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~ Orchid Shows & Events Calendar by Month ~ Last Updated: 02/20/2010 |
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Want to smile all day? Attend an orchid show or event where you can see the world's most beautiful flowering plants - orchids! Orchid societies can add there show or event to our growing calendar by sending us a note. We will happily add your orchid show or event to our growing list. Please submit listings via our Contact Form> Orchid Shows by Date: January January 24 The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Hosts the Annual Orchid Show The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History hosts the annual orchid show, this time with a theme that celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Darwin. The English naturalist used orchids to help forge his ideas about evolution and ultimately wrote a book about fertilizing the plants. The show, which opens Jan. 24, includes several types of orchids and a piece of amber that encloses a now-extinct bee carrying orchid pollen; it also features displays about orchids that look like female bees or mimic bee pheromones to speed the pollination process. Free. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily through April 26. Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. January 24 & 25 Winter Carnival Orchid Show ~ January 24 & 25 Escape to a tropical wonderland with the largest display of privately owned orchids in the region During the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, winter and all it's glory, snow, ice and frigid temperatures, are celebrated. One event stands out and gives attendees a way to escape to the tropics without even getting on a plane, the Winter Carnival Orchid Show at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory January 24 and 25. The Winter Carnival Orchid Show will be held on January 24 and 25 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Saint Paul from 10am to 4pm . Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger. For more information contact Michael Dyda at michael1027us@yahoo.com. The Orchid Society of Minnesota (OSM) is organized and operated for educational pur poses and seeks to introduce people to the beauty, variety and complexity of orchids by shows, meetings, plant sales and speakers. OSM educates people about culture, conservation, propagation and care of orchids. OSM meets the third Saturday of every month at 1pm in the Heritage Room at Bachman's -6010 Lyndale Ave South , Minneapolis . New members are always welcome. From information, visit www.orchidsocietyofminnesota.com. January 24 & 25 The Triad Orchid Society Show of Greensboro, NC will be held at the Greensboro Council of Garden Club near the Natural Science Center. The dates and times are as follows: Orchid Growers Guild Show , Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI. Contact: Judy Stevenson, 222 S. Kenosha, Madison, WI 53705; (608) 231-3163; judy_stevenson@sbcglobal February February 6 - April 11 Orchid Daze: Towers of Flowers Be inspired by towering columns and walls spilling with fragrant orchids. Exotic beauties soar with lush green and silver foliage to create stunning living mosaics in the Fuqua Orchid Center. An annual tradition since 2003, Orchid Daze highlights the Garden's world-renowned orchid collection. The largest of its kind in the United States, the collection contains approximately 10,000 specimens. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. April 11. Garden admission is $15 for adults, $12 seniors and children 3-17, and free to children younger than 3 and Atlanta Botanical Garden members. 1345 Piedmont Ave., NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org . February 6 Flora Filipina Expo, Orchidarium Par, Quezon City Hall Grounds, Phillipines, Orchidarium Park, Quezon City Hall, East Avenue corner Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City. Through the leadership of the Philippine Orchid Society (POS), the country’s various garden clubs and the major key players of the ornamental plant industry will convene in this prestigious event at the iconic heart of Quezon City. Call: Tel. +(632) 929-4425 Visit: http://philippineorchidsocietyph.org/beta1/ February 6 Kew Gardens is hosting a month-long orchid festival to showcase thousands of exotic orchids and tropical plants. The Tropical Extravaganza festival is being held in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and will open on Saturday. It features a tiered "biodiversity" island, decorated with hundreds of varieties of orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums. Some of the plants were bought fresh from Denmark, two weeks before the start of the festival. It runs from Saturday 6 February to Sunday 7 March. For more information, visit: http://www.kew.org/ February 6-7 Orchid Quest at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on February 6-7. Over 20 orchid vendors from the Midwest and East Coast will be selling their exotic blooming orchids. You will be able to find everything you need to take care of your new orchid plants including literature, growing media, fertilizer, orchid pots, and more. Come see this