South Dakota Florists Association
2027 Convention
February 26th - 28th
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Convention & Membership Registration
Convention Itinerary
Friday February 27th
*Details coming soon
Saturday February 28th
*Details coming soon
Sunday March 1st
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***Auction Benefiting SDFA Will Happen Directly After Each Show***
Vendor Registration & Vendor Letter
Vendor Registration Form
Convention Hotels
Comfort Inn & Suites
2020 Highland Way
Mitchell, SD 57301
605-990-2400
Hampton Inn by Hilton
1920 Highland Way
Mitchell, SD 57301
605-995-1575
Room blocks are available.
Mention "SD Floral"
Convention Sponsors
Thank you to our convention sponsors for your contributions to SDFA!
We appreciate you!
North American Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist
Len Busch Roses
Reliant Ribbon
Design Competitions
Must be current SDFA member/employee to enter design competitions.
Judging will be during Pasque design competition Sunday morning.
Please include a printed sign/notecard with your design including the following information: Design Level & Your Design's Name
Level 1: Under 2 years floral experience.
Create a design with theme: ""
Wholesale cost under $50 | Must include detailed cost sheet including props
Size no more than 2.5’ x 2.5’ x 2.5’
Register design at 9am Saturday, February 27th at registration desk
Cash prize of $100 for first place
Level 2: 2-5 years floral experience
Create a design with theme: ""
Wholesale cost under $100 | Must include detailed cost sheet including props
Size no more than 3’ x 3’ x 3’
Register design at 9am Saturday, February 27th at registration desk
Cash prize of $100 for first place
Pasque Design Competition: 5+ years floral experience
Test your design knowledge and skills by entering
our exciting Pasque Design Competition!
Create a design with theme: ""
Wholesale cost under $150 | Must include detailed cost sheet including props
Size no more than 4' x 4' x 4'
Register design at 9am Saturday, February 27th at registration desk
Design-off between the top 3 individuals will be Sunday, February 28th
Winner will be 2026 Designer of the Year!
Cash prize of $100 for first place.
Doug Hesnard Design Competition | Excellence in Design
Designer must have been a past Pasque design-off contestant or have higher education certification (AIFD, PFCI, etc) to enter Doug Hesnard Design competition.
Showcasing experienced designers using advanced design and techniques and principles and elements.
Create a design/collection featuring theme: ""
No restriction on size, materials or cost! Be creative!
Must present design to judges, between 3-5 minutes | Including principles and elements of design, color and design style
Register design at 9am Saturday, February 27th at registration desk
Additional Contests
Centerpiece Contest
Create a design with the theme: ""
Wholesale cost under $60 | Must include name & detailed cost sheet including props
You MUST be able to see your table mates across the table. Pieces that block views will be disqualified.
Must be placed NO later than 5p
1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
Costume Contest
Saturday February 27th during meeting/dinner
1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
Stage & Hands On Designers
Questions?
Contact: Kim Sogn
605-310-3417 | info@sdflorists.org
