NCOS Annual Orchid Show & Sale
September 19-21, 2025
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NCOS Annual Show & Sale
Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21
Join us for the NCOS Annual Orchid Show & Sale at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Maryland. Whether you’re an experienced collector, just starting out, or simply love beautiful flowers, you’ll find plenty to enjoy at this free, public event.
what to expect
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Hundreds of blooming orchids on stunning display
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Orchids for sale from top vendors and NCOS members
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Talks & demonstrations by expert growers
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American Orchid Society (AOS) judging
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Door prizes, raffles & more
Show Dates and Times
Friday, September 19 – 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Saturday, September 20 – 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 21 – 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
event location
Homestead Gardens
743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035
orchid vendors at the show
- J & L Orchids (Connecticut)
- Miranda Orchids (Brazil)
- MundiFlora (Ecuador)
- Orchid Classics (Virginia)
- Orchid Enterprise (Virginia)
- Taida Orchids (Taiwan)
- Waldor Orchids (New Jersey)
NOTE: Orchid vendors are subject to change
Informational Talks on Saturday, September 20
All Informational Talks will be held in the Events tent
10:30 am How to Choose the Right Orchid with Ken Meier of the National Capital Judging Center and Owner of Orchid Enterprise
11:30 am How to Grow Slipper Orchids with Jason Gebbia, NCOS
12:30 pm Conservation of Orchids with Melissa McCormick, Smithsonian Environmental Resource Center (SERC)
1:30 pm Orchid Basics 101 with Barbara Fennelly, NCOS
2:30 pm Research and Conservation of Orchids in Costa Rica with Amy McDermott, Front Matter, PNAS
Demonstrations on Sunday, September 21
All Demonstrations will be held in the Events tent