November 28-29 – Orchid Society of Santa Barbara Show, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA. Contact: Randall Umland, PO Box 91430, Santa Barbara, CA 93190; (805) 962-6004.randumland@cox.net.
December
5 – Acadian Orchid Society Short Course, Ramada Inn Lafayette, 120 Kaliste Saloon Rd., Lafayette, LA. Contact: Pat Huval, 1121-A Grand Anse Hwy., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517; (337) 667-6821.orchid;plus@centurytel.net.
2010
January, 2010
5 – Orchid Society of Coral Gables Seminar, Fairchild Gardens, Garden Room, Miami, FL. Contact: Claire Sidran, 7971 SW 122 St., Miami, FL 33156; (305) 238-8762; cbsidran@bellsouth.net.
9-10 – Sarasota Orchid Society Show, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL. Contact: Moroe Kokin, 19780 Cobblestone Cir., Venice, FL 34292 (941)286-7795; orchidpix@comcast.net.
12-15 – *I International Orchid Symposium, Natioal Museum of Natural Science, Taichung City, Taiwan. Contact: Shawn Quealy, 131 S 1000 E. #29, Salt Lake City, UT 84102; (801) 831-7359; shquealy@comcast.net.
14-17 – Asociacion Salvadorena de Orquideologia Show, Feria Internacional de El Salvador, Blvd. Feria Internacional, San Salvador, El Salvador. Contact: Ellinor de Dahl, c/o VIP 531, P O Box 525346, Miami, FL 33152; 011-503-2245-1061; tetehasbun@hotmail.com.
15-17- North Carolina Piedmont Orchid Society Show, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 South New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC. Contact: Virginia Rappold, 10219 Rocky FOrd Club Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269; (704) 912-2536; vrappold@aol.com.
15-17- Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society Show, War Memorial Auditorium, 800 N E 8th St, Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Contact: Chris Crepage, 1401 NE 27th Dr., Wilton Manors, FL 33334; (954) 563-3548; crisbil@att.net.
22-24 – Peninsula Orchid Society Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI Contact: Mei Ling Clemens, 5694 W. McMIllan Rd., N Muskegon, MI 49445; (231) 766-0136; clemensmei@aol.com.
23-24 – Cape and Islands Orchid Society Show, Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis, MA. Contact: Tina Balog, 64 Carol Ave., Falmouth, MA 02536; (508) 540-5006; tina@plaid.whoi.edu.
23-24 – Grand Valley Orchid Society Show, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI Contact: Mei Ling Clemens, 5694 W. McMIllan Rd., N Muskegon, MI 49445; (231) 766-0136; clemensmei@aol.com.
23-24 – Orchid Society of Minnesota Winter Carnival Show, Marjorie NcNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul, MN 55103. Contact: Michael Dyda, 2095 Silver Bell Rd. #1, Eagan, MN 55122; (612) 940-1497; michael1027us@yahoo.com.
23-24 – Manatee River Orchid Society Show, Manatee Convention and Civic Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL. Contact: Shirley DeVOe, 2407 63rd St. W, Bradenton, FL 34209; (941) 792-0108; sdevoe1@tampabay.rr.com.
29-31 – Gulf Coast Orchid Society Show, Singing River Mall, Gautier, MS. Contact: John Lewis, 23 Lewis-griffin Rd., Laurel, MS 39443; (601) 426-3607; patriciaann0940@aol.com.
29-31 – Triad Orchid Society Show, Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs, 4301-A Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC. Contact: Shirley Anglin, 122 Longwood Dr., Advance, NC 27006; (336) 940-6272; sanglin767@roadrunner.com.
30-31 – Tamiami Orchid Festival,Sunshine Pavilion, Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24 St., Miami, Fl. Contact: Martin Motes; martinmotes@gmail.com.
30-31 – Santa Cruz Orchid Society Show, Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA. Contact: Linda Locatelli, 153 Market St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 426-5631.
February, 2010
3-7 – Asociacion Guatemalateca de Orquideologia Show, Cerveceria Centroamericana Salon, Jose Arzu Castillo, 3a. Ave. 17-16 Zona 2, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Contact: Mary Ann Anderson; 011-502-7832-4581; chudyanderson@itelgua.com.
4-6 – Atlanta Orchid Society/Southeastern Flower Show,Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA. Contact: Emily Johnson; (770) 901-9005; emilydjohnson@comcast.net.