multi-dimensional show.For details, visit the Orchid Growers' Guild website. February 7 Riverside/San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Register and preview orchids before bidding starts at 6 p.m. 951-652-8015 or 909-985-8737. February 5-8 Deep Cut Orchid Society Show at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. For directions call 732-264-0256.Deep Cut Orchid Society meets the second Tuesday every month at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, The public is invited to the meetings, free of charge. February 7-8 Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 38th Annual Orchid Show & Sale; "Gallery of Orchids" February 7th & 8th, 2009 Zilker Botanical Gardens Center 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 (512) 477-8672 Show & Plant Sale: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday. This year we are very proud to present the 38th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from the 9 vendors, and society members. Need flowers for Valentines Day...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid this year for that special Valentine. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive., Austin, TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/ February 12 - March 14 The Southern Ontario Orchid Society holds its annual Valentine's Day Weekend show Feb. 13 and 14 at the Toronto Botanical Garden. 777 Lawrence Ave. East at Leslie Street, Toronto, ON OVER 30,000 ORCHID BLOOMS! 6,000 sq. ft. of Orchids • Artistic Displays • Orchid Plants For Sale Gift Items • Art & Photography Displays • Guided Tours & Free Seminars It's open to the public 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $10. www.soos.ca February 15-17 February February February Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show, Singing River Mall, Gautier, MS. Contact: Glen ladnier, 15559 Village, Biloxi, MS 39532; (228) 392-0919; gladnier@yahoo.com. February 16-17 Miami Valley Orchid Society Show, Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH. Contact: Dave Brown, 30 Country Manor Ln.Apt B, Centerville, OH 45458; (937) 436-1706; dmbrown1313@sbcglobal.net. February 16-17 Batavia Orchid Society Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester, Wheaton, IL. Contact: Wilda Kintop, 328 S. Harrison, Batavia, IL 60510; (630) 879-2811 wildakintop@comcast.net. February 16 Paphiopedilum Forum, USDA National Arboretum, 24th and R Streets NE, Washington, DC. Contact: Bill & Lynn Goldner, 5810 Huntingtown Rd., Huntingtown, MD 20639; (410) 286-2664; woodstream@chesapeake.net. Febuary 20-21 — Gardena Cymbidium Club’s 23rd annual Cymbidium Orchid Show will be held at the Nakaoka Memorial February 19-21 Orchid Fair presented by the Orchid Society of Alberta at the Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta on February 19-21. Join the Orchid Society of Alberta us as we celebrate the art and science of orchid growing with one of the largest orchid show and sales in Canada. The show will feature an array of vendors from across the country and internationally, offering a diverse selection of plants for the beginning grower and avid collector alike. And of course, the show will boast an incredible display of plants grown by western Canadian hobbyists. For more details, visit the Orchid Society of Alberta website. February 27-28 Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Society in Burlington to put Paphiopedilum, Dendrobium, Cymbidium and the like on parade. Open: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.osrbg.ca March Thru March 31 Orchid Society of Nova Scotia Show, Spring Garden Place, 5640 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, NS. Contact: Gail Schwarz, 301 Kings Rd., Wellington, NS B2T1A2; (902) 860-0115; rschwarz@hfx.eastlink.ca. March 1-2 Northeastern Wisconsin Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk, 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI. Contact: David Bluma, 621 W. 5th St., Appleton, WI 54911; (920) 428-4595; davidbluma@aol.com. March 1-2 Greater Akron Orchid Society Show, Donzell's Garden Center, 937 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron, OH. Contact: Cathy Green, 2019 36th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709; (330) 492-4534; orchidlady50@hotmail.com. March 1-2 Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Show, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH. Contact: Patricia June, March 5794 Butler Warren Rd., Mason, OH 45040; (513) 398-1332; rogerjune@aol.com. March 2-9 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. Contact: Betty Greene, PA Hort. Society, 100 N. 20th St. 5th FL; Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 988-8826. March March 6-9 Puerto Rico Orchid Society Show, Coliseito Pedrin Zorilla, Ave FD Roosevelt, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR. Contact: Ramon Reyes Quinores, OE 21, Atenas St. Sc 10, Santa Juanita; Bayamon, PR 00956; (787) 502-8799. March 7-9 Port St. Lucie Orchid Society Show, Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL. Contact: Laurie S. Hart, 2217 SE Adobe St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952; (772) 337-2126; paddylaurie@bellsouth.net. March 