The 64th Miami
International Orchid Show
South Florida Orchid Society presents the 64th Miami
International Orchid Show from February 26 to February 28, 2010.
Not to be confused with the numerous other orchid shows that proliferate
each spring, the Miami International Orchid Show is the original, and now the
largest orchid show and sale in the country.
Each year, orchid professionals and hobbyists from across the globe
exhibit an exquisite, tropical array of more than 500,000 orchids and
orchid-related items for show and for sale.
Show organizers anticipate more than 15,000 attendees this year.
"The thing that sets the Miami International Orchid
Show apart from the other orchid shows is the sheer size of the Show, the
number of items for sale, and the extraordinary design of the exhibits,"
said Show Director Robert Fuchs.
"The Miami International Orchid Show is a top-caliber,
professionally produced show where guests get to see and buy the world's finest
orchids from the world's top growers."
"Passport to Paradise" sets
the theme for the 2010 show. In addition
to extraordinary orchid displays, the 64th Miami International Orchid Show
features a juried awards competition and thousands of orchids and related items
for sale. New to the Show for 2010 will
be an art exhibit and corresponding art contest spotlighting orchid imagery in
three creative categories: art, sculpture and photography. The contest will be overseen by Terry Mulrooney from the Homestead Art Club and both ribbons and
cash prizes will be awarded.
Fuchs also points out that there is much more to do at the
Show than stroll among the dramatic displays and purchase a vanda or cattleya. There
will also be a series of informative talks by world-renowned growers, walking
tours by knowledgeable Orchid Society members pointing out the highlights of
the show, and sales of orchid-related art and collectibles.
Kicking off this year's Show will be a special Premier Party
to be held on Thursday, February 25, at 7:30
p.m. The highly anticipated
Premier Party provides orchid lovers with a first glimpse at the show's
exhibits, the first chance to buy the Show's best orchid plants, and it will
also unveil the winners of the sought-after orchid trophies - including the
Grand Champion trophy for best orchid in the Show. Ribbons and trophies will
also be presented to the winners of the photography and art contests.
Regular hours for the 64th Miami International Orchid Show
are:
Friday, February 26- 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 27 - 10
a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 - 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
The 64th Miami International Orchid Show will take place at
the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel and Convention Center, centrally
located at 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue
in Miami, immediately south of Miami
International Airport. Daily show admission is $15.00 for adults,
which includes a $5.00 merchandise discount coupon. South Florida Orchid Society members and
children 12 and under are free. Tickets
for the special Premier Party are $50.00 per person and must be ordered in
advance through the South Florida Orchid Society office at (305) 255-3656.
To inquire about South Florida Orchid Society membership,
for additional information on the 64th Miami International Orchid Show, or to
order advance or group tickets, please call 305-255-3656 or visit www.sforchid.com
<http://www.sforchid.com/> .