Orchid Show & Sale

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) is welcoming the Northwest Arkansas community back for the 13th Annual Orchid Show & Sale on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This event is organized by the Orchid Society of the Ozarks, an active group of orchid enthusiasts in the region. The society is an affiliate member of the Mid-America Orchid Congress, the Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association, and the American Orchid Society.

Held in the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Event Hall, this special exhibit will feature displays of orchids from regional orchid societies and individuals, which will be judged by American Orchid Society accredited judges. There are so many more varieties of orchids than the pink, purple, and white Phalaenopsis “moth orchids” we are used to seeing in stores. This event is a chance to discover so much more about a flower you thought you knew. Guests are invited to browse and shop these stunning plants and enjoy the very start of spring in the Garden.

On Friday, members of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will have the first opportunity to purchase orchids and view the entries from this year’s competition. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.

Days & Times:

Friday, March 1st: 5- 8 pm (Members Only)

Saturday, March 2nd: 9 am – 5 pm (Open to the Public)

Sunday, March 3rd: 12 – 4 pm (Open to the Public)

COST:

$10 for adults

$5 for ages 4-12

FREE for ages 3 & under

Orchid Show admission can be paid at the door or in advance. In addition to admission to the Orchid Show & Sale, your ticket purchase includes admission into the entire Garden. Guests can purchase tickets at bgozarks.org/calendar.

For questions about the Orchid Show & Sale or the Orchid Society of the Ozarks, contact Steve Marak at 479-310-9444 or samarak@cox.net.

If you want to learn more about orchids, BGO invites you to attend one of their classes on the Sunday before the event, February 25th. The Basic Orchid Care class is from 2 to 3 pm, and the Advanced Orchid Care class is from 3:30 to 4 pm. No matter your experience or skill level, you can learn valuable information on how to care for these plants from the experts of the Orchid Society of the Ozarks.