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Mayor Billy Kenoi discusses the Year of the Orchid proclamation with Rick Kelley, Julie Goettsch, and 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.

  • 2014 Show Theme.  Show Chair Sheryl Rawson announced the theme of our orchid show this year: Symphony of Orchids.  We're looking forward to variations on the theme from our creative exhibitors.

  • 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.
  • 2013 Hilo Orchid Show Video.  We produced a short video showing scenes from show setup to orchid displays, vendors, show entertainment, and things to see and do around Hilo.  Click here to view the video.

Upcoming Events

April 12:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting.  Alan Koch from Gold Country Orchids will speak on "Species Habitat, Hybrid Culture".
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
May 10:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting.  Larry Kuekes will speak on "Long-Lasting Orchids".
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
June 14:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
July 12:
  • 1:30 p.m. Orchid Society Meeting
  • 4:00 p.m. AOS Judging
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