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





Marin Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Online via Zoom


Fourth Tuesday of the Month
June 24, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open
Alan Yip will speak on
"Vanilla Orchids"


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 .





Golden Gate Cymbidium Society Meeting, Via Zoom


Fourth Wednesday of the Month
June 25, 2025, 7pm
Diane Winters will speak on
"Division & Multiplication - Grow Your Collection by Backbulbs"



Members are sent the Zoom link in the monthly newsletter. If you are not a member, but would like to attend one of their meetings, please email requesting the Zoom Link, at least 24 Hours Before the Event to GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety@yahoo.com. Lecturer Presentation and SlideshowMembers' Orchid Plants Show & Tell OnlineText at (408) 316-0677, or email us at GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety@yahoo.com website at www.GoldenGateCymbidiumSociety.org .




Sacramento Valley Cymbidium Society Meeting, In-Person


Fourth Wednesday of the Month
June 25, 2025, 7pm
Annual Cymbidium and Other Orchids Auction



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.

  • Some cyms hybridized by George Hatfield are suppose to hold bidders at a fever pace
  • Face masks are recommended

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





Peninsula Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Online via Zoom


Fourth Friday of the Month
June 27, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open
Chaunie Langland, Pierre Pujol and Ken Jacobsen
"Expert Panel on Orchid Culture"



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





Orchid Plant Judging at the Pacific Central Judging Center, of the American Orchid Society


First Tuesday of the Month
July 1, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open



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





San Francisco Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person


First Tuesday of the Month
July 1, 2025, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open
Ron Kaufmann will speak on
"Orchid Conservation"



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/.





Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Via Zoom


First Wednesday of the Month
July 2, 2025, 7 pm Doors Open
Society Potluck BBQ Dinner


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

  • Members Potluck their favorite Dish to Share
  • The Society cooks the BEST Cheeseburgers
  • Play Bingo - winners get orchid​

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





Orchid Plant Judging at the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center of the American Orchid Society


First Wednesday of the Month
July 2, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open



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/





Sacramento Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person


First Wednesday of the Month
July 2, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open



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

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

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





Carmel Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person


First Monday of the Month
July 7, 2025, 7 pm



Meetings are held at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel.

www.carmelorchidsociety.org/, and on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/groups/carmelorchidsociety/





Sonoma County Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Online via Zoom


Second Tuesday the Month
July 8, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open



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





Napa Valley Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person


Second Wednesday of the Month
July 9, 2025, 5:30 pm doors open



Meetings are held at the Napa Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559. For more info, email to info@nv-os.org . ONLY $5 for potting materials to the club

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

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





Diablo View Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person


Second Thursday of Each Month
July 10, 2025, 6:45 pm Doors Open


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 Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation
  • Show & Tell of Members' Orchids brought in
  • Face masks are recommended.

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





Santa Cruz Orchid Society In-Person Meeting


Second Friday of the Month
July 11, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open, Meeting Promptly starts at 7pm



Meetings are held at the Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. For more info, contact Cheri at cjw_online@baymoon.com.

  • Guest Lecture and Slideshow / Presentation
  • Show & Tell of Members' Orchids brought in
  • Face masks are recommended

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





Malihini Orchid Society In-Person Meeting


Second Friday of the Month
July 11, 2025, 7 pm Doors Open



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
  • Show & Tell of Members' Orchids brought in
  • Face masks are recommended


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




Peninsula Orchid Society In-Person "Orchid Auction"


Unique Event !
July 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open
Orchid Auction, Day and Time TBD



Events and Meetings are held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403.


I am unsure if this event is actually scheduled, Please contact someone at their website to verify.


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





Cal Orchid Open House and Summer Hummer Weekend


Unique Event
July 18 - 19, 2025,
Friday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm (NO Sunday)
1251 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, CA


Lauris Rose says, "You saw our award-winning Laelia anceps at the 2025 Santa Barbara Intl Orchid Show. We have a new crop of our incredible cutting edge stock available at our summer open house. These fantastic plants grow like champions! The victory will go to those who take advantage of a chance to buy these winners when they're small !Stop by and browse our diverse inventory - everything from exotic species to the latest hybrids. There will be very special sale pricing throughout the collection as we celebrate and honor Cal-Orchid's contribution to the world of orchids that was James's life and continues to be Lauris's. There are treasures for everyone on the Cal-Orchid benches! Guest Vendors: Afri Orchids, Suwada Orchids and Tokyo Orchid Nursery! Make a toast to our beloved James Rose, whom we lost in January. Come share your stories and memories of this icon of the orchid world! "
Meanwhile, you can pre-order orchids from them ! By emailing your requests to Calorchid@cox.net phone number (805) 967- 1312. Or their Website at www.calorchid.com.




