Class Application

We are looking for fun interactive classes that visitors to the farm can take while on an outing to enjoy the dahlias. We would like to offer all types of classes from painting to DIY to yoga. We are looking for professional instructors who are comfortable in front of a group who have experience teaching their talent and want to share it! We offer an indoor classroom during the festival with tables and chairs. All yoga classes are offered before or after hours on the grass. We would love to know what talent you have to share with our guests!

Class applications for the 2026 Annual Dahlia Festival are being accepted. Scheduling will begin in January for Summer 2026.

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Contact Name*

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Address*

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Phone*

Email*

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Tell us about your Class, etc...

Class Name*

Type*

-If you are offering multiple class types, please fill out a form for each of the class types.

What do you mean by other?

-Provide a short class type

Class Fee*

-This is the proposed fee for the participants. Ticketing is provided by Swan Island Dahlias, and from the ticket sales, 70% goes to the artist/instructor, 30% goes to Swan Island Dahlias.

Max Number of Participants*

Please enter a number from 5 to 25.

Minimum Age of participants*

Please enter a number from 5 to 99.

Length of Class (in hours)*

Please enter a number from 1 to 5.

Class description*

-We need a good description of the proposed class. Information that is often useful is: -What the participant will do during the class? -What the participant will take home from the class? -What is the appropriate age group?

Tell us about yourself*

-We need to get to know the artist, tell us a little about yourself. Please write this in the third person.

Requirements (i.e. Space, Power, Tables)*

When are you available...

Availability Dates*

-Please fill in the dates you would be available during August and September, Wednesday through Sunday, to teach your class, along with the preferred times. Please specify what time your prefer for your class (10 am or 2 pm or either.)

Image Upload

Please upload photos of the class, artist/instructor, project in progress, finished project, and your logo.

Photos*

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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, heic, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 GB, Max. files: 10.

Your Web & Social Handles...

Website...

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Instagram handle...

Facebook Page...

Frequently Asked Questions:

What we provide:

Swan Island Dahlias will provide the customers, the power, trash/recycling, and an adorable setting.

Hours:

We are open 5 days a week in August & September and Labor Day, 9 am-5:30 pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Classes are typically scheduled at 10 am or 2 pm (or times can be adjusted)

Separate Application Form for each class:

If you are offering or would like us to consider multiple different class types, please submit a separate form for each class type.

Fee:

All class fees, scheduling and ticketing are provided by Swan Island Dahlias, and from the ticket sales, 70% goes to the artist/instructor, 30% goes to Swan Island Dahlias.

Mandates:

Swan Island Dahlias and all vendors are required to follow state guidelines and mandates while on farm property.

When do you book your summer events:

We begin accepting applications for each summer festival from November through March 15th. Contracts are sent in late March/early April. All applications received outside of this timeframe will be kept for a waitlist/cancellation spot. To reserve your spot, you'll need to return a signed contract by the specified date noted in the contract.

Class Application We are looking for fun interactive classes that visitors to the farm can take while on an outing to enjoy the dahlias. We would like to offer all types of classes from painting to DIY to yoga. We are looking for professional instructors who are comfortable in front of a group who have […]