72nd Annual Show & Sale, “Orchid Mardi Gras!” celebrates the amazing variety of colors, aromas, shapes, and sizes that orchid flowers bring to us with lavish displays, artistic floral arrangements, beautifully designed corsages, and an exotic array of orchids from our members’ collections.

The San Diego County Orchid Society is proud to present one of the top orchid shows on the West Coast. Plants will be judged and awarded by the American Orchid Society, the Cymbidium Society of America, and the San Diego County Orchid Society. The public is also invited to participate in our People’s Choice Award by voting for their favorite plants. At our Kid’s Corner, children can learn about the wonderful world of orchids through various activities.

Since debuting as a premier showcase for Southern California orchid lovers and connoisseurs in 1947, the San Diego International Orchid Show and Sale hosts some of the finest orchid flowers in the world. Admire the orchids displayed in our showroom. Listen to speakers throughout the weekend to learn about orchids and their care. Pick up culture sheets of your favorite orchids to learn more. Our speakers, members, and vendors are happy to answer questions about orchids and their care. Explore the sales room where you can purchase orchids to take home and give as gifts to family and friends. Our local and international vendors have an outstanding selection of orchids you will not find in retail stores. You will also find orchid inspired art and growing supplies. San Diego’s temperate climate, with mild nights and gentle ocean breezes, provides the perfect setting for orchids to flourish.