San Francisco Orchid Society
Where Orchid Passion
Comes to Life
Join the Bay Area's premier orchid community. Monthly meetings, world-class shows, and a welcoming community of growers, judges, and enthusiasts.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Monthly Meeting
Skills Session Spectacular
Join us for an engaging evening dedicated to orchid care at our Skills Session Spectacular. Expert-led sessions cover potting, mounting, Cymbidium care, and the Orchid Doctor. Plus: Elections for the 2026–2027 board.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
6:30 PM — Plant entry for AOS judging
Hall of Flowers, 9th Ave & Lincoln Way, San Francisco
No Zoom This Meeting
In-Person Only — No Zoom · Elections at 7 PM
Orchids in the Park 2026
July 25 & 26 · SF County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
Saturday 10am–5pm · Sunday 10am–4pm
Free admission · Kids 12 & under free · Local & international vendors · Expert demos
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About Us
Welcome to the San Francisco Orchid Society
We are lucky to reside in one of the best parts of the country for the cultivation of orchids in the home, greenhouse, and garden. SFOS is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization composed of individuals and orchid-related businesses interested in the culture and appreciation of orchids.
Our mission is to foster the culture and conservation of orchids and to promote orchid education to our members and to the public. We are affiliated with the American Orchid Society (AOS).
$75,000+
Donated to conservation & education
1951
Year founded
73rd
Annual POE show
Join Virtually
Join Every Meeting from Anywhere
Whether you're local or outside the Bay Area, you can now join every meeting virtually. Our monthly meetings take place both on Zoom and in-person at the SF County Fair Building. Most are also recorded for members to view on our YouTube channel.
In-Person
SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave
On Zoom
Password: SFOS2026
Monthly
First Tuesday of each month
Show & Tell
Bring your blooming orchids!
What Our Members Are Saying
"We are a group of quite diverse people whose deep love of orchids, orchid lore, culture, conservation, photography and discovery trips, bind us together. Among the group are not only many experienced orchid hobbyists, but also some highly skilled professional growers, authors, photographers, and even American Orchid Society judges who are generous with sharing their knowledge."
Chris Mende
SFOS Member
Events
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Orchids in the Park 2026
Join us at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park for our annual summer orchid show. Free admission, local & international vendors, expert demos.
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