7-9 Maryland Orchid Society Show, Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD. Contact: Bill Scharf, 7768 Fulton School Rd., Felton, PA 17322; (410) 456-1794; bscharf@mskpartners.com. March 7-9 Tampa Bay Orchid Society Show, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Dr., Tampa, FL. Contact: JoAnne Hartzler, 301 Valley Ranch Dr., Lutz, FL 33548; (813) 310-7676; usarealty@msn.com. March 7-9 Malihini Orchid Society Show, Cupertino Square, 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino, CA. Contact: Teresa Cho, 12336 Lolly Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070; (408) 799-6822; tmmcho@yahoo.com; www.malihini.org March 8-9 West Shore Orchid Society Show, Strongsville Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH. Contact: Chester Kieliszek, 224 N. Oakmont Dr., Northfield, OH 44067; (330) 467-3731. March 8-9 Cherry City Orchid Society Show, Capital, 1955 Dallas Highway, Salem, OR. Contact: Sherren L. Wargnier, 6565 St. Louis Rd. NE, Gervais, OR 97026; (503) 792-3546; sherrenwarg@prodigy.net. March 8-9 Key West Orchid Society Show, West Martello Tower, Key West, FL. Contact: Jay Pfahl, 301 Duval St., Key West, FL 33040; (305) 294-1101; jfal@sprynet.com. March 8-9 Central California Orchid Society Show, Sierra Vista Mall, 1060 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA. Contact: Edward D. Plank, 341 West Bluff Ave., Fresno, CA 93711; (559) 440-1861. March 8-9 Orchid Society of the Royal Botanical Gardens Show, Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington, Ontario. Contact: Jane Johnstone, RR #2, 716 Lynn Valley Rd, Port Dover, Ont.; (519) 428-9913; rjjohnstone@sympatico.ca. March 8-9 Five Cities Orchid Society Show, South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA. Contact: Eric Holenda, 1690 Primavera Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444; (805) 929-5749; cbh@charter.net. March 8-9 Springfield Orchid Society Show, Southside Senior Center, 2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO. Contact: Nathan Bell, 2474 Lakeshore Dr., Branson, MO 65616; (417) 348-0865; nbell@cofo.edu. March 8-9 *Cayman Islands Orchid Society Show, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, 367 Botanic Road, Grand Cayman. Contact: Andrew Guthrie, PO Box 203, Grand Cayman KY1-1701; (345) 947-9462 ext 21; guthrie@candw.ky. March 8-17 Taiwan Orchid Grower Association. Contact: Norman Fang, 11039 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair, CA 91763; (909) 627-9515; norman@orchids.com. March 8-9 Tucson Orchid Society Show, Green Things Nursery, 3235 E. Allen Rd., Tucson, AZ. Contact: Wes Addison, 6650 N. Los Arboles Cir., Tucson, AZ 85704; (520) 327-5025; wesadd@cpatucson.com. March 12 - 15 The Atlanta Orchid Society presents their Orchid Show and Sale at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Come see beautiful exhibits of orchids, meet with various orchid vendors and other orchid lovers and choose some for your own collection! Date: Friday - Sunday, March 13 - 15 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30357 In the Day Hall, Atlanta Botanical Gardens. For information contact: Roy Harrow phone: 770-434-8059 The Fuqua Orchid House in the Atlanta Botanical Garden is an amazing experience for the orchid lover. While at the Garden visit the Orchid Daze, Gorgeous Meets Glass exhibition, and view the interplay of beautiful orchids and contemporary art glass. Click here for details March 13,14,15 Tampa Bay Orchid Show & Sale 3 Days of Orchid Overload! Friday, Saturday & Sunday -March 13,14,15 ~ at the Bayanihan Arts & Events Center 14301 Nine Eagles Dr, Tampa FL 33626 March 14-16 Greater Pensacola Orchid Society Show, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Corner of Mobile Hwy & Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL. Contact: Mary Roberts, 9525 Pinecone Dr., Cantonment, FL 32533; (850) 477-4935; macr813@bellsouth.net. March 14-16 Naples Orchid Society Show, United Church of Christ, 5200 Creyton Rd., Naples, FL. Contact: Frank Ginocchio, 310 Howser lane, Napls, FL 34102; (239) 403-7155; f.ginocchio@comcast.net. March 14-15 *Lord Fairfax Orchid Society Show, Apple Blossom Mall, Interstate 81 & US Rt. 50, Winchester, VA. Contact: Barbara Lewis, ourpond@visuallink.com. March 14-16 *Paducah Orchid Society Show, Kentucky Oaks Mall, Dillards Court, Paducah, KY. Contact: Reba Bristol, (270) 898-3764; reba@vci.net. March 14-16 Asociacion Costarricense de Orquideologia Show, INCOFER, San Jose, Costa Rica. Contact: Ana C. Rodriguez, PO Box 6351-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica; www.ticorquideas.com; info@ticorquideas.com. March 15-16 Galveston Orchid Society Show, Nessler Community Center, 2012 5th Avenue N., Texas City, TX. Contact: Harriet Davis, 5500 FM 2004 #10, Hitchcock, TX 77563; (409) 986-9419; harri@wt.net. March 15-16 South Bay Orchid Society Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 333 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA. Contact: Marla Corey, 1958 W. Summerland, R. Palos Verdes, CA 90275; (310) 833-1918; marlacorey@sbcglobal.net. March 15-16 Michigan Orchid Society Show, Michigan State Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI. Contact: