Dahlia Show marks 60 years in city
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September 3, 2026
Dick Westfall is a Marysville resident and vice chairman of the Annual Dahlia Show. He has been growing dahlias since 1961 and won many showcases across the country including a best of show award in Wooster back in 2021. He continues to grow dahlias despite recently turning 93. Westfall is pictured above among dahlia flowers at last year’s show at the Marysville YMCA. The show returns for its 60th anniversary this weekend at the YMCA. (Photo submitted)

Dahlia Show marks 60 years in city

By Kyle Meddles 

The Annual Dahlia Show celebrates its 60th year of bringing the kaleidoscopic flowers to Marysville this weekend.

The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society kicks off its two-day show at the Marysville Family YMCA, 1150 Charles Lane, on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be ...

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