Orchids for Amateurs

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This show will feature dozens of award winning blooming orchid entries from various orchid genera, both species and hybrids grown to perfection by society members who compete for ribbons, trophies, and awards. Local California commercial growers, nurseries, national and international vendors will be offering a wide range and very unique selection of species and hybrid orchids of various genera, companion plants, succulents, bromeliads, carnivorous plants, hoyas, ferns, exotic and rare plants, foliage plants, ceramic pots, growing supplies, and lots more for sale. Many of the orchids can be grown outdoors in our Southern California area.

The show and sale are both included with your paid entrance admission fee payable at the entrance directly to the South Bay Orchid Society at the door. There are no pre-entry sales tickets or reservation tickets available. No exceptions, entry fee must be paid to be admitted to the event. We accept cash, checks, Zelle, and major credit cards only.

A raffle ticket will be given to each paid attendee. The raffle will be held hourly throughout the weekend (your raffle ticket is only good for current hour and you must be present to claim the prize when the winning ticket is drawn). SBOS members are not eligible to participate in the drawing. A plant hotel will be available to house your purchases while you enjoy the show at the Palos Verdes Art Center.

Our membership/information desk will be staffed to answer your questions and you will be able to sign up as a member and join the South Bay Orchid Society.

Show attendees who have pre-ordered plants from various vendors must make their own arrangements directly with the vendor(s) to pick up their plants at the show. Attendees must pay the admittance fee to SBOS to gain entry to the sales area. The sale of these plants is strictly between the vendor(seller) and the buyer. The South Bay Orchid Society will not be responsible for the condition/quality of the plants, and will not be obligated to facilitate, expedite, refund, or reserve any sales transactions between show attendees and vendors.

The gallery at the Palos Verdes Art Center which is the co-sponsor of the show will be open during show/sale hours, and we encourage attendees to tour the various paintings, ceramics, photography, sculptures, and other works of art and exhibits.

Come join us and enjoy the blooms, fragrance, the friendship, and all the fun. Hope to see you at our show and sale. Don't miss it!

Plenty of easy access with ample free parking and is handicapped accesible in the lot.

NOTE: for those concerned attendees and guests - the current road closures and landslides in the Portuguese Bend area and Palos Verdes Drive South of Rancho Palos Verdes area are over 8 miles away from the venue and in no way affect the access or roads to the show/sale.

 

Annual Spring Show and Sale

March 29 & 30, 2025

Show & Sale Hours: 10am - 4pm

Admission : Adults $5.00 each, Children (under 12): Free

Payments accepted: Cash, Checks, Zelle, Credit Cards

Free Parking

Palos Verdes Art Center

5504 Crestridge Road

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

List of vendors that have participated in past shows/events and may or may not participate in this or any future show. Please support our show vendors who make this event possible.

Airplants Direct

Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Bulbous Airplanters

Casa De Las Orquideas

Earthly Orchids

Ecuagenera Del Ecuador

Bulbous Airplanters

Jack Zhu

Lisa Humphreys Orchids

Live Art Plantscapes

Orchids and Gardens

Oregon Tropical Nursery

Plantita Baby

Ricardo's Nursery

Sorella Orchids

SLO Orchids/Mesa Exotics

Sunset Valley Orchids

Tim Culbertson

Tuyets Orchids

UPT (unsolicted plant talks)

Verdant Vivariums

Zuma Orchids LLC.

 

 

 

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If you wish to enter your orchids into the ribbon judging competition - information, instructions, and the plant entry registration slips located in the following link below:



 

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