The 2027 World Federation of Rose Societies & American Rose Society 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 convention 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. Garden visits during the convention will include 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.
The home gardens of several San Diego rosarians will also be open to attendees, commemorating the San Diego Rose Society’s 100th Anniversary.
Participants will want to arrive at least three days early to experience the wonders San Diego offers, such as the breathtaking bay, the internationally known botanical collection at the San Diego Zoo, La Jolla Cove and San Diego’s 70 other miles of glorious coastline.
Pre-Tour offerings will focus on San Diego area highlights.
Post-Tour offerings also will be available to give participants access to additional garden attractions, natural wonders of California, 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, auctions, and many nearby opportunities to visit several rose gardens.
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, explorers, authors, and growers. It’s a great place to catch up on the latest info about roses, but also to make connections with these top-tier rosarians.
International Presenters
Coming Soon
US 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. Choose from beachfront accommodations or garden views in 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 bayfront trails, join a yoga class, book a private beach bonfire, or simply enjoy the secluded sandy shores.
To help you plan your itinerary:
Check-in will begin on April 30
May 1: coming soon
May 2: coming soon
May 3: coming soon
Field Trips
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.