Announcing the 55th Pacific Orchid Exposition FEBRUARY 15–18, 2007 Join us at one of the most wonderful shows in the country, the San Francisco Orchid Society’s Pacific Orchid Exposition, a must-see for one and all, February 15–18, 2007 at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion. The 2007 show and plant sale, ORCHID FANTASIA, will capture orchid lovers, gardeners and aesthetes, as more than 100,000 orchids in every color, shape and size are showcased and sold at the Pacific Orchid Exposition (POE). Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica and thrive in diverse climates, from the hot jungles of the South American Amazon River to the cool slopes of the Andes and Himalayas. More than 50 orchid nurseries from around the world will display their breathtaking rarities of nature and offer exceptional opportunities for orchid lovers to purchase orchids that will enhance the beauty of their homes, apartments and gardens. These incredible orchid displays continue to heat up the greenhouse with new species and hybrids. Grown to perfection, orchids themselves have become cool centerpieces and hot trendsetting statements in homes, offices, art galleries, restaurants and everywhere in between. Promising one of the most diverse selections of orchids in the country, this year’s show will feature the hottest displays and collections coupled with docent tours and demonstrations on the coolest trends in the orchid world. The 2007 Pacific Orchid Exposition will provide opportunities for beauty lovers of all ages to take part in the time-honored art of orchid cultivation and appreciation. WHO The San Francisco Orchid Society, educational and cultivation leaders in the US. (SFOS is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to orchid education and conservation.) WHAT The 55th Pacific Orchid Exposition, An annual Plant Exhibition & Sale WHERE Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco WHEN * Gala Benefit Preview, Thursday, February 15, 2007, 6:30–10:00 p.m.
* Friday, February 16, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Tours rates available)
* Saturday, February 17, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
* Sunday, February 18, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. COST Preview Night: $30.00 in advance, $35.00 at the door
General Admission: $12.00
Seniors (65+), disabled: $8.00
Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult, except at the Gala Benefit Preview INFO Call 415.665.2468 or visit www.orchidsanfrancisco.org WHY This year’s show will be full of thousands of exotic orchids grown in all types of environments: from domestic Hot and Cool Greenhouses to new species collected in the wild from all over the world. The Pacific Orchid Exposition offers docent tours, demonstrations and the opportunity for visitors to take home their choice of remarkable orchids from a countless selection. In addition, hundreds of award winning orchids, judged by the American Orchid Society (AOS), will be on display. Named one of the top three orchid shows in the country, the POE offers something for everyone. HOW Find out how you can become a member of the San Francisco Orchid Society. Find out how to volunteer at this year's Pacific Orchid Exposition.
The Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, host of the expo
The 58th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition took place Feb. 26–28 at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California, sponsored by the San Francisco Orchid Society.  This year's theme for the expo's displays was "carnival", though a number of winning entries were among the smaller and more sedate species of orchids, quite at odds with the typical ostentatious colors and displays of carnival.  Alongside the orchid exposition were a gala party, silent auctions and market area.