5-7 – Deep Cut Orchid Society Show, Dearborn Market, Rt. 35 South, Homdel, NJ. Contact: Faye Arnett, 4 Nolan Dr., Millstone Twp., NJ. 08510; (732) 786-8583; farnett@gmail.com.
6-7 – Venice Area Orchid Society Show, Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, FL. Contact: Barbara J. Wagner, 6834 Anchor Way, Sarasota, FL 34231; (941) 923-7706; barbjwag@comcast.net.
6-7 – Orchid Growers’ Guild Orchid Quest, Alliant Enery Center, Exhibition Center, Madison, WI. Contact: Judy Stevenson; judy_steveson@sbcglobal.net.
6-7 – Sonoma County Orchid Society Show, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Bldg., 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Contact: Becky Jackson, SCOS, PO Box 11195, Santa Rose, CA 95406; (707) 584-1386.
11-14 – Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City Show, Hale Arena American Royal Center, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Doug Martin, 15523 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66217; (913) 248-8669; bethdougm@kc.rr.com.
12-14 – New Hampshire Orchid Society Show,, Radisson Hotel, 11 Tara Blvd., Nashua, NH. Contact: Jean Hallstone, 4 Bud Way, Suite 14, Nashua, NH; (603) 880-0404.
12-14 – South Carolina Orchid Society Show, Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden VIsitors Center, 1300 Botanical Garden Pkwy., West Columbia, SC. Contact: Stan Hutto, 831 Muddy Springs Rd., Lexington, SC 29073; (803) 359-3680; hucks@sc.rr.com.
12-14 – Newport Harbor Orchid Society Show,, Westminster Mall, 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA. Contact: Denise Claycomb; (949) 859-4238; turtlegramma@dslextreme.com.
13 – *Mary’s Peak Orchid Society Show, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. SE, Albany, OR. Contact: Brian Dahl, 1350 SW 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97333; (541) 619-2360; loulew@peak.org.
13-14 – *Prairie State Orchid Society Show and Sale, Washington Park Botanic Garden, West Fayette and Chatham Roads, Springfield, Illinois. Contact: M. Vasconcelles; mvasconcelles@aol.com.
13-14 – Boca Raton Orchid Society Show, Safe Schools Institute, 1790 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL. Contact: Jackie Wood, 1360 W 18th St., Boca Raton, FL 33486; (561) 703-0278; bocaorchidlady@aol.com.
13 – Paphiopedilum Forum, US National Arboretum, Washington, DC. Contact: Lynn & William Goldner, 5810 Huntingtown Rd., Huntingtown, MD 20639; (410) 286-2664; woodstream@chesapeake.net.
19-21 – Orchid Society of Alberta Show, Grant MacEwan South Side College, 7319 – 29 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Contact: Darrell Albert, RR1, Ludac, Alb. T9E 2X1; (780) 986-8304 darrel.albert@albert-it.com.
20-21 – Batavia Orchid Society Show, Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Wheaton, IL. Contact: Wilda Kintop, 328 S. Harrison, Batavia, IL 60510; (630) 879-2811; wildkintop@comcast.net.
20-21 – Amhert Orchid Society Show, Smith Vo-Ag High School, Locust St., Route 9, Northampton, MA. Contact: Leilani & Harold Norman; (413) 267-5124; ldeilani.norman@verizon.net.
26-28 – Virginia Orchid Society Show, Contact: Valerie Thacker, 11419 Georgetown Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 ; (804) 338-7100; vltacker@comcast.net.
26-28 – Miami International Orchid Show, Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, 777 NW 72 Ave., Miami. FL. Contact: Robert Fuchs, 28100 SW 182 Ave., Homestead, FL 33030; (305) 245-4570; info@rforchids.com.
26-28 – San Francisco Orchid Society 58th Annual Exposition, Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA. Contact: For Information; (415) 665-2468; www.orchidsanfrcisco.org .
27-28 – Mount Baker Orchid Society Show, Skagit Valley Gardens Nursery, 18923 Peter Johnson Rd., Mount Vernon, WA. Contact: David Edgley, 992 Cedar Circle, Langley, WA 98260; (360) 221-5526 edgley@whidbey.com.
27-28 – Greater Lansing Orchid Society Show, Michigan State University, Plant & Soil Science Conservatory, SW Corner of Bogue St. Wilson Rd., East Lansing, MI. Contact: Jerrie Nichols, 9609 Brandi Ln., Fowlerville, MI 48836; (517 ) 223-8965; sjnichols@alldial.net.
