As we look ahead to the 2026 season, growers across the globe can expect another exciting year filled with trials, open houses, key trade shows, and opportunities to connect with the PanAmerican Seed team. Below is your at-a-glance guide to the major events happening throughout the year — including dates already confirmed and those still pending.
Bookmark this list and check back as additional details are announced!
January
Week 4 — January 21–23, 2026
TPIE – Tropical Plant International Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Start the year strong with one of the industry's most vibrant showcases of foliage and tropical innovation.
February
Week 9 — February 23-27, 2026
Dutch Pansy and Viola Trials in Hem, The Netherlands
You are welcome to visit PanAmerican Seed’s Pansy and Viola Trials! Please contact your local area manager to schedule your visit.
March
Week 13 — March 24–27, 2026
California Spring Trials (CAST) in Santa Paula, California, USA
A premier opportunity to see the latest breeding introductions and garden performance.
April
Week 15 — April 8-10, 2026
Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan
Find innovation in the horticulture industry from cut flowers to tree and shrub seedlings, as well as technical solutions to countryside arrangements.
Week 16/20 — April 18-May 11, 2026
Shanghai (International) Flower Show in Shanghai, China
Held at the Shanghai Botanical Garden, find inspiration in creative landscapes and flower displays.
Week 17 — April 20-24, 2026
Ball Akiko Open House in Mexico
Listen to presentations and receive new product information from our regional team in Mexico.
Week 18 — April 28-May 1, 2026
Dutch Spring Trials 2026 in Hem, The Netherlands
Attention growers and young plant producers: Be the first to see our new varieties of 2027! By appointment only.
May
Week 20 — May 11-16, 2026
BJFC Flower Show in Beijing, China
An annual showcase of exciting new plant varieties.
June
Week 23 — June 2-4, 2026
Southern Garden Tour (USA)
Explore the premier trial gardens of the South!
Including: • Young’s Plant Farm • University of Georgia • Metrolina Greenhouses
Week 24 — June 9-12, 2026
FlowerTrials 2026 in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, The Netherlands
Schedule an appointment to see the 56+ pot and bedding plant breeders showcasing their latest innovations in horticulture.
Week 25 — June 17, 2026
Darwin Perennials Day in West Chicago, Illinois, USA
Visit The Gardens at Ball to explore the very best of what the industry has to offer in perennials and ornamental shrubs.
Week 26 — Date TBD
New Blooms Canada
July
Week 28/29 — July 11–14, 2026
Cultivate’26 in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Make reservations to the premier educational and trade show event in North America!
Week 31/32 — July 27–August 7, 2026
Michigan Garden Tour
Including: • Michigan State Trial • Neil Mast Trial • Four Star Growers Trial • DGI Propagators Trial • Walters Gardens Trial • Raker-Roberta’s
Week 31 — July 30–31, 2026
Ball Seed Customer Days in West Chicago, Illinois, USA
North Americas’ premier Summer field trials event at The Gardens at Ball! Featuring 3,000 plants from 90 different breeding companies, discover the annual and perennial gardens over nine spectacular acres in West Chicago.
August
Week 32 — August 7, 2026
Plantpeddler Trial in Cresco, Iowa, USA
This Variety Day is an open house event featuring the latest varieties of plants.
Week 33 — August 12, 2026
Manitoba Ball University and Vanstone Trials in Canada
Join Vanstone Nurseries and our team in Canada to hear expert presentations at this summer event.
September
Week 34 — Date TBD
Landscape Ontario
Week 37 — Date TBD
Eastern Canada Event
Week 37 — Date TBD
Nurseryland Event
Week 38/39 — September 18-20, 2026
Kunming International Flower and Plants Expo in Beijing, China
Covering the whole floral industry chain, the show is poised to be a top industry fanfare to drive industry growth in Asia.
Week 39 — September 21-25, 2026
Viola and Pansy Trials in Hem, The Netherlands
You are welcome to visit PanAmerican Seed’s Pansy and Viola Trials! Please contact your local area manager to schedule your visit.
October
Week 41 — October 7–8, 2026
Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
A must-attend event for greenhouse growers across North America.
November
Week 45 — November 3-5, 2026
Trade Fair 2026 in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
A must for any grower, retailer, or young plant producer! Mark your calendars to visit the heart of the Dutch Flower Industry.
Week 46 — November 9-13, 2026
Qingzhou Flower Show in Shandong Province, China
Spreading joy, colour and inspiration, discover this plant and flower exhibition.
As dates continue to be finalized, PanAmerican Seed will share updates so you always have the latest event information at your fingertips.