California Orchid Festivals, Events

SANTA BARBARA: "Orchid Escape" Santa Barbara International Orchid Show  and Judging Event March 20-22, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35, sborchidshow.com
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the largest and most celebrated orchid events in the United States. As you wander through spectacular displays designed by master growers and artists, immerse yourself in a lush paradise of rare and exotic orchids from around the globe. Attend exclusive workshops, lectures, and behind-the-scenes VIP tours, where you'll learn from experts and gain insights into the art and science of orchid cultivation.

SAN FRANCISCO: "Orchid Obscura" Pacific Orchid & Garden Exposition February 27-March 1, 2026 at San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers. Location: 1199 9th St., San Francisco, CA. $7-30, orchidsanfrancisco.org

SAN DIEGO: Orchids in the Park January 24-25, 2026
 San Diego County Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, San Diego, CA, Free admission, sdorchids.com

SAN DIEGO: San Diego County Orchid Society Orchids in the Park, Summer Show July 24, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Location: Casa del Prado Building Address: 1600 Village Pl, San Diego, CA 92101 Room: Room 101

SACRAMENTO: "Timeless Orchids" Sacramento Orchid Society Orchid Show & Exotic Plant Sale April 18-19, 2026 | Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave., Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Orchid Society Show  sacramentoorchids.org
Preview April 17, 2026 includes food, wine and early access $40-45
Demonstrations, expert advice, beautiful orchids on display for the public to see in a timeless experience that's been an annual event for 77 years!

SAN MARINO: 10th Annual Huntington International Orchid Show October 8, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Huntington Address: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 Room: Brody Botanical Center Date: huntington.org

Judging Events

SAN DIEGO: January 31 2026
Judging Pacific South Judging Center - (San Diego) Balboa Park Judging takes place at the at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 104,1600 Village Place San Diego, CA 92101 at 9:30 a.m. aos.org

SACRAMENTO: California-Sierra Nevada Judging Center - (Sacramento) Odd Fellows Hall Judging takes place at Odd Fellows Hall, 1831 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825 on the first Wednesday of the month, except August, which will take place in conjunction with Speakers Day. Plant entry at 6 p.m. Judging begins at 6:30 p.m. aos.org

 

Past tours

CARPINTERIA: Carpinteria Greenhouse & Nursery Tour   Free self-guided tour at participating flower farms in Carpinteria
carpinteriafarmtours.com

LONG BEACH: Pacific South Judging Center - Long Beach
Whaley Park Community Center
5629 Atherton
Long Beach, CA
Pacific South Judging Center - Long Beach will hold monthly judging on the 4th Monday of the month at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5629 Atherton, Long Beach, CA at 7 p.m.
Send Cut Flowers to: Peter T. Lin, 834 N. Featherwood Drive, Diamond Bar CA 91765
All parcels of cut orchid flowers sent to regional judging centers in California must be marked on outside of package: "Cut Orchid Blooms." Otherwise, the post office opens and inspects the package, and in doing so often damages the flowers.

SACRAMENTO: California Sierra Nevada Judging Center
 Odd Fellow Hall, 1831 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA
California Sierra Nevada Judging Center will hold monthly judging on the first Wednesday of the month at the Odd Fellow Hall, 1831 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA at 7 p.m. Send Cut Flowers to: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA 95356

FRESNO: Central California Orchid Society Spring Show
Show, Judging Event
The Big Fresno Fair, Garden Pavilion, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA
Central California Orchid Society Spring Show is being held March 3 - 5, 2017 at The Big Fresno Fair, Garden Pavilion, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

SOQUEL: Santa Cruz Orchid Society Show & Sale 
Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA
Santa Cruz Orchid Society Show & Sale is being held   at the Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA.