Diane Burton, 10805 Oxbow Lake Shores, White Lake, MI 48386; (248) 698-3045; dianepburton@comcast.net. March 15-16 London Orchid Society Show, Western Fair Special Events Bldg., 316 Rectory St., London, Ontario. Contact: Jo-Anne Eadie, RR#3, Komoka, Ont. N0L 1R0; (519) 471-4643; labs.kilworth@rogers.com. March 15 *Orchid Society of Southern California Auction, First Christian Church, 221 S. 6th. Street, Burbank, CA 9150; Doors open at 1:00PM, Auction begins at 2PM; free admission, free door prize raffle, refreshments will be provided. Contact: Krystine Chaparro, President; (818) 845-0492; pres@orchidssc.org For details visit our website at: www.orchidssc.org. March 15-16 Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania Show, Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. Contact: Nancy Kline, 1118 Bay Hill Dr., Gibsonia, PA 15044; (724) 687-9796; nancykline@zoominternet.net. March 21-22 Englewood Area Orchid Society Show, Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Rd., Englewood, FL. Contact: Pam Bombardieri, 522 Boundary Blvd., Rotonda West, FL 33947; (941) 828-0153; pbombardieri@comcast.net. March 21-23 Windward Orchid Society Show, King Intermediate School, 46-155 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI. Contact: Susan Lim, PO Box 23, Kaneohe, HI 96744; (808) 247-7391 susan.lim4@hawaiiantel.net. March 21-22 *Charlottesville Orchid Society Show & Sale, Fashion Square Mall, Rt. 29 North, Charlottesville, VA. Contact: Larry Eicher, (434) 975-4231; tuzlu@att.net. March 28-29 illowa Orchid Society show is on March 28-29. Information is available on our website www.illowaorchids.org Contact person is Dee Haiston 3932 W. Rusholme Davenport, IA 52804 eednderf@msn.com 563-386-3212 March 28-30 Manitoba Orchid Society Show, Assiniboine Park Conservatory, 15 Conservatory Dr., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Contact: Lorne Heshka, 1204 DeGraff Pl., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G1Y8; (204) 663-6850; lheshka@mts.net. March 28-30 St. Thomas-St. John Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel, St. Thomas, VI. Contact: Norma Burke, PO Box 303725, St. Thomas, VI 00803; (340) 775-0384; (340) 513-7590. March 28-30 Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Show, Westgate Mall, 1600 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA. Contact: Timothy Culbertson, 1357 Phelps Ave. #4, San Jose, CA 95117; (301) 641-2556. March 28-30 Longwood Garden Orchid Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Contact: Mary Beth Clarke, 1540 Anne Dr., West Chester, PA 19380; (610) 431-7633; mcrna2go@aol.com. March 28-30 Western North Carolina Orchid Society Show, North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC. Contact: Graham Ramsey, 531 Blackberry Inn Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787; (828) 658-0112; g_ram@yahoo.com. March 29-30 Heart of Dixie Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Research Park, 5903 University Dr., Huntsville, AL. Contact: Deborah Delmas, 1814 Gaslight Way, Huntsville, AL 35801; (256) 534-3332; deb@delmasfamily.net. March 29-30 Orchid Lover's Club of Spring Hill Show, SNPL Lodge, 13383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, FL. Contact: Jim Duerstock, PO Box 3181, Spring Hill, FL 34611; (352) 686-2512; jimd21@tampabay.rr.com. March 29-30 Central Ohio Orchid Society Show, Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH. Contact: Nancy Wagener, 2739 Cline Rd., Columbus, OH 43223; (614) 529-5746; rwagener@columbus.rr.com. March 29-30 Orchid Society of Highlands County Show, Ag-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL. Contact: Ed Fabik, 221 Lakerim Ct., Lake Placid, FL 33852; (863) 465-2830; orchidman124@yahoo.com. March 29-30 Greater Omaha Orchid Society Show, Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE. Contact: Jim Pyrzynski, 2107 Alberta Ave., Bellevue, NE 68005; (402) 734-4112. March 29-30 Illowa Orchid Society Show, Putnam Museum and Imax Theater, 1717 W. 12th Ave., Davenport, IA. Contact: Pat Umland, 4528 11th Ave. C, Moline, IL 61265; (309) 764-3160; palwumla@aol.com. March 29-30 *Napa Valley Orchid Society Show, Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA. Contact: Fredia Lloyd, (707) 224-6233, fredialloyd@aol.com. March 29-30 Oregon Orchid Society Show, Doubletree Lloyd Center Exhibit Hall, 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR. Contact: Lori Rheinberger, 15024 S. Mitchell Lane, Oregon City, OR 97045; (503) 632-4884; lori@bctonline.com. March 29-30 Connecticut Orchid Society Show, West Hartford Town Hall, West Hartford, CT. Contact: Judith Becker, 432 Undermountain Rd., Salisbury, CT 06068-7102; jbecker@mohawk.net. March 29-30 Orchidexpo 2008, College de Maisonneuve, 2700 Bourbonniere, Montreal, Quebec. Contact: Andre Poliquin, 119 Oakwood, St. Bruno, Que. J3V 3J6; (450) 653-5416; mor-pol@sympatico.ca. April April 2-3 Tampa Bay Orchid Society 2010 Annual Show & Sale At Home With Orchids April 02-03 Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 04 Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Artistic Orchid Displays Books & Magazine Sales Free Workshops & Lectures Daily Raffle Drawings New for 2010 – Scent Station Orchid Growers, Sales & Supplies Registration for plants entered for judging is on Thursday, April 1st from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and on Friday, April 2nd from 10 a.m.