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Delray Beach Orchid Society Show 2011... Bring On the Color!

October th through October 30th from 10-5pm in the gynasium at Old School Square.   You can enter off NE 1st Street... there’s parking in the garage across the street.

Delray Beach Orchid Society Show 2011... Bring On the Color!

orchidIt’s that time of year again.... while you guys in the North are breaking out the coats and gloves, Delray Beach will celebrate the Fall with color!   The Season is here in Florida and that means art shows and festivals.  One of my favorites is the Delray Beach Orchid Society Show held each year at Old School Square.

The show is Friday, Satruday and Sunday,October 28 through October 30th from 10am-5pm.


You can purchase orchid supplies and species orchids that you won’t find at your local big box store. Be sure to bring your camera because this is a judged show and the displays are detailed and colorful.

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Delray Beach Orchid Society Show in Florida at Old School Square

The 2010 annual Delray Beach Orchid Society Show will be held in the gymnasium of Old School Square from Friday, October 29 - October 31.  

Old School Square

The Delray Beach Orchid Society is just one of many affiliate societies of the American Orchid Society, whose headquarters is located in western Delray Beach, Florida.  The members are not just lovers of orchids, but are interested in conservation efforts, education, and research.  

I spoke with Valerie Smith, Judging Chair for the Society, who said that they expect as many as 2500 attendees this weekend.  This event, their major fundraiser for the year, provides funds for various orchid society activities, including guest speakers for their monthly meetings.  

Annette Jackson, Past President of the Society, said this is their 20th Annual show but pointed out that " this is not just for orchid lovers..... this is a photographer's dream. "  She also said that there is no comparison to the quality of plants available for purchase here.  

Orchids

Annette also said that they are partnered with Banyan Creek Elementary School where an orchid drawing contest is held each year.  There are cash prizes and the drawings are displayed at the show.  And, a portion of the proceeds from the show will go to Old School Square.  

As a past attendee and AOS member I can tell you that if you are a serious orchid fanatic as I am and are interested in something more than your generic Big Box Store house orchid, then you should mark this on your calendar!

The upper level of the gym is set aside for the beautiful display of orchids that will be judged (this is considered an AOS judged show).  NOTE: fellow ActiveRainers with a camera.... this is one of your best opportunities to capture absolutely perfect orchids, species and otherwise, in an array of colors that you will not see elsewhere.  And, it's all in an air conditioned setting!!

Downstairs you can shop til you drop for all manner of orchids as well as all the supplies you will ever need.

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Planning on going??? The Society offers a coupon for this weekend!

Delray Beach Orchid Society Show

October 29- October 31, 2010

10am-5pm at Old School Square Gymnasium

51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL

Admission: $5.00

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Delray Beach Orchid Society holds its 19th Annual Orchid Show and Sale!

If you're an orchid lover or just looking for somewhere to view some absolutely beautiful orchids then head to the Annual Delray Beach Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale.

Orchid Society show Located just a few blocks from my favorite Delray Beach Street- Atlantic Avenue- the show is held annually in the Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium in Delray Beach Florida.    With a host of vendors from around the state, you can see, learn about AND purchase the familiar Phalenopsis, or Moth Orchid, Dendrobiums, the popular Vandas and Cattleya's.  But, there are also many Species orchids and, what seems to be a trend, miniature orchids.    

                                                                                       Cattleya

My friend, JoAnne, and I try to go every year.  Just the two of us.  We have our routine down and have fun navigating our way through each vendor's booth.  We start upstairs where the Judged orchids are on display: AOS Show Trophy, Best Species Flower, Individual Plant Ribbons, etc. This is a very humbling area if you are an orchid grower.  Each gorgeous bloom makes you wonder why your own orchids that you nurture, baby and in some cases, speak to (yes, I do speak to them) look in no way like those on display here.    We then head for the really serious part of the show; the hunt for the orchids that we will purchase and add to our collection.      

      orchids  It's a 2 hours process!  You have to go around each booth at least once to determine which orchids will make the final cut. We keep each other in check when we see an orchid that is far more than we want to spend. Today we both saw a beautifully scented Vanda and JoAnne said "Michael would kill me if I spent that much".   I replied: 'I"LL kill you if you spend that much!!" 

In the end, we make a final swing through the room, make our purchases, and walk out like 2 kids leaving the world's best candy store with our bags full of goodies.

                                                     Delray Beach Orchid Society Show

There's still time to head to the show!:

                                                       October 30, 31 & November 1

                                                                                     10am-5pm

                                                              Old School Square     Delray Beach, Florida

                                                                                              

 

 

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