Hilo Orchid Society Annual Show And Sale
Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo

NOTE: 2020 SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Each year the Hilo Orchid Society stages the largest and most comprehensive orchid show and sale in the state of Hawai`i.  The show takes place at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo.

Show hours:
  • Date TBD, Friday 9 am-6 pm
  • Date TBD, Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Date TBD, Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Click here for directions to the show.

Tickets
Ticket prices are:
  • Adult - $5
  • 18 or under - Free
  • Superpass good for 3 days - $8
Tickets will also be available from any member of the Hilo Orchid Society for $3 if purchased prior to the show.  $3 discount tickets will also be available at some Hilo retail location.  Check back here for an update.

Silent Auction
A selection of fantastic items will be auctioned off in the Hilo Orchid Society Silent Auction. Funds raised are used for scholarships for students at University of Hawaii at Hilo, as well as supporting orchid conservation and orchid education.  Last year's items included rare orchids, Hawai`i Island attractions, jewelry, original artwork, original photography, restaurant gift certificates and many more items. Each day people will have the opportunity to bid on new Silent Auction items.
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Thousands of orchids are on display
What You'll Find At the Show
This feast for the senses becomes a day-long or week-end long experience for many people, featuring
  • Gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, including exotic orchid species and hybrids not typically found at major retail and grocery store chains.
  • Orchids for sale suited to beginning through expert growers, plus other orchid-related items.  Click here for more information.
  • Tasty, reasonably-priced food from local sources.  Click here for more information.
  • Hawaiian musical entertainment at lunch time and late afternoon.  Click here for more information.
  • Lectures and demonstrations.  Click here for more information.
  • A fabulous silent auction (see description at left).​
Over 4000 people attended the 2018 Hilo Orchid Show and Sale, making it one of the largest events in Hilo.
Judging Orchids
Each year, awards are bestowed in two categories: American Orchid Society Awards and Hilo Orchid Society Ribbons. Each will be coordinated by an American Orchid Society judge who lives on Hawai`i Island.  To see the list of first place ribbons awarded in 2018, click here. 
Come For the Orchid Show
Stay To Explore the Orchid Isle
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Thank You, Show Sponsors

These sponsors helped make our 2019 show possible with their generous contributions:
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)     
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
  • Car Clean Hawaii
  • Cullins Plumbing & Fire Protection​
  • Nursery Things
  • Walter Tominaga and Mark Wakeland 

Trophy Sponsors ($150 - $299)​
  • Big Island Toyota
  • Kona Orchid Society
  • ​Nursery Things​
  • Nutrien
  • Rudy's Shade Cloth and Tarps