Newport Harbor Orchid Expo & Sale 2018 – Newport Harbor Orchid Society

The event will be on Friday, February 9th through Sunday, February 11th, 2018, at the Westminster Mall located in Westminster, CA with easy access from the 405 Freeway and the Bolsa exit. Parking is free. The mall is fully handicap accessible. The event is free and open to the public.

The Orchid Expo and Sale hours are: Friday, 10am – 9pm, Saturday, 10am – 9pm, and Sunday, 11am – 6pm.

This year’s event, themed “Romancing the Orchid” will showcase thousands of orchids in bloom from all over the world.
*Please note the display room will be open to the public after judging is completed, estimated opening time is noon.

Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants with over 35,000 known species and hybrids, and they grow in every part of the world. Without having to leave Southern California, show goers will be dazzled by the diversity and beauty of the orchids displayed by professional growers, local orchid societies, and individual hobbyists. A large sales area will feature expert local and international commercial growers who offer unique species and hybrids for sale. There will also be plant orchid judging, which is conducted by accredited judges of the American Orchid Society, as well as by local society members. If you are interested in bringing your plants for judging, please register your plants in person between 10 am – 8pm on Thursday, February 8. Plant Registration Form, Plant Classifications, Plant Judging Rules is available to print out in advance or can be filled out at the Show. For more information about the Show, please use our Contact Us form. Exhibitors may print a hard copy of the Plant Registration form in advance, fill out, and submit it in-person between 10 am – 8 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Westminster Mall. Registration forms are also available on the day of setup. The location of the plant must be indicated on the registration form. Please indicate the judging requested: ribbon judging, AOS and/or CSA.

NHOS will also have a display room featuring Painting, Photography, and Bonsai/Sculpture exhibits by the Vietnamese Orchid Society members. Lunar New Year Festival!

In addition to the orchid and bonsai displays, judging, and sales, there will also be hands-on potting demonstrations. The three re-potting workshops are scheduled for Friday February 9, Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11. The time for all three workshops will be 2 pm. Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants for each class. This is a hands-on workshop conducted by Paula and John Butler. Participants will be provided with an orchid to repot (plant type TBD), potting mix, and a pot. At the end of the demonstration participants get to take their newly potted orchid home. This is a great way to learn more about orchids, potting, virus pathogens, and proper sanitation techniques. There is a $6 fee per participant (orchid and supplies included).

See as well Exhibitor Rules 2018 and Plant Judging Rules 2018