Registration Notes

  1. Multiple registrants can be entered during the same online registration session. Save the information for each registrant by clicking the SAVE REGISTRANT button. You then will have the option to Add Another Registrant or to Continue to Billing. 
  2. Payment may be made by credit card or check. There are NO ADDED FEES for payment by Credit Card.
  3. To complete your Registration, click the SUBMIT button. You will receive an immediate Confirmation of your Registration by email. Your Confirmation also will include a link for booking a hotel room, and information for paying by check.

Questions or Cancellations?

Contact the Convention Registrar, Mona Keehn, at: [email protected] if you have any questions, or if you must cancel your registration. Full refunds offered on or before June 30, 2023. No refunds on or after July 1.

Early-Bird Bonus

Sorry, the Early-Bird Bonus has expired.

The first 75 registrants who complete their registration by May 1, 2023 will receive an additional gift plant, Hosta 'Candy Kisses.' 

Register early to take advantage of this offer!

Registration Fees

Registration: $149.
Late Registration (ON or AFTER July 1, 2023): $175.


  • Includes all Convention activities and Friday & Saturday dinners.

    Sorry, registration for the Thursday evening Picnic at Camp Creek Farm is now closed.

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    Please make a selection for your Friday evening dinner.

    Please make a selection for your Saturday evening dinner.

    • We will provide a Convention Attendee List in your Convention Welcome Bag. Please indicate your agreement to publish your name, City, State and Email address to all Convention attendees.

    Friday Evening Hosta Auction

    Hosta Show

    Click HERE to view or download the Hosta Show Rules.

    Hosta Show Entries

    Please indicate the approximate number of entries you plan to submit in each Division. There is a limit of 20 entries per exhibitor for Cut Leaf Division I. If you have any questions, please refer to the show schedule, or contact the Hosta Show Cochair, Cindy Tomashek, at: [email protected].

    Click HERE to view or download the Hosta Show Rules.

    Judging Clinic I

    Click HERE to view or download the Official AHS Judges Handbook.

    Rod Kuenster Hosta Seed Growers Seedling Show

    Click HERE to download the Entry Form and Rules.

    If you have any questions, contact Rod Kuenster at: [email protected].

    Hotel Information

    Book your room at the Rochester Best Western Hotel. A special rate of $139 plus taxes includes breakfast and is available to Convention attendees. The discounted rate is valid through June 30, 2023. You must make room reservations directly with the hotel.

    Complete your Convention Registration first. Then, reserve your room by clicking the Hotel link on your Registration Confirmation or on the Convention Home Page, which will take you to the Hotel's online booking site. You also can book a room by calling the Hotel directly at 507-289-8866. Be sure to mention the group name "Midwest Hosta Convention" for the special Convention room rate.

    COVID-19 Information

    State and local recommended guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be followed.

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    You may make payment by Credit Card or Check. There are no additional fees for payment by Credit Card.

    Payment by Check requires you to mail your check to the Registrar (mailing address below) within 2 days of completing the online registration form.

    Save the information you just entered by clicking the SAVE REGISTRANT button below. Then you will have the option to Add Another Registrant, or to Proceed to Billing.

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