Each spring, an Azalea Society chapter or a group of interested persons hosts a convention, and invites all our members and their friends to attend. Each convention gives you a chance to see gardens in that area, hear talks and see slide shows about azaleas, renew old friendships and make new ones, buy hard-to-find varieties of azaleas at good prices, and be a part of the annual business meeting and election of officers. Think of the convention as an Azalea Society birthday party, along with a several day immersion into azaleas.
Next Convention:
“History and Horticulture”
ASA Contact: Steven Wright
Sponsored by: Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
May 7-9, 2025 at: The Desmond Malvern, PA
Late registration fee applies after: April 7th, 2025
Registration Form
Registrar: Steven Wright
Future Conventions
Planned future conventions include:
| Dates/Year | City | Chapter | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23-27, 2026 | North Carolina | Vaseyi | Aaron Cook |
Past Azalea Society conventions have been:
| Dates | Name | Location | Chapter/Sponsor | Attendees | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2-4, 2024 | The Loveliest Convention on the Plains | Auburn, AL | Alabamense | Attendees | Photos |
| Apr 19-23, 2023 | Georgia With Azaleas On My Mind | Dunwoody, GA | Northern Virginia | Attendees | |
| Mar 10-13, 2022 | Un Mardi Gras de Fleurs Azalean Article | Lafayette, LA | Louisiana | Attendees | |
| May 20-22, 2021 | 2021 Virtual Convention | Zoom Meeting | Inactive | ||
| Apr 15-18, 2021 | Carolina in My Mind - CANCELLED | Charlotte, NC | Central Carolinas | ||
| Mar 12-14, 2020 | Born on the Bayou - CANCELLED | Houston, TX | Texas | Attendees | |
| Mar 14-16, 2019 | History, Azaleas, and Sweet Tea -- ASA 2019 Convention Azalean Article | Summerville, SC | Rev John Drayton | ||
| Apr 5-8, 2018 | Azaleas in Arkansas! Azalean Article | Little Rock, AR | Louisiana | ||
| Mar 30-Apr 2, 2017 | Azaleas—Down on the Bayou Azalean Article | Hammond, LA | Louisiana | Photos | |
| Apr 20-24, 2016 | Legends and Legacies Azalean Article | Williamsburg, VA | Northern Virginia | Photos | |
| Mar 26-29, 2015 | Azalea Trails and Gardens Azalean Article | Nacogdoches, TX | Texas | Photos | |
| Mar 28-30, 2014 | Doin' The Charleston - Azalea Style Azalean Article | Charleston, SC | Rev John Drayton | ||
| Apr 18-21, 2013 | Classic Athens 2013 Azalean Article | Athens, GA | Inactive | ||
| Apr 4-7, 2012 | Appalachian Spring 2012 Azalean Article | Asheville, NC | Vaseyi | ||
| Apr 28-May 1, 2011 | Hoosier Hospitality 2011 Azalean Article | Evansville, IN | Lake Michigan | ||
| Mar 14-17, 2010 | Louisiana lagniappe 2010 Azalean Article | New Orleans, LA | Louisiana | ||
| May 1-4, 2009 | Virginia Celebrates Azaleas Azalean Article | Herndon, VA | Northern Virginia | ||
| May 1-4, 2008 | Honor the Greats in Two Thousand Eight Azalean Article | Asheville, NC | Vaseyi | ||
| Mar 29-Apr 1, 2007 | Azaleas in the Pines -- A Texas Garden Party | Nacogdoches, TX | Texas | ||
| May 12-15, 2006 | A Capital Adventure | Rockville, MD | Inactive | Photos | |
| May 19-22, 2005 | Azaleas in the Landscape | Holland, MI | Lake Michigan | ||
| May 6-9, 2004 | Best Bloomin' Azaleas in Bay Country | Bowie, MD | Ben Morrison | ||
| May 1-4, 2003 | Cumberland Spring - 25 Year Celebration of the ASA | Chattanooga, TN | Inactive | ||
| Apr 17-21, 2002 | A Family Reunion | Atlanta, GA | Inactive | ||
| Jun 14-17, 2001 | Celebrating Native Azaleas Azalean Article | Asheville, NC | Vaseyi | ||
| Mar 22-24, 2000 | ASA 2000 Convention | Charleston, SC | Louisiana | ||
| Mar 31-Apr 2, 1999 | 1999 Convention and Annual Meeting | Mobile, AL | Louisiana | ||
| Apr 30-May 3, 1998 | 1998 Convention and Annual Meeting | McLean, VA | Northern Virginia | ||
| Apr 17-20, 1997 | It's Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Inactive | ||
| Mar 28-30, 1996 | 1996 Convention and Annual Meeting | Dallas, TX | Texas | ||
| May 4-6, 1995 | 1995 Convention and Annual Meeting | Rockville, MD | Brookside Gardens | Attendees | |
| Apr 28-30, 1994 | 1994 Azalea Society of America Annual Meeting and Convention Azalean Article | Richmond, VA | Richmond | ||
| Apr 1-3, 1993 | 1993 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article | Dallas, TX | Dallas | ||
| May 14-17, 1992 | 1992 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article | Solomons, MD | Ben Morrison | ||
| Mar 21-23, 1991 | 1991 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article | New Orleans, LA | Louisiana | ||
| May 17-19, 1990 | Twelfth Annual Meeting and Convention Azalean Article | Tysons Corner, VA | Northern Virginia | ||
| May 20-21, 1989 | Eleventh Annual Meeting and Convention Azalean Article | Hendersonville, NC | Inactive | ||
| Oct 8-9, 1988 | Delmarva-Ben Morrison Regional Meeting Azalean Article | Henlopen Acres, DE | Ben Morrison | ||
| May 5-8, 1988 | 1988 ASA Tenth Anniversary Convention Azalean Article | Bethesda, MD | Brookside Gardens | Attendees | |
| Oct 3-4, 1987 | Delmarva-Ben Morrison Regional Meeting Azalean Article | Henlopen Acres, DE | Ben Morrison | ||
| Apr 27-29, 1987 | Ninth ASA Convention Azalean Article | Eugene, OR | Inactive | ||
| May 16-18, 1986 | Eighth ASA Convention Azalean Article | Morristown, NJ | Inactive | ||
| Mar 22-24, 1985 | 1985 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article | Mobile, AL | Mobile | Attendees | |
| May 11-13, 1984 | Sixth ASA National Convention Azalean Article | Fredericksburg, VA | Inactive | ||
| Apr 28-30, 1983 | 1983 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article | Chevy Chase, MD-Nat. 4H Center | Ben Morrison | Attendees | |
| Apr 30-May 2, 1982 | ASA's National Convention Azalean Article | Richmond, VA | Richmond | ||
| May 2-2, 1981 | Annual Meeting of Members, ASA | Wheaton, MD Brookside Gardens | Inactive | ||
| May 18-18, 1980 | Annual Members Meeting Azalean Article | Chevy Chase, MD-Nat. 4H Center | Inactive | ||
| Mar 25-25, 1979 | Report on ASA Annual Meeting Azalean Article | Washington, DC-National Arboretum | Inactive |