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Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Odyssey:”

January 8, 2027 @ 9:00 am - January 10, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
The nonprofit Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Odyssey:” 67th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, with dozens of vendors at the War Memorial, 800 NE 8th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.  Admission is $20 available at FLOS.org soon. Parking is free.
Show Hours
  • Friday: 9–11 AM VIP Early Shopping • 11 AM–5 PM Public
  • Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
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The nonprofit Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Odyssey” 67th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, with dozens of vendors at the Fort Lauderdale War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Tickets will be available soon at FLOS.org.

The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society’s annual show and sale is recognized as one of the largest and best juried orchid shows in the country. This highly anticipated show is filled with breathtaking orchid exhibits, exotic orchids and related items available for purchase. There also will be free orchid educational classes to help your plants thrive.

Our amazing show and sale will feature thousands of rare blooms from around the world along with stunning displays as we return to the Fort Lauderdale War Memorial.

This well-attended show will include a gathering of thousands of orchid enthusiasts, hobbyists, award-winning growers and hybridizers from around world. Growers will exhibit and sell thousands of orchids of every variety at this breathtaking public event. Vendors will create artistically designed exhibits following the theme “Orchid Odyssey” Orchid gift items, books, educational materials and orchid supplies also will be available for purchase. Society members will be on hand to answer orchid growing questions. Hourly prize drawings will add to the excitement. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Individual plant entries will be exhibited, along with displays from local orchid societies. Judges from the American Orchid Society will judge plants and exhibits, awarding ribbons and cash prizes. There also will be art displays from area elementary schools and a conservation booth as part of the societies mission to restore native orchids in South Florida in partnership with Fairchild Botanic Garden’s Million Orchids Project.

The Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society’s annual show and sale is recognized as one of the largest and best juried orchid shows in the country. This highly anticipated show is filled with breathtaking orchid exhibits, exotic orchids and related items available for purchase. There also will be free orchid educational classes to help your plants thrive. Our amazing show and sale will feature thousands of rare blooms from around the world along with stunning displays at the War Memorial. This spacious state-of-the-art venue has loads of free parking and a covered area for drop off and pick up. This well-attended show will include a gathering of thousands of orchid enthusiasts, hobbyists, award-winning growers and hybridizers from around world. Growers will exhibit and sell thousands of orchids of every variety at this breathtaking public event. Vendors will create artistically designed exhibits following the theme “Orchid Magic” Orchid gift items, books, educational materials and orchid supplies also will be available for purchase. Society members will be on hand to answer orchid growing questions. Hourly prize drawings will add to the excitement. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.Individual plant entries will be exhibited, along with displays from local orchid societies. Judges from the American Orchid Society will judge plants and exhibits, awarding ribbons and cash prizes. There also will be art displays from area elementary schools and a conservation booth as part of the societies mission to restore native orchids in South Florida in partnership with Fairchild Botanic Garden’s Million Orchids Project.For media inquiries, or more information, please contact Publicity Show Chair. John Soto at jayso@aol.com.

The Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society invites all orchid enthusiasts to participate in the prestigious orchid judging event at the 2027 “Orchid Odyssey” show, featuring expert judging by the West Palm Beach Judging Center of the American Orchid Society (AOS). This means hobbyists could potentially collect up to $2,000 in cash prizes spread over 20 categories please check the next page for details! So, bring your plants. They can be brought to the War Memorial on Thursday 1/8 from 3-7 PM and can be retrieved at the closing on Sunday at 5 pm.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a passionate hobbyist, bring your best orchids to showcase their beauty and compete for exciting cash prizes!

  • Beautiful huge vendor exhibits
  • Local orchid society display tables
  • Raffles  – win orchids!
  • Orchid artwork from local schools
  • International plant vendors
  • Potting and growing supplies
  • American Orchid Society accredited judging
  • Hospitality table – store plants, get help taking purchases to your car

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Details

  • Start: January 8, 2027 @ 9:00 am
  • End: January 10, 2027 @ 5:00 pm

Venue

  • War Memorial Auditorium
  • 800 NE 8th St
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States     + Google Map