June 10th and June 11th, 2023
Peony Flower and Artistic Design Exhibition
“A Tapestry of Peonies”
Bachman’s on Lyndale Heritage Room
6010 Lyndale Ave South
Minneapolis, MN
MPS will host its annual cut flower and artistic design show. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Hours: Saturday, June 10th, 1PM to 5PM.
Sunday, June 11th, 10AM to 4PM
MPS members and peony growers will display their best flowers in a judged show. Anyone can exhibit peonies. Setup begins on Friday, June 9th at 3PM. See the following schedule for show rules: 2023 Exhibition Schedule
June 18th, 2023
Minnesota Peony Society Picnic
Pamela Park
4303 West 58th St., Edina 55424
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Our picnic will be held in the park building at Pamela Park in Edina on Sunday, June 18th
(Father’s Day) from 10 am to 2 pm. We look forward to sharing this year’s peony
growing and showing experiences. David and Linette Sorrentino will be presenting awards won at our show “Tapestry of Peonies.” You may bring your own lunch or check out the box lunch selections on this page. Just $7.00 each.
This year also marks the return of our popular dessert contest! Look through your recipe files and think about what you would like to make and share with our members. There will be a prize for the top vote getting dessert! There have been a lot of tasty treats presented by members in the past. We look forward to more this year!
Box lunch choices from Jimmy John’s $7.00 each:
Please choose from the following by June 12th.
► Ham and Cheese
► Roast Beef
► Tuna Salad
► Turkey
► Vegetarian
Chips and beverages will also be included with each of the choices. You may pay for the lunch with cash or check at the door. Reserve your choice(s) no later than June 12th by contacting:
Kathy Julius at 612-834-6354 (text or call)
Or email at mnwhizkd@earthlink.net.
September 30, 2023
Minnesota Peony Society Fall Auction
Bachman’s on Lyndale Heritage Room
6010 Lyndale Ave South
Minneapolis, MN
Hours: 1PM to 3PM
Returning again is the fall auction of select bare root peonies and other peony related items. This a fundraiser for MPS, a not for profit plant society for the peony enthusiast. All proceeds are used to fund events and promote the education and social communication of the genus Peony.
The auction is a chance to acquire new and rare as well as well known varieties to add to your garden. MPS is planning an educational seminar before the auction. In the past we have had speakers or hands on demonstrations such as how to dig and divide a peony. More information will follow.