ORCHID EVENTS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
(And Beyond)

Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403. If you have a subject that you would like the panel to discuss, email your questions to Dennis Olivas at d.olivas@comcast.net.

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

​www.penorchidsoc.org/, or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/peninsulaorchidsociety

Meetings are held at the Congregation Kol Shofar, 1215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon, CA (on occasion, when the Kol Shofar is not available, they may be at The Sunrise Center in Corte Madera). You may wish to request a link to their online Zoom meetings by emailing to marin.orchids@gmail.com.

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow & Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.marinorchidsociety.com, and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MarinOrchidSociety .

Meetings are held at the Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 Mc Kinley Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816. If they have Zoom meetings, send a message through their Facebook Messenger to ask for a link. Or email SacCymSoc@yahoo.com.

• Lecturer Presentation and Slideshow
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Click www.facebook.com/sacramentocymbidiums/. Search their Events page to see the subject of their monthly meetings.

IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants. To enter your plant(s), BRING it at 6:30 PM to The San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).

Face masks are recommended.

For more info contact Chaunie Langland at chaunieaos@gmail.com or www.paccentraljc.org or on www.facebook.com/PacificCentralJudging

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants. They meet alongside The Sacramento Orchid Society at the Odd Fellows Hall 1831 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA. Questions, email them to Lynne Murrell at lynne.murrell@outlook.com .

• Face masks are recommended.

Website at www.csnjc.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/California-Sierra-Nevada-Judging-Center-104769679585467/

Meetings are held at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 1831 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825. ​

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.sacramentoorchids.org , or on Facebook www.facebook.com/sacramentoorchids.

Meetings are held IN-PERSON at 2pm at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel.

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Plant Opportunity Table

www.carmelorchidsociety.org/, and on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/groups/carmelorchidsociety/

Meetings are held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. For more info or to ask for a Zoom Link to their meetings, email scos501@sonic.net.

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.SonomaOrchids.com and www.facebook.com/Sonoma-County-Orchid-Society-603771413040294

Meetings starting at 6pm, and are held at the Napa Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559. For more info, email to info@nv-os.org .

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow or Presentation
  
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Members May have plants to sell
• Face masks are recommended

More info, www.thenapavalleyorchidsociety.org/ or call 707-738-4128.

Meetings are held at the Concord Water District, 1331 Concord Ave, Concord 94521. Doors open at 6:30pm for Show & Tell setup and conversations. If you would like a link to their ZOOM Meeting, email Diane Bond at bonddiane9@gmail.com.

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow Presentation Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended.

www.dvos.org or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/groups/1688682468073346

Meetings are held at the Santa Clara Railroad Museum, 1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050. For more info, email to Malihini.Society@gmail.com .

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow & Presentation
  
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Website at www.malihini.org/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ORCHIDinSANJOSE#

IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants. To enter your orchid plants, BRING them to The Fioli Historic House and Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Judging begins at 10:30 AM.

• Face masks are recommended

For more info contact Chaunie Langland at chaunieaos@gmail.com . Website is www.paccentraljc.org and Facebook www.facebook.com/PacificCentralJudging .

This meeting will be held at a private residence. Please email for info for that event.

• Email them below to attend
• Face masks are recommended

To get on their list, email president@orchidsca.org. Click www.facebook.com/OrchidSocietyofCalifornia/ or their website, www.orchidsca.org/ .

The Huntington Library & Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA. Join them at The Huntington for Speakers Day 2026 - a must-attend event for orchid enthusiasts of all levels. This in-person gathering will feature leading experts sharing their knowledge on orchid cultivation, conservation, and the fascinating diversity of these remarkable plants.Spend the day exploring new ideas, practical growing techniques, and the latest developments in orchid science and preservation. Engage with knowledgeable speakers, ask questions, and gain insights that can help you grow and appreciate orchids even more.Beyond the presentations, Speakers Day is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow orchid lovers, exchange experiences, and celebrate a shared passion for these extraordinary plants. Whether you’re an experienced grower, a collector, or just beginning your orchid journey, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with new knowledge.Orchid Digest Members register for $99 or if not a member, join for an annual membership and entrance for $125. Guests can dine for just $59.
Face masks are recommended
For more info and to register online, go to https://www.orchiddigest.org/202-speakers-dayProblems registering? Call Jeff at (323)-864-2637.

IN-PERSON Judging of your orchid plants. They meet at Dueling Dogs Brewing, 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln, CA. Questions, email them to Lynne Murrell at lynne.murrell@outlook.com .

• Face masks are recommended

Website at www.csnjc.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/California-Sierra-Nevada-Judging-Center-104769679585467/

Meetings are held at the Shepard Garden and Art Center, 3330 Mc Kinley Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816. If they have Zoom meetings, send a message through their Facebook Messenger to ask for a link. Or email SacCymSoc@yahoo.com.

• Lecturer Presentation and Slideshow
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Click www.facebook.com/sacramentocymbidiums/. Search their Events page to see the subject of their monthly meetings.

Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Avenue, Nipomo, CA.

• $5 Admission includes a $5 Wooden Coin to be spent at any of the vendors there
• 4 Orchid Repotting / Mounting Dmeonstarions and Noted Guest Lecturer, Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids
• Seven Orchid and Plant Vendors
• Face masks are recommended

For more info and to register online, go to www.fcos.org/orchid-fest-2026

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Members and Guests bring their favorite Homemade Casseroles and Side Dishes to Share at our Potluck Event!
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

Event will be held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Orchid Displays and International Vendors
• Discount Admission Tickets available Online
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Auction of Members Special Orchids and Donations
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403. If you would like to see what the meeting is like, feel free to just drop in. For a Zoom link to the event, email to janwar.gccs@gmail.com, and ask.

• Guest Lecturer with a Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Member Plant Sales may be available
• Join at This Meeting and get a FREE Cymbidium Plant !
• Face masks are recommended

www.GoldCoastCymbidiumSociety.org/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/488674388537627.

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

Meetings are held at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Feel free to drop in at this meeting and learn what orchids are all about. For more info, contact Cheri at cjw_online@baymoon.com.

• Guest Lecturer with a Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Members who bring Snacks are entered in to a drawing for a special orchid
• Raffle Table and Member Plant Sales will be available
• Face masks are recommended

www.santacruzorchidsociety.org and www.facebook.com/scorchidsociety

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• Guest Lecture and Slideshow Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .

Meetings are held at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers), 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (in Golden Gate Park, just off Lincoln Way).​

• No Speaker at this meeting
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/ and www.facebook.com/SFOrchidSociety/.

They meet at the American Legion Building, at 1504 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Questions? Email Sandi Fox at foxsandi@yahoo.com .

• Guest Lecturer and Slideshow or Presentation
• Members' Orchid Plants Show & Tell
• Face masks are recommended

Look for them on the web at www.scvos.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Santa-Clara-Valley-Orchid-Society-179637966053 .