The 2027 Fort Lauderdale Orchid Show is returning to the War Memorial Auditorium! Don't miss your chance to see all these beautiful blooms January 8th - 10th, 2027.
- Friday: 11 AM–5 PM Public
- 9–11 AM VIP Early Shopping
- Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
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.