-3 pm. This is an American Orchid Society sanctioned show and will be judged by AOS Judges. Please use the registration form from our website for plant entries. Plants are eligible for Ribbons, Trophies and AOS awards. http://tampabayorchidsociety. April 3-4 Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 39th Annual Show & Sale “Easter Orchids” April 3rd & 4th, 2010 Zilker Botanical Gardens Center 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin , Texas 78746 (512) 477-8672 Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday. This year we are very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin . Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S. , so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive ; Austin , TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/ April 3-6 Genesee Region Orchid Society Show, Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY. Contact: Jeff Snyder, 57 Shadowmoor Dr., Fairport, NY 14450; (585) 377-5895; . April 4-6 Arkansas Orchid Society Show, Second Presbyterian Church, I-430 at Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, AR. Contact: Karen Gambel, 11073 Bainbridge Dr., Little Rock, AR 72212; (501) 221-1217; ricknkaren@aristotle.net. April 4-6 Houston Orchid Society Spring Show, Houston Home Show, George Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX. Contact: Don Ghiz, 3217 Amherst St., Houston, TX 77005; (713) 661-1885. April 4-6 San Diego County Orchid Society Show, Scottish Rite Temple, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA. Contact: Ramona Wilson, 14568 Twin Peaks Road, Poway, CA 92064; (858) 748-0731; jeanx2@aol.com. April 4-6 Jamaica Orchid Society Show, Assembly Hall, Mona Campus, Univ. of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. Contact: Claude Hamilton, 31 Kings House Ave., Kingston 6, Jamaica; hamlynorchidsusa@aol.com. April 5-6 Tulsa Orchid Society Show, Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Telsa, OK. Contact: Steven Howard, 3410 S. Peoria Ave. #200, Tulsa, OK 74105; showard@kokoachocolatier.com. April 5-6 Central Florida Orchid Society Show. Contact: Ed Gilliland, 48 Interlaken Rd., Orlando, FL 32804. April 5-6 Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee Show, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville, TN. Contact: Richard Schneider, 608 Hillwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37205; (615) 365-9655 richard.schneider@vanderbilt.edu. April 5-6 Illinois Orchid Society Show, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL. Contact: Sandy Fuller, 352 Cheryl Lane, Palatine, IL 60067; (847) 977-5842. April 5-6 Desert Valley Orchid Society Show, Baker Nursery, 3414 N. 40 St., Phoenix, AZ. Contact: Carol Pelton, 3754 E. Nance Cir., Mesa, AZ 85215; (602) 697-8332; carolpelton@cox.net. April 5-6 Spokane Orchid Society Show, Southside Senior Activity Center, E 3151 27th Ave., Spokane, WA. Contact: Jim Pearce, 7105 S. Craig Rd., Cheney, WA 99004; jpearce4@excite.com. April 8-9 *Union Aficionados a las Orquideas, 5 Muestra - Avenida de Mayo 666, Bs. As., Argentina. Contact: Ana Fischer, 4791-8670/4854-1086; lii@overnet.com.ar. April 11-13 Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society Show, Country Club Mall, 3200 North Island Hwy., Nanaimo, BC. Contact: Mike Miller, 332 McKinnon St., Parksville, BC V9P 1H7; (250) 248-3478; mike.stellamiller@shaw.ca. April 12-13 Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show, Agnes Baptist Elementary School, 1825 Cheyenne Way, Modesto, CA. Contact: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA 95356; (209) 545-4732. April 12-13 Rogue Valley Orchid Society, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1 Peninger Rd., Central Point, OR. Contact: George E. Brown, 215 Renault Ave., Medford, OR 97501; (541) 608-0133; yorgob909@cs.com. April 12-13 Central Indiana Orchid Society Spring Show, Garfield Park Conservatory, 2450 South Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN. Contact: Larry Hill, 6417 W. State Rd. 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176; (317) 729-5896; tsldh@lightbound.com. April 12-13 Ann Arbor Orchid Society Show, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. Contact: Ann Bommarito and Kevin, Griffin PO Box 3006, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3006; annarbororchids@aol.com. April 12-13 Orchidofolie 2008, Envirotron, Universite Laval, 2480 boul. Hochelaga, Sainte-Foy, Quebec. Contact: Daniel Bedard, 425 chemin dulac, Jaune, Quebec G2M 0E6; mormolyca@hotmail.com. April 18-20 Orquicaracas 2008, Centro Sambil, Nivel Acuario, Caracas, Venezuela. Contact: Emmy Indorf, 0212-945-2339, emmyindorf@hotmail.com. April 18-20 Heart O'Texas Orchid Society Show, Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX. Contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Dr., Austin, TX 78748; (512) 280-2271; www.hotos.org; geoffreylfrost@yahoo.. April 19-20 Toronto Artistic Orchid Association Show, Chinese Cultural Center of