Sacramento Digs Gardening: Mum’s the word! Sacramento club celebrates 77th annual show

These mums offer plenty to talk about – in all shapes, sizes and colors. See for yourself at the 77th annual Sacramento Chrysanthemum Show and Sale at Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park.

This weekend, Nov. 16 and 17, the Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society will fill Shepard Center with this favorite fall flower. In 13 distinct flower forms, mums come in virtually every color except blue and true black plus many combinations.

"Come enjoy our show and write down your wish list for the rooted cutting sale May 2025," says the club, which will propagate many of the mum varieties on display.

Learn how to grow and care for mums, one of the best plants for fall color in Sacramento. Take some mums home, too; the club will offer scores of potted mums – just about ready to pop. They make perfect decorations or gifts for Thanksgiving. Come early for the best selection.

Show hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Parking and admission are free.

Shepard Center is located at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, in McKinley Park.