Event Gallery

Snapshots from our vibrant camellia events.

Debbie Ellis Camellia
Debbie Ellis Camellia
Camellia Show Flowers
Camellia Show Flowers
Jay's Surprise Camellia
Jay's Surprise Camellia

Upcoming Events

DECEMBER MEETING

Join us as we finish up the last meeting of 2025, indulge in a delightful feast of homemade goodness, and participate in a hilariously chaotic White Elephant gift exchange—where the best gift is definitely the most mysteriously wrapped one!

When: December 21, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608,Gainesville, FL

JANUARY CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE

When: January 3-4, 2026

Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608,Gainesville, FL

Come view over a thousand blooms at our Camellia Show which takes place inside Kanapaha Gardens. Saturday: 1:00–5:00 PM and Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. There is a small entry fee to the Gardens ($12 for Adult general admission and $7 for children ages 5-13). You can view thousands of blooms, visit our educational displays, and talk to local growers.

Interested in purchasing a camellia or two? Our annual sale takes place within the circle drive at Kanapaha Gardens. The register opens on Saturday at 9AM, and will close at 5PM or until supplies last. Just over 800 camellias available, priced between $20 and $45. Rare, historic, and locally grown varieties. Something for every yard or patio!

Do you have camellias blooming right now and want to enter them into competition? Entry window begins Saturday, January 3 from 7:30AM-9:45AM. All skill levels, open to the public, judged by our seasoned GCS judges. Contact us at acsgville@gmail.com for more information.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 2pm, September through April. Meeting location is at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens inside of the GRU Conference room. Occasionally a meeting time will change to accommodate a celebration or program. Any change will be noted on this site and on our facebook page.