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Dates |
Free and Open to the public on Presidents Day weekend 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, 15 February 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, 16 February 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday, 17 February |
New Location:
743 W Central Ave
Davidsonville, MD, 21035
Once again, the event that all Orchid Lovers in the DC Metro area have been anticipating ~ ~ The National Capital Orchid Society is holding its Annual Show and Sale on February 15 through 17 (Sat. thru Monday, President's Day weekend) at Homestead Gardens, 743 Western Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035.
This is a bit further from the center of the Washington metro area than the show has been in the past. It is approximately a one hour drive from the intersection of I-270 and the DC Beltway.
This event is free to the public. We will have:
- A display area with exhibits from other orchid societies in the mid-Atlantic region. There will be hundreds of blooming plants on display.
- A vendors area with plants for sale. More information about the vendors is listed below.
- Tours of the exhibit space.
- Educational talks on how to grow many of the popular types of orchids in your home.
Educational talk schedule
The list of talks and presenters is still being finalized.
Sat Feb 15
2 PM - 3 PM: Talk Title TBD
Sun Feb 16
11 AM - 12 PM: Talk Title TBD
2 PM - 3 PM: Talk Title TBD
Mon Feb 17
11 AM - 12 PM: Talk Title TBD
2 PM - 3 PM: Talk Title TBD
MEMBER SALES
NCOS members who volunteer at least one half day (or equivalent) at the Show can sell plants through the Member Sales spot in the sales area. 2017_Member_sales_rules-final can be downloaded. Please bring plants that are well established and are free from insects.
List of show vendors
- Arbec Orchids: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arbec-Orchids/526550164191473
- J&L Orchids: http://www.jlorchids.com/
- Mount Prospect Orchids: http://www.mountprospectorchids.com/
- Orchid Enterprise: www.orchidenterprise.com
- Silva Orchids: https://www.silvaorchids.com/
- Sunisa’s Clay Flowers: https://sunisaclayflowers.com/
- Woodstream Orchids: www.woodstreamorchids.com
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
The show rules for the NCOS 2020 show can be downloaded here: 2020 Show Rules. The list of plant classes can be downloaded here. Questions on plant registration should be directed to Gary Smith (orchid.impaired@gmail.com).
The NCOS 2020 Show Schedule can be downloaded here. This document lays out the entire timeline for when exhibits go in, when judging happens, and when the show is open to the public.
Information about unloading and parking at Homestead Gardens can be downloaded here: NCOS 2020 Unloading and Parking.
Judging questions should be directed to Gordon Slaymaker (gordon.slaymaker@verizon.net).
Plant registration information will be sent via email directly to each exhibitor’s point of contact before the show (by February 7th). Please plan to pre-register your plants before show weekend. Questions on plant registration should be directed to Gary Smith (orchid.impaired@gmail.com).