California State Floral Association

Excited to see that Donald Yim AIFD is returning to Califlora this November! See you all in Sacramento!

It’s a GOLDEN STATE of MIND this November at the 2026 CaliFlora Convention!
Mark your calendars and get the information here:

CaliFlora Convention 2026 - Golden State of Mind - California State Floral Association Join us for the annual CaliFlora convention, hosted by the California State Floral Association, from November 6th to 7th at Cal Expo. This exciting event will feature renowned floral designer Donald Yim, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, sponsored by Smithers-Oasis,…Continue Reading »

Register now for the California Certifield Florist Exam & Prep Classes!!

The California Certified Florist Program, underwritten by CSFA, is a statewide certification program that evaluates and accredits the craftsmanship and professional skill level of florists in California.

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UPCOMING EXAMS

CCF Hands-On Exam:
• Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
• Cal Expo Sacramento, CA

CCF Online Written Exam:
• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 & Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Virtual

REGISTRATION

Early Registration:
$435 Exam Fee CSFA members
$535 Exam Fee non-members

Registration rates after 10/15/26:
$475 CSFA Members
$575 non-Members

Annual CSFA/CCF Dues are required to remain in good standing and retain CCF credentials.

Registration closes 11/3/2026

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:https://calstatefloral.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-CCF-Exam-Registration-Form.pdf
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UPCOMING PREP CLASSES

Northern California Hands-On Workshop:
• Friday, October 16, 2026
• 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
• Modesto Jr. College

Zoom Information Session:
• Tuesday, October 6, 2026
• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION

Northern California Hands-On Workshop Registration:

Early Registration:
$205 CSFA Member
$255 Non-Member

Registration after 9/30/2026:
$255 CSFA Member
$330 Non-Member

Registration closes 10/8/26

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:https://calstatefloral.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CCF-Nor-Cal-Prep-Class-Registration-Sheet-2026-1.pdf
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Learn more about the California Certified Florist Program by visiting our website: https://calstatefloral.com/exam/

SAVE THE DATE: CaliFlora Convention 2026

🗓️ Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 7th

📍California State Fairgrounds | 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815

Join us for floral industry knowledge, floral design workshops, designer competitions, and industry relationships worth their weight in gold!

REGISTRATION:

CSFA Paid Member: $575
Non-Member: $675
FFA Student: $250

Registration includes all floral design workshops and materials, Donald Yim Aifd Pfci floral design show and workshop, dinner on Friday, Flora Fresh Inc. and Floral Supply Syndicate tours on Friday, and lunch on Saturday.

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Friday November 6th

Location: CA State Fairgrounds 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA
95815
• CCF examination
• FFA floral design workshops
• Top 10 & Student design competitions

Location: Floral Supply Syndicate 925 Fee Dr. Sacramento, CA 95815 &
Flora Fresh Inc. 1127 Fee Dr. Sacramento, CA 95815
• Floral Supply Syndicate tour followed by Flora Fresh tour
• Conference welcome social and dinner
• Awards for Top 10 & student competitions

Saturday November 7th

Location: CA State Fairgrounds 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA
95815
• Vendor booths open, viewing of CCF, Top 10, and student designs
• Floral workshops
• Lunch on site & Vendor fair
• Lead floral designer show- Donald Yim, AIFD, CFD, PFCI
• Donald Yim floral design workshop

Detailed information on workshop topics and schedule times TBD

Full conference schedule and registration forms coming soon!

Click here to download save the date flyer:https://calstatefloral.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Califlora-Flyer.pdf

📆SAVE THE DATE📆
CALIFLORA 2025
NOVEMBER 7 - 9, 2025
CAL EXPO/SACRAMENTO

Join us for:
📄CCF Testing
🧑‍🏫Hands-On Design Workshops
💐Brilliant Design Shows
🥇Student & Top Ten Design Competitions

📢Calling All High School Students In or 🌼💐

We have a opportunity for YOU!

Gain hands-on experience in the floral industry! As a volunteer, you’ll help prepare our floral booth, assist with organizing materials, and support professional florists behind the scenes. This is a rare opportunity to observe talented florists in action, learn design techniques, ask questions, and make valuable industry connections. Whether you're passionate about floral design or just curious about the field, this experience is a
perfect way to grow your skills and knowledge in a fun, real-world setting!

Dates:
July 11-27 , 2025

Shifts:
Mon-Thurs: 1pm-5pm
Fri-Sun: 9am-1pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAFAC23A2F4CE9-56917261-california #/