The Miami Beach Orchid Society and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden invite you to our Second Annual Orchids & Arts Festival, celebrating the beauty of orchids and artistic expression on May 3rd & 4th at the stunning Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This vibrant two-day festival will immerse you in the world of orchids with premium orchid vendors, captivating art, orchid education from world-renowned experts, guided tours, live music performances, and hourly raffles featuring locally-grown orchids. We’re also shining a spotlight on Florida’s native orchid species, raising awareness of their beauty and the delicate ecosystems they call home. Featured vendors include So Orchids, J&J Unique Orchids, Orchidique, OFE Orchid Supplies, Blooming Paradise Nursery, Bamboo and Orchid Gardens, Vicki's Orchids, Life is a Koconut and more!
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with inspiration, discovery, and the magic of orchids!
Festival Schedule
(times and schedule subject to change)
Thursday May 1st
12:00pm-5:00pm - Register your orchids for the AOS-judged orchid show on Friday! Meet us in the Banyan Room at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Friday May 2nd
8:00-11:45am - Register your orchids for the AOS-judged orchid show this afternoon! Meet us in the Banyan Room at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
12:00pm - American Orchid Society Judged Show in the Banyan Room at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Saturday May 3rd
10:00 AM - Doors Open
10:30 AM - Music from YMU
11:00 - Orchids 101 featuring Master Gardener Linda Pincus
11:30 AM - Music from YMU
12:00 - Tips and tricks to help your orchids thrive in South Florida from Carlos Cahiz of OFE Supplies
12:30 - Music from YMU
1:00 - A deep dive into Latin American orchids by Antonio Davila from J&J Unique Orchids
1:30 - Music from YMU
2:00 - Something special
2:30 - Music from YMU
Raffle prize winners will be announced on the hour onstage before the lectures begin.
Sunday May 4th
10:00 AM - Doors Open
10:30 AM - Music from YMU
11:00 - Lecture
11:30 AM - Music from YMU
12:00 - Tips and tricks to help your orchids thrive in South Florida from Carlos Cahiz of OFE Supplies
12:30 - Music from YMU
1:00 - Lecture by Dr. Romina Gazis on orchid diseases and plant pathology
2:00 - Music from YMU
2:30 - Orchid Ikebana by Stephan Eberhagen
3:00 - Music from YMU
Raffle prize winners will be announced on the hour onstage before the lectures begin.
  • 2 days of orchids and arts

    Talks, music, art and more!
  • Exclusive orchid vendors

    Add exotic and Florida native orchids to your collection!
  • Award winning orchids on display

    American Orchid Society judged bench display. See the judges' picks!
  • 100+ orchids and hybrids

    Admire different species and learn what makes them thrive!
Meet Our Vendors
Thank you to our sponsors! If you would like to sponsor the festival, please see our media kit at the bottom of the FAQs.
Where does the festival take place?

You can find us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden located at: 2000 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139.


Discounted parking for $2/hour is available at the Convention Center Garage on the 4th floor (just across the street from the garden) at 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach FL 33139. You will need to get your parking pass validated at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden Gift Shop so please bring your parking ticket with you to the festival. The entrance to the parking garage is located at 1901 Convention Center Drive. You can park anywhere in the garage. From the fourth floor, take the elevators closest to the "Sunset Vista Salon" to level 1 and then follow signs to walk across the street to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Watch this video on Instagram, posted by the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, for more details on the parking location. Other parking is available around the garden at standard city rates.

FAQs
We tried to collect the most popular questions about the festival, but if you still have any, ask us by email:
miamibeachorchidsociety@gmail.com
Do you want to be a sponsor for the 2025 Orchids and Arts show?
For any questions, contact us via email or social media
miamibeachorchidsociety@gmail.com
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