Atlanta Orchid Society show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, March 12-14, 2027
What to expect at the show
The Atlanta Orchid Society will host its annual show and sale at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Day Hall. Visitors can see individually created exhibits featuring flowering orchids at their best, including many unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids. The displays will fill the space with fragrance and beauty. As an American Orchid Society sanctioned event, the show will include award judging by experts. Vendors will have sales areas offering plants for sale and provide free growing advice to attendees.
About the venue
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre botanical garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta. Incorporated in 1976, its mission is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, conservation, research and enjoyment. The garden has a long history of hosting exhibitions and events, including the addition of the Fuqua Orchid Center in 2002, which highlights its ongoing commitment to orchids and other plant collections.
How to attend
The show will take place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309, in Day Hall. Show hours are Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission to the show is included with general admission to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. For the most current details on tickets, entry, and any updates, visitors should check the Atlanta Orchid Society’s website closer to the event date.
Why this show matters
This event offers a chance to see a wide variety of orchids, including rare species and hybrids, in one place. It supports the work of the Atlanta Orchid Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting orchid culture. The show also provides educational opportunities through vendor advice and connects enthusiasts with growers and sellers. Held at a well-known botanical garden with a strong history of plant exhibitions, it continues a tradition of celebrating orchids in the Southeast.
Exhibits and Features
The 2027 Orchid Show will feature several individually created exhibits showcasing flowering orchids at their peak, including many unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids. These displays are designed to highlight the diversity and beauty of orchids, filling Day Hall with fragrance and visual appeal. The event is sanctioned by the American Orchid Society (AOS), which will conduct award judging during the show. Each participating vendor will have a dedicated sales area offering orchid plants for purchase, along with free growing advice for attendees.
Participating Vendors
The vendor lineup for the 2027 Orchid Show includes Ecuagenera (based in Ecuador and Apopka, FL), Florida Orchid House (Myakka City, FL), Maneki Hill Orchids (Ellabell, GA), Marble Branch Farms (Walhalla, SC), Owens Orchids (Pisgah Forest, NC), Peach State Orchids (Woodstock, GA), Soley Ceramics (Savannah, GA), julianne collections (Atlanta, GA), and Lady Orchid House (jewelry). These vendors represent a range of orchid growers and related artisans from across the southeastern United States and beyond.
About the Atlanta Orchid Society
The Atlanta Orchid Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting orchid culture through education, conservation, and community engagement. The society organizes the annual orchid show and sale as a key event to support its mission. It provides resources such as a newsletter, email groups, and calendar updates for members and the public. The society emphasizes collaboration with botanical institutions like the Atlanta Botanical Garden to advance orchid appreciation and horticultural knowledge in the region.
Sources
Based on: atlantaorchidsociety.org. Written and checked by the Orkpedia editors.