HOS 2026 Silent Auction Rules

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7:00 PM in the Lanakila Elementary School Cafeteria
717 N. Kuakini Street, Honolulu 
Auction is open to the Public.

Over 25 nurseries on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island have provided or donated unusual, large or flowering orchid plants which will be offered by either open bid or secret bid. Arrive by 7:00 PM to receive instructions, then participate in bidding until 8pm. Arrive early before bidding closes. The Silent Auction will have: Open Bidding • Write your full name and bid amount on the item bidding sheet in front of the plant. Minimum bid and bidding increments will be specified on each sheet. You will be able to see the bids. Secret Bidding • Print your First and last name and bid in $1 increments on a Bid Form provided by the Auction Committee. Fold the Bid Form and place face down under the item or into a designated pot. Take care not to damage the plant. You are not allowed to examine the bids, not even your own. Bidding Rules • Bidders will be allowed about 45 minutes (exact time to be announced by the Auction Chairperson) to inspect the auction items and place their bids. You are not allowed to withdraw a bid once it has been made, but you may bid multiple times on the same item. Bids must make the minimum bid requirement (if not it will be disqualified) in increments of one dollar or as marked. If there are ties in the high bids, an Auction Staff Worker will randomly select the winner. • When bidding ends all bidding areas are closed and you may enjoy refreshments while Auction Staff identify the winning bids. Live Bidding *Items that do not receive any bids during the Open and Secret Bidding session will be auctioned off by Live Bidding. The Live Bidding session will be conducted immediately after the close of the Open and Secret Bidding session. During the Live Bidding session, multiple plants will usually be packaged together and sold as a lot. • Items are subject to change or to be withdrawn without notice at any time. Listen to the Auction chairperson for updates and changes. • Winning bidders agree to pay in full the amount of winning bid at the conclusion of the auction. All items are sold as-is. All Sales are final. If any item is left unclaimed, it will become the property of HOS. Payments • We can take cash or checks payable to “HOS” or “Honolulu Orchid Society.”. Reminder- Bring boxes or trays to transport your purchases home.

Sneak Peek
Just a preview of some of the orchids donated by Hawaii nurseries and friends that will be available at the auction.  See the Honolulu Orchid Society’s March 2026 Newsletter for more details about the auction.