Noticed a few folks had interest in attending a hosta convention.

How about joining/attending a local hosta society!

Here is info on the Iowa Russ O'Harra Hosta Society

Russ O'Harra Hosta Society ROHS 2013 fall mtg - October 13th @ Iowa Arboretum, noon - 4:00 PM / speaker Josh Spece. Meeting is pot luck hosted by Marilyn & Deke Gliem and open to members and guests or those interested in becoming a ROHS member. http://www.rohs.org

Russ 'O Harra Hosta Society also has a Facebook page if you care to check it out.