2026 Annual Auction
2026-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1955 East Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL, 33306, United States
Auction Rules and Etiquette
Our annual auction will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 12. This fun night happens just once a year.
This is our nonprofit society’s annual fundraiser, so get ready to bid on hundreds of interesting, hard-to-find orchids. We will offer blooming plants from your favorite growers and member donations. Money raised helps underwrite a variety of functions, such as the holiday party.
Here’s how the auction works:

The bidding gets started at 7 p.m., not at our regular 7:30 meeting time. Registration begins at 6:30. Arrive early to sign in preview plants you’re interested in bidding on.
There will be no ribbon judging. Bring only your donations.
Walk-in donations for the auction are welcome. Drop off your much-appreciated contributions at the donation table beginning at 5 p.m. Make sure plants are properly tagged and include a description of blooming color and season. Other items, such as orchid growing supplies, artwork and books, are also appreciated.
Pick up your numbered bidding paddle after registering. When you are ready to leave, collect your bill from the tabulators, and pay at the exit.
We will provide snacks and drinks, so you won’t need to bring in any food items.
Please bring a cardboard box to hold your purchases. We want to keep the carpeting clean
We could really use your help setting up. Please arrive at 5 p.m. as there will be hundreds of plants to bring in to the church social hall. If you can stay after the auction and help us get the room put back in order, that would be wonderful.
Click on catalog below, updates will be made up until auction day.

2026 Catalog Coming in October
Happy bidding!

Mary Jo Frick, Program Chair
Please send any questions to mjfrick@chsfla.com. We will not be able to answer questions during the auction.

Action starts at 7 pm
Be ready to bid
Auctioneer will confirm final bidder and price
Sales are final, no shipping

AUCTIONEER
TBA

DONATIONS
Many thanks to our vendors who supply fabulous plants to supplement those donated by FLOS members
R.F. Orchids
Jim n I OFE
Soroa
Broward Orchid Supply
Florida SunCoast Orchids
Mickey’s Orchids
Green Barn Orchid Supplies
Mac’s Orchids (aka Asian Orchid Source)
Quest Orchids Springwater Orchids
Red Hawk Nursery
Greenhouse Orchids
R and R Orchids
Allen Black, Renowned Hobbyist Hybridizer

Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Odyssey:”
2027-01-08 09:00 - 2027-01-10 17:00 | War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
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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T-SHIRTS COMING SOON

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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James Mackey, Barefoot Orchids
2027-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Christ Lutheran Church Social Hall, 1955 East Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL, 33306, United States
Jason Mackey’s fascination with orchids traces back to his childhood days spent alongside his great-grandmother, tending to her extensive collection. What began as a youthful curiosity blossomed into a serious passion in his twenties. Despite the ups and downs inherent in cultivating these exquisite plants, Jason’s devotion to orchids only deepened over the years.

Inspired by his familial ties and Floridian heritage, Jason decided to establish Barefoot Orchids. The name not only reflects his roots but also honors his great-grandmother, whose love for orchids passed down through generations, influencing both his mother and himself.

Jason will be bringing plants to sell to the meeting.