Greater, Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E, Scarborough, Ont.. Contact: Louisa Fung, 126 Belinda Square, Scarborough, Ont. M1W 3M2; (416) 402-6113; louisafung@rogers.com. April 19-20 Sacramento Orchid Society Spring Show, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento, CA. Contact: Galen Carpenter, 4321 Meadow Cir., Rescue, CA 95672; (530) 672-0776. April 19-20 Tallahassee Orchid Society Show, Doyle Conner Bldg., 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL. Contact: Mary Ann Skalany, 398 Heron Lane, Monticello, FL 32344; (850) 997-1448; hauck6@embarqmail.com. April 19-20 Northwest Orchid Society Show, Olympic Room, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA. Contact: Ellen Covey, 21115 Elbert Rd., Lynnwood, WA 98036; (206) 229-7919; ecovey@u.washington.edu. April 19 *Florida West Coast Orchid Society Auction, Largo Cultural Center's Historic, Feed Store, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL. Contact: Cheryl Finke, (727) 581-3987, cfinke@tampabay.rr.com; www.fwcos.org. April 23-27 Asociacion Orquideologica de Cartago Show, Gimnasio Instituto Tecnologico, 800 este Estadio Fello Meza, Cartago, Costa Rica. Contact: Carlos Granados B., PO Box 1169-7050, Cartago, Costa Rica; (506) 379-1513; cagranados@hotmail.com. April 24-26 Southern Tier Orchid Society Show, Oakdale Mall, Center Court, Reynolds Rd. & Harry L. Dr., Johnson City, NY. Contact: Dee Janis 2 Spurr Avenue Binghamton, NY 13903 607.217.5889, dianejanis@gmail.com April 25-27 Terrebonne Orchid Society Show, Southland Mall, 3038 West Park Ave., Houma, LA. Contact: Ashley Matherne, 118 Retreat Dr., Bourg, LA 70343; (985) 594-4050; abmatherne@hotmail.com. April 25-27 San Joaquin Orchid Society Orchid Fest 2008, Weberstown Mall, 5950 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA. Contact: Anita Cota, 327 West Park St., Stockton, CA 95203; (209) 941-4540. April 26-27 Ottawa Orchid Society Show, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: Marcel Carriere, PO Box 171, Wendover, Ont. M0A 3K0; (613) 673-1807; chipwendover@videotron.ca. April 26-27 Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Show, South Euclid Community Center, 1370 Victory Dr., South Euclid, OH. Contact: Dawn Schlote, 7916 StanhopeKellogsville, Williamsfield, OH 44093; (440) 364-9590. April 26-27 Vero Beach Orchid Society Show, McKee Botanical Gardens, Vero Beach, FL. Contact: Wendy Griffin, (772) 563-0070, irorchids@aol.com. May May 2-4 SWROGA Show, Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR. Contact: Tom Larkin, 9790 Larkin Lane, Rogers, AR 72756; (479) 619-5898; wiprlark@cs.com. May 2-4 *New Mexico Orchid Guild, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Contact: Lillian P. Zilius, (505) 331-0408; www.nmog.org. May 2-4 Vancouver Orchid Society Show, Richmond Curling Rink, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC. Contact: Chris Ostenstad, 110 Harvard Dr., Port Moody, BC; (604) 937-3810; chris@orchidbc.ca. May 2-4 Sociedad Orquidista del Este Show. Contact: Ramon Melendez, PO Box 4309, Bayamon, PR 00958. May 3-4 South Central Washington Orchid Society Show, Manor at Canyon Lakes, 2802 West 35th Ave., Kennewick, WA. Contact: Randy Scheele, 1642 Meadow Hills Dr., Richland, WA 99352; (509) 376-0956; randys001@charter.net. May 3-4 Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society Show, Ag Arena, Penn State Campus, State College, PA. Contact: Cathy Riemer, 434 Chestnut St., Bellefonte, PA 16823; (814) 353-8741. May 3-4 *Brevard County Orchid Society Show, Azan Shrine Center, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL. Contact: Julie Zepf, (321) 777-9837, jfzepf@aol.com. May 3-4 Carmel Orchid Society MayFaire, American Tin Cannery, Pacific Grove, CA. Contact: Ken Ashton, 26966 Laureles Grade Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924; (831) 659-7387; shar_ken@msn.com. May 7 Orchid Society of California Mother's Day Weekend Sale and Mini Show Thousands of orchids for sale. Noon- 6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun. Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. (510) 238-3208. www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com. May 10 Northeast Judging Center Symposium, St. Andrews Episcopel Church, 232 Durham Rd., Madison, CT. Contact: Judy Becker, 432 Undermountain Rd., Salisbury, CT 06068; (860) 435-2263; jbecker@mohawk.net. May 10-11 Volusia County Orchid Society Show, Hester Exhibit Hall, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 East New York Ave., Deland, FL. Contact: Jennifer Reinoso, 58 Fernwood Tr., DeLand, FL 32724; (386) 738-7543; jenorchid@bellsouth.net. May 10-11 Orchid Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania Show, JMC Arena, 423 W 38th St., Erie, PA. Contact: Steven Kidder, 1645 West 39th St., Erie, PA 16509; (814) 866-1830. May 16-18 Redlands Orchid Festival, Redland Fruit and Spice Park, Homestead, FL. Contact: Robert Randall, 26505 SW 203 Ave., Homestead, FL 33031; (305) 245-5565; caribplants@att.net. May 16-18 Memphis Orchid Society Show, Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN. Contact: Alex Kumok, (901) 309-3187; lkrfan@gmail.com. May 24-25 Northwestern Michigan Orchid Society Show, GTC Civic