SAN DIEGO: Pacific South Judging Center - San Diego Repeats Judging Event 6 p.m.
Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 104, 1600 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Pacific South Judging Center - San Diego monthly judging on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 104, 1600 Village Place, San Diego, CA at 6 p.m. Contact Paul Tuskes 858-274-5829 tuskes@aol.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Pacific Central Supplemental Judging Center - San Francisco
Repeats
Judging Event
San Francisco Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA
Pacific Central Supplemental Judging Center - San Francisco will hold monthly judging on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the San Francisco Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA at 7 p.m. Contact Japheth Ko 650-947-8181 japhethko@gmail.com

SAN MARINO: Pacific South Judging Center - San Marino
Repeats
Judging Event
Huntington Botanical Gardens, Mishler Resource Building, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA
Pacific South Judging Center - San Marino will hold monthly judging on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, Mishler Resource Building, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA at 10 a.m.

OAKLAND: Pacific Central Judging Center - Oakland
Repeats on March 20, 2017 | April 17, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | June 19, 2017
Judging Event
Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellview Ave., Oakland, CA
Pacific Central Judging Center - Oakland will hold monthly judging on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellview Ave., Oakland, CA at 7:30 p.m.

STOCKTON: San Joaquin Orchid Orchid Fest  Society March 23-25, 2018  Sherwood Mall, 5308 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA
San Joaquin Orchid Society's Orchid Fest  facebook.com/ SanJoaquinOrchidSociety

SANTA ROSA: Orchids in Wonderland Spring Show March 31-April 1, 2018 Sonoma County Orchid Society Show
Judging Event April 1, 2017 at 8 a.m.
Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Orchid Society Spring Show Orchids in Wonderland April 1 - 2, 2017 at the Santa Rosa Veteran's Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Contact: Judy Carney 707-778-1295

ARROYO GRANDE: Central Coast Orchid Show April 14-15, 2018
Five Cities Orchid Society Show, Judging Event
South County Regional Center, 800 W Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA
 
MODESTO: Annual Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show & Sale April 1-2, 2017
37th Show
Judging Event April 1, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Stanislaus Union School, Multi-purpose Room, 1931 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA
37th Annual Tropical Plant Society of Modesto Show & Sale April 1 - 2, 2017 at the Stanislaus Union School, Multi-purpose Room, 1931 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA Contact Susan Wedegaertner 209-545-4732

SACRAMENTO: California Sierra Nevada Judging Center
Repeats 
Odd Fellow Hall, 1831 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA
California Sierra Nevada Judging Center will hold monthly judging on the first Wednesday of the month at the Odd Fellow Hall, 1831 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA at 7 p.m. Send Cut Flowers to: Susan Wedegaertner, 1348 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, CA 95356

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Conejo Orchid Society Outreach
 Westlake Village Town Hall, 31200 East Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA
Conejo Orchid Society - Outreach Judging is being held on April 10, 2017, 7 p.m. at the Westlake Village Town Hall, 31200 East Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA. Contact Arthur Pinkers 661-607-8220 arthur.pinkers@gmail.com

SANTA BARBARA: Pacific South Judging Center - Santa Barbara
Repeats
Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
Pacific South Judging Center - Santa Barbara will hold monthly judging on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara, CA at 7 p.m.

EUREKA: Humboldt Orchid Society Annual Fundraiser Sat., April 22, 2017, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$2 donation
(707) 845-6858
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
921 Waterfront Drive
Eureka, CA
Garden The Humboldt Orchid Society (HOS) annual Orchid Show features displays of orchids, including carnivorous plants, potting mix, plants for sale, orchid pots and and a raffle of donated items.

REDWOOD CITY: Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Spring Show April 22-23, 2017
Judging Event April 22, 2017 at 8 a.m.
Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA
Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Spring Show April 22 - 23, 2017 at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA. Contact Sylvia Darr 650-450-1384 syldarr@gmail.com

LANDERS: Morongo Basin Orchid Festival October 
Gubler Orchids
2200 Belfield Boulevard
Landers, CA 92285
(760) 364-2282
gublers.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.