends (August/September)
August 22-23, 2026
August 22-23, 2026
San Diego Iris Society
San Diego Iris Society
SDIS Fall Iris Rhizome Sale - August 2026
SDIS Fall Iris Rhizome Sale - August 2026
- Saturday, August 22 - Iris Sale Day 1 - open to the public at 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday, August 23 - Iris Sale Day 2 - open to the public at 10 AM to 4 PM
SDIS Volunteers needed to help with set-up, clean-up and sales.
We will have a large selection of irises, including tall bearded, rebloomers, arilbreds and Louisiana irises in a wide variety of colors grown in members’ gardens. Come early for the best selection.
Members of the San Diego Iris Society will be on hand to answer your questions about growing irises.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION
BALBOA PARK - CASA DEL PRADO ROOM 101
Fall Rhizome Sale - 2 Weekends (August/September)
Fall Rhizome Sale - 2 Weekends (August/September)
September 19-20, 2026
September 19-20, 2026
San Diego Iris Society
San Diego Iris Society
SDIS Fall Iris Rhizome Sale - September 2026
SDIS Fall Iris Rhizome Sale - September 2026
- Saturday, September 19 - Iris Sale Day 1 - open to the public at 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday, September 20 - Iris Sale Day 2 - open to the public at 10 AM to 4 PM
SDIS Volunteers needed for set-up, clean-up and sales.
We will have a large selection of irises, including tall bearded, rebloomers, arilbreds and Louisiana irises in a wide variety of colors grown in members’ gardens. Come early for the best selection.
Members of the San Diego Iris Society will be on hand to answer your questions about growing irises.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION
BALBOA PARK - CASA DEL PRADO ROOM 101
Photo credits for Fall Rhizome sales backgrounds - August by Alexandra Khudyntseva; September by Julie Blake Edison
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
SDIS General Meeting - Members-only Auction of Region 15 Iris Cultivars
SDIS General Meeting - Members-only Auction of Region 15 Iris Cultivars
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Interested in joining our friendly society? Click here to download the membership form, or contact membership@sandiegoirissociety.org.
AIS Region 15 Fall Meeting (2026)
AIS Region 15 Fall Meeting (2026)
A DESERT OASIS Hosted by Tucson Area Iris Society
October 17, 2026 - TUCSON ARIZONA
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (Lunch included)
Location: Tohono Chul Botanical Garden in Tucson AZ
Presentation by past AIS President Judy Nolin on Species Irises
Find out more Region 15 AIS Website
REGISTER: $60 per person - Region15AIS.org
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Interested in joining our friendly society? Click here to download the membership form, or contact membership@sandiegoirissociety.org.
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
SDIS General Meeting - Christmas Party
SDIS General Meeting - Christmas Party
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Location TBA
Interested in joining our friendly society? Click here to download the membership form, or contact membership@sandiegoirissociety.org.
2027
2027
January 10, 2027
January 10, 2027
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Presentation: TBA
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 2027
SDIS Birthday Party
SDIS Birthday Party
Social Hour at 11:00 am, Lunch Buffet at noon, Presentation at 1:00 pm
San Diego Iris Society Birthday Party
with Presentation by Commercial Iris Hybridizer Anna Cadd - Iris Gardening in Small Spaces
RSVP, Pay Fee in Advance to Attend - Reduced fee for SDIS members
Become a member of the San Diego Iris Society
Contact info@sandiegoirissociety.org
March 14, 2027
March 14, 2027
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
SDIS General Meeting & Presentation
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
Presentation: TBA
April 16-17, 2027 AIS Region 15 Spring Trek (2027) - San Diego Iris Garden Visits
April 16-17, 2027 AIS Region 15 Spring Trek (2027) - San Diego Iris Garden Visits
San Diego Iris Society presents:
April 16-17, 2027 - AIS Region 15 Spring Trek in SAN DIEGO, CA
'Bees, Butterflies and Blooms' hosted by San Diego Iris Society at the San Vicente Resort in Ramona
Presentation by Hybridizer ANNA CADD - Growing Irises in Small Spaces
Find out more / Register: Region 15 AIS Website
The San Diego Iris Society will host the 2027 Region 15 Spring Trek at the San Vicente Resort in Ramona on Friday-Saturday April 16-17th, 2027. Our guest speaker will be Anna Cadd with a presentation about growing irises in small spaces. There will be a tour of two trek gardens, as well as both in-garden and classroom judges trainings opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
Note: No SDIS General Meeting in April 2027 due to the AIS Region 15 Spring Trek and the AIS National Convention
Note: No SDIS General Meeting in April 2027 due to the AIS Region 15 Spring Trek and the AIS National Convention
April 27-May 1, 2027
April 27-May 1, 2027
American Iris Society National Convention
American Iris Society National Convention
IRIS HEAVEN hosted by: Oklahoma Iris Society
Featured Gardens: Will Rogers Gardens, Stout Gardens at Dancingtree, The Garden of Cookie Hill, Praise the Lord Iris Gardens, Osborne Garden, Red Dirt Iris Garden, Wade Garden, Moore Garden, and Poole Garden
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Northwest
https://www.ais2027convention.org/the-hotel
Group Rate (mention code AIS)REGISTRATION: Register/Find out more
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY SPRING SHOW AND SALE
SAN DIEGO IRIS SOCIETY SPRING SHOW AND SALE
First weekend in May 2026 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
First weekend in May 2026 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park, San Diego CA
May 9, 2027
May 9, 2027
San Diego Iris Society
San Diego Iris Society
SDIS Mini Show & Potted Iris Sale (TBC)
SDIS Mini Show & Potted Iris Sale (TBC)
- Mini Show / Sale details to be announced - Due to AIS National Convention, the usual Balboa Park event will not be held on the first weekend in May.
We will have a large selection of irises, including tall bearded, rebloomers, arilbreds and Louisiana irises in a wide variety of colors grown in members’ gardens. Come early for the best selection.
June 13, 2027
June 13, 2027
SDIS General Meeting - Spring Show Awards, Ice Cream Social & Officer Elections
SDIS General Meeting - Spring Show Awards, Ice Cream Social & Officer Elections
Time: 1:00 to 3:00PM
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