Center, 1213 W. Civic Center Dr., Traverse City, MI. Contact: Margaret Brace, 7015 Hilltop Aven., Traverse City, MI 48686; (231) 883-7994; pbrace@chartermi.net. June 30-June 1 New Orleans Orchid Society Show, Lakeside Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA. Contact: Ann Roth, 12158 Post Oak Rd., Hammond, LA 70403; (225) 294-6652; abroth@bellsouth.net. 31-June 1 *Express Orchid Exhibition, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1350 N. Fourth St., San Jose, CA. Contact: Bruce Davidson, bdavidson@sjcexpress.com, 800-731-9995. Deep Cut Orchid Society to meet June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Guests as well as the public are welcome at no charge. July July 11-13 Baton Rouge Orchid Society Show, Baton Rouge Garden Center, 7950 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Contact: James Jeansonne, 16433 Caesar Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70816; (225) 275-8103; jamesmj@cox.net. Kaimuki Orchid Society’s Orchids for Everyone Plant Sale and Garden Shop $2 Admission (Seniors and Children Free) Kalani High School Gymnasium and Cafeteria 4680 Kalanianaole Highway [Map] KILAUEA, Hawaii Friday, July 18th, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Saturday, July 19th, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Sunday, July 20th, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. CONTACT US BY EMAIL... WRITE TO RALPH AT KOBAYASHR002@HAWAII.RR.COM, OR DAVE AT DAVE986@HAWAII.RR.COM July 27 Central Iowa Orchid Society Speakers Day, Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70 Ave., Johnston, IA. Contact: Elaine Notis, 6008 Redbud Ct., Johnston, IA 50131; (515) 278-9177; enotis@weather.net. August August 3 Coalition for Orchid Species Symposium. Contact: Lou Lodyga, 8100 Sw 88 Ct., Miami, FL 33173; (305) 595-9675; llodyga@comcast.net. The Florida West Coast Orchid Society will meet at Around August 9-10 The organizers of OrchidMania have announced a new date and venue for their orchid sale to benefit HIV/AIDS organizations. The annual event will be held August 9-10 at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park (at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This is a new venue so I am not sure where it will be held each year so visit there site or for more information, call (415) 841-1678 or visit http://www.orchids.org. September September 26-29 *Western Australian Orchid Spectacular and Conference 2008, Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre, WAOS.html. Contact: The Secretary, PO Box 4076, Alexander Heights,WA 6064; teenanm@iinet.net.au. September 26-28 Kentucky Orchid Society Show, Contact: Jim McCulloch, 302 Caroldale Ln., Louisville, KY 40243; jimlou@aol.com. September 27-28 Ridge Orchid Society Show. Contact: Ridge Orchid Society, 2240 Banana Rd., Lakeland, FL 33810. Meets at the October October 1-4 Cathedral Festival of Flowers, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. Admission is free to the exhibition, featuring 20 floral designers from the Bay Area and Europe. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1111 Gough St., San Francisco. Call (415) 567-2020 or visit cathedralflowers.org. October 3-5 Florida West Coast Orchid Society Show, Minnreg Hall, Largo, FL. Contact: Bob Barrett, 2781 Rockledge Lan., Clearwater, FL 33761; (727) 726-1697; rob2781@yahoo.com. The Myriad Botanical Gardens’ annual Orchids in October, For more information, call 297-3995 or go online to www.myriadgardens.com October 9-11 Honolulu Orchid Society Show – (Date & Location updated), McKinley High School Cafeteria, 1039 S King Street, Parking entrance on Pensacola Street, It will be a beautiful show with 13 commercial vendors. Additional details about the orchid culture lectures and other show related topics are forthcoming...please check back in a few weeks.
October 11-12 Niagara Frontier Orchid Society Show. Contact: Joe DiDomenico, diatomite@usa.net. October 10-11 Orchid Show: Orchid displays, supplies, food, music. Fort Pierce Community Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17-18. Free. (772) 461-0735; faith222@comcast.net. October 10-11 The Greater North Texas Orchids Society Show & Sale includes hard-to-find orchids for sale from commercial sources. Also hard-to-grow classes. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road. Free. www.gntos.org. October 10-11 The Orchid Society of Arizona presents its annual orchid show in Liberty Hall at the Arizona State Veteran Home, 4141 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. "Hats Off to Orchids", the theme of this year's show, features blooming display plants showcased in imaginative vignettes; an educational display; raffles; free orchid culture information; sales of plants and orchid-related items; and refreshments. Hours Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM. Free admission to this fun, family event! Visit: www.orchidsocietyaz.org October 10-11 National Capital Orchid Society Show and Sale at the U. S. National Arboretum. Plan to visit, bring friends, see thousands of orchid plants in bloom, see top-quality orchid art, and add to your orchid collection. This is one of the best bloom seasons for orchids, so come prepared