From March 2 through 4, the
Event Hall of the Botanical Garden
will be transformed into an exotic,
tropical showcase. The second annual
Orchid Show and Sale, sponsored
by the Orchid Society of NWA
and the Botanical Garden, will open
with a reception on Friday, March 2
from 6:00 to 7:30 and continue on
Saturday, from 9:00 to 5:00 and on
Sunday, from 9:00 to 4:00. Tickets
for the reception which includes
drinks and light refreshments are
$8.00, purchased online at
www.bgozarks.org or by calling 750-
2620. Admission on both Saturday
and Sunday is $5.00 and may be
bought online or at the door.
This year, the displays will be
judged by officials from the American
Orchid Society. Visitors at the
reception and over the weekend will
get to see the outcome of the judging,
the spectacular arrangements of
orchids, and will also be able to purchase
orchids that the local society
has for sale.
On both weekend days, visitors
may attend mini classes offered by
society members. Classes will be at
10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm on Saturday
and Sunday. Topics will include care
of orchids, repotting orchids and
photographing orchids. Classes are
included in the price of admission.
Last year’s show and sale was well
attended and orchids sold quickly.
The Orchid Show and Sale is a colorful,
educational event on the drab
winter calendar, so make plans to
attend and be amazed.