28-March 7 – Philadelphia International Flower Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. Contact: Jane G. Pepper, PHS, 100 N. 20th St. 5 FL, Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 988-8826; bgreene@pennhort.org.
March, 2010
5-7 – Martin County Orchid Society Show, Martin County Fairgrounds, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL. Contact: Ben Nees, 7945 SE Pallrotis Ln., Hobe Sound, FL 33455; (772) 287-9447; twobnees@aol.com.
5-7 – Victoria Orchid Society Show, University of Victory, Student Union Building, Finnerty St., Victoria, British Columbia. Contact: Nancy Miklic, 8284 West Coast Rd., Sooke, BC V9Z 1E1; (250) 642-7626; nmiklic3@telus.net.
6-7 – Greater Akron Orchid Society Spring Show, Donzell’s Garden Center, 937 E Waterloo Rd., Akron, OH. Contact: Cathy Green, 2019 36th St, NW, Canton, OH 44709; (330) 492-4534 ; orchidlady50@hotmail.com.
6-7 – South Bay Orchid Society Show, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA. Contact: Marla Corey, 1958 W. Summerland, Palos Verdes, CA 90275; (310) 707-7097; marlacorey@sbcglobal.net.
6-7 – Denver Orchid Society Show, Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 South Parker Rd., Centennial, CO. Contact: Shirlee McDaniels, 2107 W.Baker Ave., Englewood, CO 80110; (303) 905-7014; shirlee.mcdaniel@comcast.net.
11-14 – Orchid Society of Coral Gables Show, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, FL. Contact: Claire Sidran, 7971 SW 122 St., Miami, FL 33156; (305) 238-8762; cbsidran@bellsouth.net.
12-14 – Maryland Orchid Society Show, Contact: William Scharf, 7768 Fulton School Rd., Felton, PA 17322; (717) 244-3695; willworks@hughes.net.
12-14 – Port St. Lucie Orchid Society Show, Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL. Contact: Hellen Wagner, 6926 NW Daffodil LN., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983; (772) 879-0401; hellerwagner@aol.com.
12-14 – Northeast Louisiana Orchid Society Show, Pecanland Mall, 4700 Milhaven Rd., Monroe, LA. Contact: Jack Battaglia, 136 Vinwood Rd., Monroe, LA 71203; (318) 801-3828; battj@bellsouth.net.
13-14 – Northeastern Wisconsin Orchid Society Show, Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk, 123 E. Wis Ave., Neenah, WI. Contact: David Bluma, 1367 Eagle Feather Tr., Neenah, WI 54956; (920) 428-4595; davidluma@aol.com.
13-14 – Cherry City Orchid Society Show, Contact: Sherren Wargner, sherrenwarg@gervais.com.
19-20 – Englewood Area Orchid Society Show, United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood, FL. Contact: Pam Bombardieri, 522 Boundary Blvd, Rotonda West, FL 33947; (941) 828-0153; pbombardieri@comcast.net.
19-21 – Naples Orchid Society Show, United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Rd., Naples, FL. Contact: Frank Ginocchio, 310 Hawer Ln., Naples, FL., 34102; (239) 403-7155; f.ginocchio@comcast.net.
19-21 – San Joaquin Orchid Society Show, Sherwood Mall, 5950 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA. Contact: Anita Cota, 327 W Park St., Stockton, CA 95203; (209) 941-4540; anitalc@aol.com.
19-21 – Asociacion Costarricense de Orquideologia Show, Antigua Aduana, Avenida 3-9 Calle 23, San Jose, COsta Rica. Contact: Ana Cristina Rodriguez, PO Box 6351-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica; (506) 2240-4269; info@ticorquideas.com.
20-21 – Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania Show, Phipps Garden Center, Pittsbourgh, PA. Contact: Barbara Tisherman, 5145 Beeler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217; (412) 683-0207; btisherman@aol.com.
20-21 – Greater Omaha Orchid Society Show, Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE. Contact: Jim Pyrzynski, 2107 Alberta Ave., Bellevue, NE 68005; (402) 734-4112; jpyrzynski@cox.net.
20-21 – Jacksonville Orchid Society Show, Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL. Contact: Harriet Wright, 16190 Sawpit Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226; (904) 696-7729; wrig0567@comcast.net.
20-21 – London Orchid Society Show, North London Optimist Community Center, 1345 Cheapside St., London, Ontario. Contact: Sean Moore, 145 Dreaney Ave., London, ON N5Z 1W9; (519) 645-7747; spmoore@rogers.com.
