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:
“2024 Convention”
ASA Contact: John Torbert
Sponsored by: Alabamense Chapter
April 2-4, 2024 at: Auburn, AL
Future Conventions
Planned future conventions include:
Dates/Year | City | Chapter | Contact |
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Past Azalea Society conventions have been:
Dates | Name | Location | Chapter/Sponsor | Attendees |
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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 | |
Apr 20-24, 2016 |
Legends and Legacies Azalean Article |
Williamsburg, VA | Northern Virginia | |
Mar 26-29, 2015 |
Azalea Trails and Gardens Azalean Article |
Nacogdoches, TX | Texas | |
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 | |
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 | Inactive | |
Apr 28-30, 1994 |
1994 Azalea Society of America Annual Meeting and Convention Azalean Article |
Richmond, VA | Inactive | |
Apr 1-3, 1993 |
1993 Convention and Annual Meeting Azalean Article |
Dallas, TX | Inactive | |
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 | Inactive | |
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 | Inactive | |
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 | |
Apr 30-May 2, 1982 |
ASA's National Convention Azalean Article |
Richmond, VA | Inactive | |
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 |