The 77th International Orchid Show will return March 7-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds.
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious orchid shows in the country.
This year’s show theme is Exotic Gardens, which takes viewers to lush, tropical settings. Visitors can enjoy grand orchid displays installed by local, national and international artisans and orchid enthusiasts; and can purchase orchids from vendors from around the world.
There will be exhibits of orchid art, photography, floral arrangements, as well as a schedule of workshops and demonstrations.
The show is judged by the internationally sanctioned American Orchid Society Judging panel. Tickets can be bought online at https://sborchidshow.com, starting at $20 for an early bird pass and a three-day pass for $30.
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose purpose is sharing the joy of the orchid world and educating the public about orchids via its annual show. Donations of any amount are welcome. To donate, visit https://sborchidshow.com.
The forerunner of the Orchid Show was a flower show organized by the Santa Barbara Horticultural Society, which took place in 1945 at the Montecito Grange Hall. Learn more at https://sborchidshow.com/.