Orchid Show 2026 Summary

    Eastern Iowa Orchid Show and Sale Oct 24-25 again was held at the Radisson Hotel Conference Center in Cedar Rapids  and was a large show with over 400 blooming orchids displayed by regional orchid clubs and individuals from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.  Our exhibit was in the center of the room and received the Show Trophy for best exhibit in the show and in addition, a AOS silver certificate of excellence with 86 points.

Pictured here is the 'crew' setting up our display. More photos below of our display and Embroidery by Lois Friday, lovely hand made quilt by member Dorothy Hampton, nice themed exhibit from Batavia Orchid Society, and an unusual Bulbophyllum, one of seven AOS awards given.

    Eastern Iowa Orchid Show and Sale Nov 1 & 2 again was held at the Radisson Hotel Conference Center in Cedar Rapids  and was our largest show ever with over 500 blooming orchids displayed by regional orchid clubs and individuals from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.  Our exhibit is pictured on page one. Kay Perry, one of the Chicago Center Judges took a 6 minute video  which summarizes the 2025 show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/LD2xHK33Oqc?si=4jnwPQ8oATODRUee 

View previous orchid show pictures in  November newsletters.