20-21 – Illinois Orchid Society Show, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Chicago, IL. Contact: Jeanne Becker, 901 Sunset Ct., Deerfield, IL 60015; (847) 945-8107; beckerjeanne@hotmail.com.
26-28 – *Brookside Orchid Society Show and Sale, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD. Contact: Carol Pihlstrom; (301) 652-2255; pihlstrom@verizon.net.
26-28 – Spokane Orchid Society Show, Contact: Jim Pearce, jpearce4@hotmail.com.
26-28 – Central East Texas Orchid Society Show, Discovery Science Place Annex, 308 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX. Contact: Denise Tayntor, 5434 FM 2138 N, Jacksonville, TX 75766; (903) 795-3808; dtayntor@eastex.net.
26-28 – Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Contact: Mary Beth Clarke; mcrna2g0@aol.com.
27-28 – The Orchid Society of Highlands County Show, Bert Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL. Contact: Bill Hart, 5725 Matanzas, Sebring, FL 33872; (863) 471-2290; hwilliamb@msn.com.
27-28 – Five Cities Orchid Society Show, South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA. Contact: Eric Holenda, 1690 Primavera Ln., Nipomo, CA 93444; (805) 929-5749; cbh@charter.net.
27-28 – Illowa Orchid Society Show, Wallaceo Garden Center, 2605 Devils Glen Rd., Bettendorf, IA. Contact: Deanna Haiston, 3932 W. Rusholme, Davenport, IA 52804; (563) 386-3212.
27-28 – *Napa Valley Orchid Society Show, Napa Senior Activiety Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA Contact: Connie Barri, 2175 Third St., Napa, CA; (707) 226-1021; barricoach@aol.com.
April, 2010
8-11 – Genesee Region Orchid Society Show, Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY. Contact: Ruth Espinosa-Barone, 1134 Hackson Rd., Webster, NY 14580; (585) 872-5658; rutheb1234@yahoo.com.
10-11 – Northwest Orchid Society Show, Contact: Kathy Murry; kandmmurry@verizon.net.
10-11 – Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show, Agnes M. Baptist Elemenary School, 1825 Cheyenne Way, Modesto, CA. Contact: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA 95356; (209) 545-4732; suewede@clearwire.net.
16-18 – Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society Show, Contact: Mike Miller; stellamiller@shaw.ca.
16-18 – Greater Pensacola Orchid Society Show, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, corner Mobile Hwy and Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL. Contact: Mary Roberts, 9525 Pine Cone Dr., Cantonment, FL 32533; (850) 477-4935; macr813@bellsouth.net.
16-18 – Houston Orchid Society Show, Houston Museum of Natural Science, One Hermann CIrcle Dr., Houston, TX. Contact: Holly Miller, 1811 Bradmore Dr., Houston, TX 77077; (281) 597-8792; hollymil@earthlink.net.
24-25 – Ottawa Orchid Society Show, Nepean Sportcomplex, 1701 Woodroofe Ave., Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: David Cooper, PO Box 171, Wendover, ON K0A 3K0; (613) 673-1807; chipwendover@videotron.ca.
24-25 – Vero Beach Orchid Society Show, Riverside Park, 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, FL. Contact: Douglas Mew, 5785 36th Ln., Vero Beach, FL 32966; (772) 778-6625; instedof@bellsouth.net.
28 – May 2 Oklahoma Orchid Society Show, Clarion Meridian Hotel & Convention Center, 737 S. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK. Contact: Johnita Turner, 27 Oakwood Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73121; (405) 427-2133; jhturner@coxinet.net.
29-May 2 – Expo Internationale Orchidees,Patinoire, Allee Winterthur, 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. Contact: Viviane Parrat, Rue des Bouleaux 8, 1400 Yverdon-les Bains, Switzerland; vivi_aloha@hotmail.com.
30-May 2 – Terrebonne Orchid Society Show, Southland Mall, 5953 West Park Ave., Houma, LA. Contact: Sandy Trahan, 208 Rhonda St., Chauvin, LA 70344; (985) 637-4479; sbtpepe@yahoo.com.
30-May 2 – Asociacion Orquideologica de Cartago Show,Gimnasio Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Sede Central, 800 Oeste Estadio Fello Meza, Cartago, Costa Rica. Contact: Carlos Granados, PO Box 1169-7050, Cartago, Costa Rica; (506) 8379-1513;cagranados@hotmail.com.