The last day to register for the Medley of Roses – ARS National Convention & Rose Show is September 8, 2026. Sign up soon!
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!
New Vendor – Come to The Rose Doctor’s Clinic
The Rose Doctor’s Clinic is an Extension and Outreach booth where we will answer questions about rose rosette disease and other common rose diseases. We will have printed copies of our publications on rose rosette disease available for visitors.
Participants are welcome to bring diseased photos or plant samples to discuss with your “Rose Doctor”, Dr. Nar Ranabhat, Assistant Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Tennessee. Stop by to share your experiences, including strengths, challenges, opportunities and threats facing your rose garden or the rose industry with Dr. Ranabhat.
And it is FREE!!
Friday Night at the Convention – Let’s go to the Grand Ole Opry
On Friday, October 2, 2026, after attending the Welcome Reception, plan to continue the evening with the Grand Ole Opry Birthday Weekend, featuring the Oak Ridge Boys and Ricky Skaggs.
The Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show Welcome Reception will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the reception before heading to the Grand Ole Opry at the Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214, just approximately 15 minutes from the Sheraton.
One of Brad Jalbert’s Exciting New Introductions
Brad recently shared a preview of one of his outstanding new introductions, ‘Double Ambre’. This exceptional variety has proven itself in both hot, dry climates and damp, rainy conditions. Despite its very double blooms, ‘Double Ambre’ is totally unaffected by heavy rains — a remarkable achievement—and it is also exceptionally long – lasting as a cut rose.
Silent Auction! Beautiful, Original Hand Painted Rose Picture
Plan to do some shopping at the Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention and Rose Show. There will be plenty of items in the Silent Auction (Friday evening and Saturday morning) to pique your interest. One of our favorite is a rose picture hand painted by Nashville Rose Society member, Laudi McDonald – the finished size is 16 by 19 with frame. Lodi is her artistic name.
Monday, August 17, 6:30-8:00pm CDT – Understanding the Medley of Roses Show Schedule
Whether you’re planning to exhibit or just curious about how a rose show works, you won’t want to miss this special Zoom presentation by Mary Ann Hext, ARS Master Rosarian, member of the Bowling Green Rose Society, Nashville Rose Society, and Rose Show Judge.
Mary Ann will walk us through the Medley of Roses Show Schedule for the upcoming ARS National Convention, explaining:
- The three show divisions
- Show rules and how they apply
- Selected classes in Horticulture, Arrangements, and Photography
- Tips to help you understand the schedule and feel more confident about participating