GPJC September Judging
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Southwestern College, Beech Science Center, 100 N College Street, Winfield, KS, 67156, United States
All orchid enthusiasts are encouraged to submit orchids for judging by taking them to the GPJC the morning before judging begins or by making arrangements with one of OOS’s AOS judges to take the orchids to judging. Members should download and complete the “Judging Entry Form” for each orchid submitted. Orchid plants and cut flowers submitted at a monthly GPJC judging event or AOS-sanctioned show are candidates for an award.

OOS Meeting—September 2025
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge, e.g. a specific pest, repotting, mounting, humidity, or fertilization, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table, Auction, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm.

Program Presentation

OOS’ own Mike Friday will present on Native Orchids of Oklahoma.

Kansas Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 N Amidon Ave, Wichita, 67203
Kansas Orchid Society’s Fall Show & Sale is at Botanica — The Wichita Gardens. See SWROGA Web for further details.

Redland International Orchid Festival®
2025-10-17 09:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 | Redland Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, Florida, 33031, United States
Located at the idyllic Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, the Redland International Orchid Festival® is world renowned as a bucket list event for orchid lovers. Join the best orchid growers in the world along with fellow avid orchid fans for three days of pure orchid mania.

The World Premiere of "ORCHIDEES"
2025-10-18 21:00 - 22:30 | Online
ATTEND VIRTUALLYOCTOBER 18 at 7:00 PM PDTAvailable FREE to Orchid Digest Members!Enjoy Complimentary access to the virtual livestream of The World Premiere of “Orchidees.”Scroll down to PUBLIC & order your ticket.Once you register, you will get a link to YouTube.

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OOS Meeting—October 2025
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
The meeting begins at 1pm with Grower Tips, where OOS members address a specific orchid growing challenge, e.g. a specific pest, repotting, mounting, humidity, or fertilization, and answer questions from the audience. Come with questions, and they’ll provide answers! The Business Meeting will follow at 1:20–1:50pm; Program Presentation at 2–3pm; and Show Table, Auction, and Raffle at 3–3:30pm.

Program Presentation

Mealy bugs and Scale: the Menaces of Orchids

Speaker’s Biography

Dr. Tom Royer is an Oklahoma State University professor emeritus, the former extension entomologist and Integrated Pest Management coordinator.

GPJC November Judging
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Southwestern College, Beech Science Center, 100 N College Street, Winfield, KS, 67156, United States

OOS Officers installation Meeting—November 2025
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00
The meeting begins at 1:00pm.

Program Presentation

The Society has purchased 25 ImmunoStrip® Cymbidium mosaic virus & Odontoglossum ringspot virus (CymMV & ORSV) testing kits for this meeting: limit one test kit per in-person attending Society member, while supplies last. If a member has a questionably plant, feel free to test it.

OOS Public Class: Orchids—Gifting and Gifted
2025-11-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
Jana Butcher, Oklahoma Orchid Society Trustee, will be talking about things to consider when giving an orchid as a gift and how to choose a healthy, well-bloomed plant as well as what to do if you get an orchid as a gift. She will be focusing on Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, and Oncidium orchids. This class is free, but you must register with Oklahoma City Parks via the link below. Jana will have two lovely orchids as door prizes. The class will be in Meeting Room #1 at Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center. Hope some of you will come!

Louisiana Orchid Short Course
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Ira Nelson Horticulture Center, 2206 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

GPJC December Judging
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Southwestern College, Beech Science Center, 100 N College Street, Winfield, KS, 67156, United States

24th World Orchid Conference—Germany 2026
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Messe Dresden, Messering 6, Dresden, 01067, Germany
The World Orchid Conference 2026 (WOC 2026), hosted by the German Orchid Society, is taking place in Dresden, Germany, from March 26 to March 29, 2026.

Following the success of WOC 2024, WOC 2026 promises a fresh and distinctive experience—celebrating orchids in a way that reflects Germany’s rich horticultural traditions. It will be an extraordinary gathering of orchid enthusiasts, researchers, and experts from around the world. With 60+ talks by international specialists across three parallel streams, you’ll gain deep insights into orchid conservation, cultivation, and science.

Registration Now Open!Secure your spot today! The full registration package is available for 300€, with all details on inclusions found at:👉 www.woc-2026.com/registration

Exclusive Orchid Travel ExperienceIn collaboration with a specialized travel agent, WOC 2026 offers post-conference orchid trips across Europe, giving you the opportunity to explore breathtaking orchid habitats beyond the event. More information will follow soon!

Join us for WOC 2026 and be part of this exceptional orchid experience in Dresden. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Warm regards,WOC 2026 TeamGerman Orchid Society

OOS's Annual Orchid Show & Sale
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00 | Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
See hundreds of orchids on show and for sale at Oklahoma Orchid Society’s annual Show & Sale, the Society’s AOS-sanctioned event of the year. This two-day “Bench and Full Exhibit” show will be held from 10am to 4pm at Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center, 3400 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK. Admission and parking are free, and the event is open to the public.

Orchid plants for ribbon judging must be registered on the Friday preceding the Show & Sale from 10:00 am–5:00 pm in the Gardens’ Exhibition Hall. Registration deadline is 5:00 pm. Ribbon judging at the Show will begin at 8:00 am Saturday morning in the Gardens’ Exhibition Hall, immediately followed by AOS judging.

Vendors will have hundreds of beautiful orchids from around the world for sale, and OOS will have growing supplies for sale. Be sure to stop at the Welcome Booth to speak with OOS members about growing and re-blooming orchids, ask questions, purchase raffle tickets, engage your children in an orchid scavenger hunt, and learn how to become a member of the Society. Come, saturate your senses with orchids!

List of Vendors

MAB’s Orchid Nursery, LLC

Sandstone Orchids & Nursery, LLC

Timbucktoo Orchids
