Upcoming 2026 Programs/Speakers

Meetings are scheduled to start promptly at 2:00 (March, April, May, August, September, October) at the JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Education Center - Room 105, unless otherwise noted.  Doors will open at 1:30 for setting up and socializing prior to the program and business meeting.

Visitors are always welcome!!

JC Raulston Arboretum (see updated images and map below)
4415 Beryl Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27606

June 5, 2026
​Accredited Daylily Flower Show
The public is welcome!
This is a great way to see the various colors and forms of daylilies for your garden.
Location/Logistics:
JC Raulston Arboretum
Ruby McSwain Education Center - Rooms 107 & 109
4415 Beryl Rd
Raleigh, NC  27606
Daylily Entries Accepted:  8:30 - 10:30 AM
Show Open to the Public:  1:00 - 4:00 PM
Daylily Plant Sales:  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM or until plants are all sold
We will also have a people's choice award so visitors can vote for their favorite entry.

Congratulations to Linda Sue and Curtis Barnes for winning Best in Show with their entry of Tidewater Elf!!

August 9, 2026
Monthly meeting
​Time:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
​Speaker:  JD Stadler, Celestial Dayliles owner and hybridizer. JD will share his daylily hybridizing program.

September 13, 2026
Monthly meeting
​Time:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
​Speaker:  Club member Linda Sue Barnes will provide a presentation on the AHS 2026 Valdosta National Tour Gardens.

September 25 - 26, 2026
​Region 15 Fall Regional Gathering
Hosted by the Mid-Carolina Daylily Society
"Oh, the Places You'll Go! And the Daylilies You'll Grow"
Meeting Site:  Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
3011 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC  29169
Speakers:  Steven Franklin and Melodye Campbell

October 11, 2026
Monthly meeting
​Time:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
​Yearly wrap-up and Daylily Auction.