South Dakota Florists Association
2026 Convention
February 27th - March 1st
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Convention & Membership Registration
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Convention Itinerary
Friday February 27th
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Saturday February 28th
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Sunday March 1st
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Vendor Registration & Vendor Letter
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Convention Hotel
Ramkota Hotel | 605-224-6877
Mention SDFA for room rates
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Convention Sponsors
Thank you to our convention sponsors for your contributions to SDFA!
We appreciate you!
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North American Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist
Len Busch Roses
Reliant Ribbon​​
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Design Competitions
Must be current SDFA member/employee to enter design competitions.
Judging will be during Pasque design competition Sunday morning.
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Please include a printed sign/notecard with your design including the following information: Design Level, Your Design's Name, Designer's Name, Business Name & Cell Phone Number.
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Level 1: Under 2 years floral experience.
Create a design with theme: "Roses, Riches, Roulette"
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, March 1st at registration desk
Cash prize of $100 for first place
Level 2: 2-5 years floral experience
Create a design with theme: "Roses, Riches, Roulette"
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, March 1st 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: "Roses, Riches, Roulette"
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, March 1st at registration desk
Design-off between the top 3 individuals will be Sunday, March 2nd at 9:30am
Winner will be 2025 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.
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Showcasing experienced designers using advanced design and techniques and principles and elements.
Create a design/collection featuring theme: "Roses, Riches, Roulette"
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, March 1st at registration desk
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Additional Contests
Centerpiece Contest
Create a design with the theme: "Roses, Riches, Roulette"
Wholesale cost under $60 | Must include name & detailed cost sheet including props
Size no more than 11" in diameter and 9" tall*
*Can be taller IF you can see your table mates under the flowers
Must be placed NO later than 6p
1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
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Costume Contest
Saturday March 1st during meeting/dinner
1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25
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Stage & Hands On Designers
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Questions?
Contact: Kim Sogn
605-310-3417 | info@sdflorists.org
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