Orchid Obscura: 2026 Pacific Orchid Exposition - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2026

Start: Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00PM
End: Sunday, March 1, 2026 4:00PM

Orchid Obscura: Pacific Orchid Exposition 2026 The 73rd Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition is a must-attend event for orchid enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. This event will showcase themed flower displays, expert advice on growing orchids, and a stunning array of beautiful and rare orchids. Orchids and other plants will be for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as many local, national & international nurseries. The show runs from 10:00am - 5:00pm on Friday (February 27) & Saturday (February 28), and from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday (March 1). Interactive demonstrations will be conducted by experts with information about successfully growing and blooming orchids at home. You can learn about opportunities for more formal orchid and plant-related education at the Environmental Horticulture & Floristry programs at CCSF, and for taking a more active role in orchid habitat conservation around the world by representatives of the Orchid Conservation Alliance. Families are welcome, and there will be special activities for kids and people of all ages and interests. Children 12 and under are free (Friday-Sunday) with a paid adult chaperone. We thank Oakville Ranch Winery, our premier sponsor, for supporting the San Francisco Orchid Society and this event, and for donating wine for the Preview Night fundraiser from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday February 27th. At the Preview night, adult (21 years+) attendees will have their first chance to purchase plants and see the displays while enjoying live entertainment, wine and hors d'œuvres. This year's theme is “Orchid Obscura: A Celebration of the Mysterious and Rarely Seen Orchids." Step into the shadows and explore the enigmatic world of orchids like never before. Orchid Obscura shines a light on the rare, the unusual, and the curiously captivating side of the orchid family. From ghostly blooms to bizarre botanical adaptations, this event invites you to discover nature’s most elusive floral secrets. Immerse yourself in a realm where beauty meets the strange, and every petal tells a hidden story. Displayed orchids will compete for cash prizes, and will be judged by the American Orchid Society for ribbons and trophies. ORCHID & PLANT VENDORS will include: Afri Orchids Brookside Orchids CCSF EH&F D&D Flowers Ecuagenera Emerald City Orchids Gold Country Orchids Golden Gate Orchids Kanjarin Nursery Orchid Conservation Alliance (OCA) Orchid Design Orchids of Los Osos Orquídeas Katía Paph Paradise Seed Engei Seed Studio SF Sunset Valley Orchids T&T Orchids Ten Shin Gardens The Plant Lady S.F. Tropical Exotique ... and more Sponsors also include: LeafFilter Gutter Protection