What's new?

  • Show Banners in Downtown Hilo.    Be on the lookout for our 8 new banners publicizing our show on light poles on Kamehameha Ave. near the bayfront shops.  They feature a variety of different orchids.  Special thanks to Rick Kelley for designing the banners and to Eric Guttormsen and Rick for actually installing them, which required some acrobatic skill while perched on a ladder.
  • Discount Orchid Show Tickets On Sale Now.  Save on tickets for the Hilo Orchid Show, Aug. 1-3, by buying now.  Tickets are $5 at the door but only $3 if you buy them in advance.  You can get them from any HOS member or at the HOS booth at area farmer's markets. 
  • China Airlines Extends Discount Fares.  We're pleased that China Airlines has partnered with us as the official airline of the Hilo Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale.  China Airlines has extended their offer of discount fares for HOS members flying to Taipei or Bangkok.  Flights must be booked by July 31.  Click here for more details on this exciting offer.
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Mayor Billy Kenoi discusses the Year of the Orchid proclamation. From left: Rick Kelley, Julie Goettsch, Mayor Billy, Larry Kuekes.
  • Year of the Hawaii Island Orchid.  Hawaii County mayor Billy Kenoi signed a proclamation declaring 2014 as the Year of the Hawaii Island Orchid and encouraging all citizens to support the Hilo Orchid Society's Orchid Isle project.  Click here to see the proclamation.

  • Our Gift to You: Orchid Calendar for 2014.  To celebrate the Year of the Hawaii-Grown Orchid, we created this calendar of orchids grown on the Orchid Isle.  Click on the calendar to view it.

Upcoming Events

July 27
  • Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club Show and Sale "Celebrate With Orchids", Honalo
July 31
  • 6:00 p.m. Hilo Orchid Show Preview Party
August 1, 2, and 3:
  • 2014 Hilo Orchid Show and Sale.  This is the largest and most comprehensive orchid show and sale in the state of Hawaii.  Click on the show poster for more details about the show.
September 14 (Sunday):
  • Picnic in Wailoa River Park
October 11:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
November 8:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
December 14:
  • Holiday Party at Hilo Yacht Club (requires ticket purchase)