for a wonderful selection of orchids to see and buy! Visit: www.ncos.us/ncos October 17 Orchid Friends Sale will be held October 17th, 9 a.m. to noon - new location at 12305 Ridge Rd. Largo., There will be a variety of orchids for sale at budget prices, many in bloom. Tropical plants will also be available for purchase as well as advice on orchid care and culture. This is a great sale. Don't miss it. Call (727) 536-7717 for info. October 17-18 The Fraser Valley Orchid Society will host the Canadian Orchid Congress (COC) meeting and symposium, in conjunction with their annual orchid show and sale, on Oct. 17 and 18 at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Visit www.orchidbc.ca for more show information. October 18-19 Gainesville Orchid Society Show, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL. Contact: Joan MacLeod, 4411 NW 15th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32605; (352) 375-6744; neilmacleod@bellsouth.net. October 31 to Nov. 2 Tampa Orchid Club Show at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue NES107, Tampa, FL 33620-5150 (813) 974-2329 - Fax 974-4808813) 974-2329 Robert Munsch (813) 909-7547 rmunsch1@Verizon.net October 24-25 Kentucky Orchid Society Fall 2009 show: The Kentucky Orchid Society 2009 fall show will be at a new location this year. Following is information about this show: October 24th and 25th, 2009, Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center 2715 Fern Valley Road Louisville Kentucky, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday the 24th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday the 25th. We expect to have about ten vendors selling wonderful orchids and providing information about orchids. We will also have fifteen or more beautifully arranged orchid displays. Educational seminars will be offered on both days, and KOS members will be available throughout the show to answer questions or just talk about their favorite topic – orchids. This show is AOS sanctioned, with ribbon judging on Saturday at 8:00 am followed by AOS judging. For more information about the show contact Jim McCulloch, at KOSfall2009@aol.com October 24-25 Orchidfête hosted by the Eastern Canada Orchid Society at the Days Inn Hotel in Downtown Montreal on October 24 and 25. Our fall orchid extravaganza, with exhibits of plants, cut flower arrangements and educational displays. Judges from the American Orchid Society are on hand to judge individual plants and exhibits and confer AOS awards. Of course, many vendors of orchids and orchid supplies are also present Saturday October 24 from 12:00pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday October 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Visit: http://www.ecosorchids.ca/show.html October 24-25 East Everglades Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; R.F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead; free. www.orchidseeos.com November Novermber 1-2 *Brevard County Orchid Society Show, Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL. Contact: Julie Zepf, 405 Sanderling Dr., Indialantic, FL 32903; (321) 777-9837;jfzepf@aol.com. Novermber 1-2 Utah Orchid Society Show , Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT. Contact: Shawn Quealy, 131 S. 1000 E #29, Salt Lake City, UT 84102; (801) 831-7359; shquealy@comcast.net. November 7-9 SWROGA Fall Show , Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 401 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: M.C. Porter %Red River OS, PO Box 4319, Whichita Falls, TX 76308; mccporter@aol.com. November 7-9 Red River Orchid Society Show , Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 401 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX. Contact: M.C. Porter, PO Box 4319, Wichita Falls, TX 76308; (940) 692-1997; mccporter@aol.com. November 8-9 Niagara Region Orchid Society Show, CAW Hall, 124 Bunting Rd., St. Catharines, Ontario. Contact: Jodi Shannon, 20 Squires Gate, St. Catherines,Ont.L2P3W2; (905) 641-1934; jshannon7@cogeco.ca. November 8 Merritt Huntington Symposium, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4453 Boney Rd., Virginia Beach, VA. Contact: Vincent Bryan, 932 Darby Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464; (757) 467-0760; daveandjoannebryan@verizon.net. November 12-16 Agrem. Joinvillense Amadores Oruideas Show, Mega Centro Wittich Freitag, Joinville SC, Brazil. Contact: Wilson E. Quandt, R. Tangara 354 Iririu, Joinville-SC 89227-100 BR; 55-47-9974-4307; ajao_jlle@brturbo.com.br. November 26-30 Asociacion Altaverapacense de Orquideologia Show, Convent Santo Domingo, Coban, Guatemala. Contact: Edwin Rolando Paredes, 1ra Calle 10-70, Zona 3, Coban AV; Guatemala; rolandoparedesr@yahoo.com. December December 6-7 Bonnet House Orchid Fair - Bonnet House Museum & Gardens -- 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale - Orchids, Orchid Supplies, Garden Art, Lectures and book signings $5 Fair; $15 Fair, Grounds & House, Monica Estevez, Marketing & Development Manager, Bonnet House (954) 563-5393 x 127 or monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org (Our show flyer is located on our Events page.) Tags:
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