Thank You for your interest in Orchid Fest 2024 to be held Saturday and Sunday, February 3-4, 2024 at Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School, Nipomo, CA.
Orchids are getting easier to grow at home, thanks to the work of talented hybridizers. The Central Coast of California provides the ideal climate for orchids that will flourish on a window sill or sheltered area outside to delight the home gardener. Join us at Orchid Fest 2024 to discover the secrets of orchid growing and re-blooming from our friendly club members and expert vendors.
Eight of California’s talented orchid growers and hybridizers will be selling their orchids and answering all of your orchid growing questions.
Open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, entrance is $5 for adults children under 12 are free. There is ample free parking.
FEATURED ORCHID VENDORS INCLUDE:
Sunset Valley Orchids, his renowned for the development of the black orchid “After Midnight.” They are one of the largest hybridizers of mini and compact Cattleya orchids suitable for windowsill growing. Their new offerings of Zygopetalum orchids have scents resembling hyacinths.
Ambriz Kingdom of Plants offers many types of Laelia anceps orchids suitable for outdoor growing in coastal areas and amazing Tillandsias (air plants) which need little care.
OrchidDesign will feature outdoor growing Cymbidiums as well as exotic Vanda orchids and a range of Dendrobium orchids.
SLO Orchids offers a range of Laelia and Cattleya orchids and may bring a selection of carnivorous plants. Joining Don Elkins of SLO Orchids will be Susan Hamilton of “Orchids and Gardens” of Fresno.
Orchids of Los Osos offers a wide selection of unique orchid species such as pansy orchids (Miltoniopsis) and promises us new surprises.
CalCoast Orchids specializes in a range of moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) from towering giants to the diminutive “teacup” varieties.
The Planted Parlour of Grover Beach offers a wide range of exotic house plants and growing supplies.
Don’t miss the chance to see and purchase the latest “easy growing” orchid hybrids or challenge your growing skills with a more demanding species orchid. Orchid Fest 2024 continues the 29 year history of annual orchid shows and sales by FCOS, and is made possible with the generous collaboration of our local orchid growers, FCOS members and amazing volunteers.
ARTISTS UNDER THE OUTDOOR PAVILLION (weather permitting)
Irene Pomirchy - floral paintings and prints https://www.joyfulartnet.wordpress.com/
Melanie Bedwell - The Bedwell Group - glazed ceramic pottery
Rowe Clayworks - ceramic pottery - https://www.roweclayworks.com https://www.instagram.com/roweclayworks/
IS FOOD AVAILABLE? -YES
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Cinco de Mayo Taqueria food truck will offer breakfast and lunch items.
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Coffee and specialty drinks will be provided by Iron Wolf Coffee.
- Desserts by Sweet Creations by Issa.
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