Attendees get a chance to tour multiple private and/or public gardens; attend educational seminars; compete in the accredited Hosta Show; attend Hosta Judges Clinics; shop vendors featuring the latest and greatest hosta additions, companion plants, or garden-themed accessories; bid in the AHS auction for that unique “must have” hosta; and best of all, get together with old friends and make new ones in Hostatality. In addition, the AHS Board of Directors meets, the annual business meeting is held, and annual awards are presented.