Orchid Plant Judging at the Pacific Central Judging Center of the American Orchid Society


Third Saturday of the Month
July 19, 2025, 10 am Doors Open



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 now 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 .





Orchid Plant Judging at the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center of the American Orchid Society


Third Sunday of the Month
July 20, 2025, Doors Open 8:30 am



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/





Orchid Society of California Meeting, IN-PERSON


Third Sunday of the Month
July 20, 2025, Doors Open at 1 pm


​Normally, the Meetings are held at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA. If you tell the parking attendant that you are there for a meeting with the Orchid Society at the Garden Center, you should be able to get in without paying the normal parking fee.

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

To get on their list, email president@orchidsca.org. Check their FB page at www.facebook.com/OrchidSocietyofCalifornia/ or their website, www.orchidsca.org/





San Francisco Orchid Society presents "Orchids in the Park"


Unique Event
July 26 - 27, Doors Open July 26-27



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

  • Largest Summer Orchid Sale in Northern California, from Vendors and Members
  • Face masks are recommended
  • Admission Prices reduced if you buy ahead ($5 or $10 from $15). GO to their website

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





Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Via Zoom


First Wednesday of the Month
August 6, 2025, 7 pm Doors Open
Chaunie Langland speaks on
"Growing Barkerias and Comparettias"


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

  • Members Potluck their favorite Dish to Share
  • The Society cooks the BEST Cheeseburgers
  • Play Bingo - winners get orchid​

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





Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Meeting, In-Person & Via Zoom


First Wednesday of the Month
September 3, 2025, 7 pm Doors Open
Annual Society Orchid Auction


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

  • Members Potluck their favorite Dish to Share
  • The Society cooks the BEST Cheeseburgers
  • Play Bingo - winners get orchid​

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





Santa Cruz Orchid Society In-Person Potluck Lunch and Silent Auction


Unique Event
September 2025



This will be held at a member's home, the address will be in the Newsletter. For more info, contact Cheri at cjw_online@baymoon.com.

  • Silent Auction of Members' Orchids
  • Awesome Meals and Casseroles created by Members

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





Gold Coast Cymbidium Society Meeting, In-Person & Online
1st Meeting of the Cymbidium Season


Third Friday of the Month
September 19, 2025, 6:30 pm Doors Open
Meeting starts promptly at 7pm
Bill Weaver will speak on
"Cymbidium Culture"



It will be 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 who bring Snacks are entered in to a drawing for a special orchid
  • Raffle Table and Member Plant Sales may be available
  • Face masks are recommended

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





Diablo View Orchid Society
Auction and Potluck Lunch



Unique Event
September 20, 2025
Saturday, 8:30 am Auction Begins
Potluck Lunch Follows


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.

  • Awesome Auction Begins
  • Society Potluck Lunch Follows
  • This might be a great time to Join This Society !

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





Peninsula Orchid Society In-Person Fall Show and Sale


Unique Event !
October 4 - 5, 2025
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm



Held at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403.

  • Awesome plant Displays
  • Orchids, Succulents and other Exotic plants available
  • Face Masks are recommended in confined spaces

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





9th Annual Huntington International Orchid Show and Sale


Unique Event !
October 17 - 19, 2025
10am - 5pm



Held at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens (Brody Center), 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108.Awesome Local Orchid Societies and Other DisplaysOrchids, Succulents and other Exotic plants for purchaseFace Masks are recommended in confined spaces​www.huntington.org, www.huntington.org/event/ or on facebook at www.facebook.com/TheHuntingtonLibrary


Consider Joining As a NEW MEMBER at SEVERAL of your Local Orchid Societies Today!
1) Some Orchid Societies now Do BOTH IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ONLINE Meetings - that means they are so computer EZ, No Driving Anywhere, & you can do it in your pajamas !
2) But if you are a "Peoples' Person", Most Societies are open to IN-PERSON meetings (some societies offer Zoom Meetings as a plus for those who don't like to drive - like from Australia)
3) Not Including these Incredible Speakers & Valuable Lectures we've been getting, you would normally never see, from Australia, Asia and Europe !

Go to those "Membership" pages on the linked Orchid Society Websites above NOW !



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