San Diego Rose Symposium 2027:
World Federation of Rose Societies Regional Convention &
American Rose Society National Convention & Rose Show
Presented by the San Diego Rose Society
April 30 to May 3, 2027
Our venue will be San Diego’s world-renowned Bahia Resort Hotel on a sandy Mission Bay beach, three blocks from the Pacific Ocean. The agenda will feature expert lectures and time to spend with fellow rose experts and enthusiasts. American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian classes will be among the presentations offered, giving an opportunity to both domestic and international attendees to attain or maintain the designation. The symposium will include a visit to the gardens of Balboa Park, in particular the Inez Grant Parker Rose Garden, a WFRS Award of Excellence winner that was also named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame.
Participants will want to arrive at least three days early to experience the wonders San Diego offers, either via the Convention Pre-Tours or on their own.
Pre-Tour offerings will focus on San Diego area highlights, such as the internationally known botanical collection at the San Diego Zoo, La Jolla Cove, the breathtaking bay and other areas of San Diego’s glorious coastline. In commemoration of the San Diego Rose Society’s 100th Anniversary, the Pre-Tours will include the home gardens of several San Diego rosarians.
An exclusive Post Tour offering, now being coordinated by celebrated operator of grand garden tours Paul Zimmerman, will be available to give participants access to additional Southern California garden attractions, highlights of the California Coast, and playtime at Disneyland.
A Rose Paradise Awaits You in San Diego!
Springtime in San Diego means roses will be blooming!
The Bahia Hotel in Mission Bay is a beach-close location for our convention with great weather. We will host informative speakers, vendors, and auctions, and there will be time to see the highlights of San Diego, too.
The San Diego Society is excited to be hosting this event, and is working with the World Federation of Roses to plan an entertaining, educational, and memorable experience.
San Diego Rose Society
The San Diego Rose Society was founded in 1927, and has grown into one of the largest and most active rose societies in the United States. Our meetings are held in Balboa Park. The region is perfect weather for growing roses nearly year-round, and San Diego County is home to a large number of hobbyist rose growers.
World Renowned Speakers
The convention will feature talks from world-renowned botanists, hybridizers, authors, and growers. It’s a great place to catch up on the latest info about roses, and also to make connections with other top-tier rosarians.
List of Presenters
Coming Soon
Final list subject to change.
Hotel
The San Diego Bahia Resort is located in near the beach in Mission Bay, only 7 miles from the San Diego International Airport. Its bay-front accommodations include one of the 313 guest rooms or suites. Bahia Resort offers many activities to enjoy the great outdoors. Relax by the sparkling pool, walk along the bay-front trails, join a yoga class, book a private beach bonfire, or simply enjoy the secluded sandy shores.
To help you plan your itinerary:
Three separate Pre-Tours will be offered on April 27, 28 and 29, with tours leaving from and returning to the Bahia each day.
Symposium sessions will begin on April 30 and run through May 3, with the ARS National Rose Show being held on Saturday, May 1 as part of the convention.
The eight-day Post-Tour of Southern California will run May 5 through May 12, leaving from and returning to the Bahia.
Whether you are interested in local tours of private gardens or public parks, you won’t want to miss the chance to do one of the convention tours. You will sign up for these as part of your registration or as a later add-on. Space is limited.