September 22-24, 2023
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The Kansas City Rose Society is pleased to host the 2023 American Rose Society Central District Rose Show and Conference. The show is open to anyone who registers for the convention; you do not need to be an ARS member to participate. For those participating for the first time, please see "Useful Information" below our schedule. There will be classes for cut roses and rose photographs.
Convention Questions? Contact the Conference Co-chairs:
Barbara McCanse, Show Chair
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John Riley
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Laura Dickinson
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For Hotel Reservations Contact
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Our Schedule
All events are for registered participants only.
All events are for registered participants only.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023
- 4 - 6 pm … Registration
- 6:30 - 9 pm … Welcome Reception and Cash Bar
- 6:30 - 9 pm … Hors d’oeuvres
Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Open at 4am … Prep Area and Showroom
- 10:15 am … Horticulture Entries Close
- 10:30 am … Judging Horticulture Starts / continues until completed
- 2 to 4 pm … Show Open to Public
- 4:00 pm … Show Tear Down
- 6:30 pm … Cocktail Party
- 7 - 9 pm … Banquet
- Following Dinner ... Show Awards Presentation
Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023
- 8:30 – 9:30 am … Business Meeting
- 9:45 – 10:45 am ... Local Rose Society Advisory Committee – Martha Comment
- 11 am – Noon ... Manhattan City Parks, and K-State Gardens – Terry Olson ~ Counts towards Consulting Rosarian education credits.
Useful Information
Entering a Rose Show (PDFs)
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Rose Photography (PDFs)
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