Annual orchid show, sale returns Feb. 18-19

Posted February 05, 2017 10:00 pm

Batavia Orchid Society

The Batavia Orchid Society will hold its annual Chicago Suburban Orchid Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.

Orchid societies from around the Midwest will bring their orchids to set up in displays for judging. There will be demonstrations all day on orchid care and repotting. There also will be orchid books and supplies on sale.

See all of the beauty and variety of shapes, colors, and fragrances orchids have to offer.

Vendors will bring orchids for sale that aren't typically available in local grocery stores. Admission and parking are free; though donations are welcome.

A special hours is offered to photographers on Sunday starting at 9 a.m.

The Batavia Orchid Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the growing of orchids as a hobby.

Visit www.bataviaorchidsociety.org or www.facebook.com/BataviaOrchidSociety/.

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