Join us for Orchids Spooktacular, the HOS Orchid Show, October 9 and 10, 2026, at Washington Middle School.

Orchid Show & Plant Sale

• Orchid displays by the Honolulu Orchid Society and guest societies
• Plant Sale by isle nurseries (come early for best selection!)  
• Country Store (proceeds go toward our non-profit)
• Free orchid workshops help you care for your orchids
• Plant doctor on duty (bring your questions)
• Information tables:
  University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture
  and Hawaii Department of Agriculture
• Free parking and admission

The award and show trophy winners, donors and acknowledgements appear in the Show Program. Once judging has concluded, a pdf will be available. Also, a paper program is provided at the show.

Show date and location

• 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2026
• 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026
  – the Plant Sale closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday
• The cafeteria at Washington Middle School, 1633 South King Street, Honolulu (map below)

Orchid workshops

We’ve asked some of our favorite isle growers and researchers to share their expertise in free plant demonstrations. Session leader and topic may change.

• “Orchid facts and culture information,”
  Dr. James Keach,
  Friday, October 9, at 10 a.m.
• “General orchid culture, and how to repot an orchid plant,”
  with Matthew McKnight III,
  Friday, October 9, at 1 p.m.
• “Orchid pests and diseases,”
  Dr. James Keach,
  Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m.
• “Growing and cultivating Honohono in Hawaii,”
  with Scot Mitamura,
  Saturday, October 10, at 1 p.m.

Want to get involved? Looking for info?

Volunteers are needed to make this show a success. We rely on our members and their friends and family. Come be a part of a fun day of festivities, and you could also collect tips and backstories about these fantastic plants and the folks who grow them. Choose a morning or afternoon shift – or both! – and each shift includes lunch.

For more details and to sign up, call our volunteer coordinator:
Carol De Witt at 808-597-4087 or by email at seabreeze808@outlook.com 
Carol will accept phone calls until 9:30 PM. Leave a message with your name and phone number if she does not answer.

Plant Vendors

• Calvin Kumano Orchids
• Matt’s Botanics
• Mauna Understory Nursery
• Michael Ige Farm
• Miyasato Orchids
• Nuuanu Orchids
• O’Day Orchids Hawaii
• Olomana Tropicals

Show Leads

Documents

For orchid society members, Plant Registration is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Here are full page and half page forms.

For the collective showcase of miniature orchids, with plants from all societies, start a new plant registration form. Only Miniature display orchids are considered for Miniature awards. See the Show Rules (sections G and R).

• Show Rules and Regulations
• Plant registration form – full page
• Plant registration form – short