77th Annual SB International Orchid Show
Society Invites is pleased to announce its time to get your tickets for the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show happening March 7-9, at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The theme for this year is “Exotic Gardens” – said to take attendees on a journey through the stunning beauty of orchids and their natural habitats. It is the most prestigious orchid show in the United States, featuring orchid displays installed by local, national, and international growers, artisans, designers, and orchid enthusiasts. It also includes orchid workshops, demonstrations, art exhibits, photography, floral arrangements, and special events.
The SB International Orchid Show Board President Lauris Rose is known as the all-things-orchids global expert, with over 50 years in the commercial orchid business as owner of Cal-Orchid, Inc. For more in depth on Rose, view my news report and videos of her at her orchid greenhouses (https://tinyurl.com/MJLaurisRose)
The show will have both VIP and General admission ticketing, however Society recommends the VIP which will include entry to show, a guided 45-minute tour by an American Orchid Society Judge explaining the show’s history and pointing out winning orchids and displays, an Orchid Information Card and Orchid Review Card to determine your favorite type of orchid, and a show program.
In addition to viewing the exotic orchids flown in from around the globe, there are hands-on workshops:
Kokedama Workshop with Alex from Raiz Feliz Shop – $65 includes admission to the show, orchid for Kokedama, all supplies, and a hands-on 45-minute workshop.
Orchid Mounting Workshops – $65 includes admission to the show, orchid for mounting, all supplies, and a 45-minute workshop.
Repotting Demonstrations – FREE.
And there are interesting events such as the Orchid Serenity Yoga & Sound Bath by Santa Barbara Beach Yoga and Foxy Sage – March 6th, 6 pm – 8 pm. For $45, you can enjoy a 45-minute yoga session, a sound bath, and tea while you walk through the exhibit after your practice; an Epicurean SB Exclusive Private Chef Dinner to be held with the orchids on display, Friday, March 7 (details TBA); and an Orchids After Dark – Saturday, March 8th – 6 pm – 9 pm event to view the orchid exhibit for three hours, do Live Painting with Wine by Danielle Renée, libations via a cash bar (beer, wine, and cocktails), and beats by Claire Zielinski.
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