2023 Hilo Orchid Society
69th Orchid Show and Sale
"Waves of Orchids"
Welcome
ALOHA and E Komo Mai. This year’s show theme is "Waves of Orchids." You'll see beautiful orchid exhibits displaying rare exotic species, as well as the latest hybrids, and beautifully grown specimen plants. There will also be informative orchid demonstrations and the opportunity to purchase that special orchid plant from our many knowledgeable Big Island orchid vendors.
The Hilo Orchid Society is so grateful to our local Hawai’i Island orchid growers, Orchid Society members and many amateur creative designers who came together to create such a range of outstanding displays and astonishing exhibits for you this year.
Putting on the largest orchid show in the state is a big endeavor that wouldn’t be possible without the many dedicated volunteers who contributed their time, talent and efforts toward making this show a success. We’re very appreciative of the tremendous show committee, who worked tirelessly to make it happen.
Mahalo and enjoy this year’s show.
Karl Mendonca
Hilo Orchid Society President
The Hilo Orchid Society is so grateful to our local Hawai’i Island orchid growers, Orchid Society members and many amateur creative designers who came together to create such a range of outstanding displays and astonishing exhibits for you this year.
Putting on the largest orchid show in the state is a big endeavor that wouldn’t be possible without the many dedicated volunteers who contributed their time, talent and efforts toward making this show a success. We’re very appreciative of the tremendous show committee, who worked tirelessly to make it happen.
Mahalo and enjoy this year’s show.
Karl Mendonca
Hilo Orchid Society President
Show Schedule
Friday, July 28, 2022
9:00 a.m. Show opens
6:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 29, 2022
9:00 a.m. Show opens
:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 30, 2022
10:00 a.m. Show opens
2:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
9:00 a.m. Show opens
6:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 29, 2022
9:00 a.m. Show opens
:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 30, 2022
10:00 a.m. Show opens
2:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Practical Matters: Food, Keiki, Restrooms
Hungry? Coffee, beverages, snacks and baked good are available inside the stadium. Just outside the tunnel, to the right (but inside the gates) you'll find delicious offerings from food vendors.
Did you bring kids? Visit our Keiki Corner.
Restrooms are near the front gate where you came in.
Did you bring kids? Visit our Keiki Corner.
Restrooms are near the front gate where you came in.
Questions? We've got Answers
See our Orchid Doctor for answers to all your orchid questions. And to learn even more about the wonderful world of orchids, join us (see below).
Visit the Hilo Orchid Society Booth
T-shirts and more. We have T-shirts, orchid calendars, and other items for sale.
If you're into orchids, find out more about the Hilo Orchid Society. Joining us is a great way to meet new people, learn a lot about orchids, and have fun at our monthly meetings.
Special deal: If you join the Hilo Orchid Society at the show, you get a free orchid, plus we'll extend your membership through the end of 2024.
If you're into orchids, find out more about the Hilo Orchid Society. Joining us is a great way to meet new people, learn a lot about orchids, and have fun at our monthly meetings.
Special deal: If you join the Hilo Orchid Society at the show, you get a free orchid, plus we'll extend your membership through the end of 2024.
Exhibitors
We invite you to visit exhibits by the following:
Hilo Orchid Society
Biophilia
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Norman Mizuno
OrchidFix
Orchid People
Orchids Limited
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Hilo Orchid Society
Biophilia
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Norman Mizuno
OrchidFix
Orchid People
Orchids Limited
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Vendors
The following vendors are selling at the show or providing information:
Blue Cinder Studio
Biophilia
Carmela Orchids
Esther Szegedy
Flowers of Aloha
Hawaii Botanica
Hawaii Hybrids
Hawaii Island Bonsai
Hawaiian Arts
Island Sun Orchids
It Wood Be
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Malia Rocks
Norman Mizuno
OrchidFix
Orchid Isle Fine Arts
Orchid People
Orchids Limited
Real Flower Jewelry
The following vendors are selling at the show or providing information:
Blue Cinder Studio
Biophilia
Carmela Orchids
Esther Szegedy
Flowers of Aloha
Hawaii Botanica
Hawaii Hybrids
Hawaii Island Bonsai
Hawaiian Arts
Island Sun Orchids
It Wood Be
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Malia Rocks
Norman Mizuno
OrchidFix
Orchid Isle Fine Arts
Orchid People
Orchids Limited
Real Flower Jewelry
Sponsors
We thank these generous sponsors for helping to make our show possible:
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
Trophy Sponsors ($100 - $299)
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
Trophy Sponsors ($100 - $299)
Silent Auction Donors
We thank these generous donors for contributing to our Silent Auction. The money raised from the auction funds our scholarships for University of Hawaii students, as well as supporting orchid conservation and orchid education.
Thank You
Thanks to Backyard Monkey for hanging and taking down our banners on Kamehameha Avenue.
Thanks to Garden Exchange, Paradise Plants, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, and Hilo Coffee Mill for selling advance show tickets.
Thanks to Hawaii Printing and Instant Sign Centers for taking care of our printing and banner needs.
Thanks to Hawaii Tribune-Herald for giving us publicity.
Thanks to Hawaiian Arts for making our show T-shirts.
Thanks to Home Depot for lending us flat carts that are indispensible during setup and takedown.
Thanks to Garden Exchange, Paradise Plants, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, and Hilo Coffee Mill for selling advance show tickets.
Thanks to Hawaii Printing and Instant Sign Centers for taking care of our printing and banner needs.
Thanks to Hawaii Tribune-Herald for giving us publicity.
Thanks to Hawaiian Arts for making our show T-shirts.
Thanks to Home Depot for lending us flat carts that are indispensible during setup and takedown.
Plant Awards
To be announced after judging on Thursday, July 27
Advertisers
Please support our advertisers. They help make our show possible.
Mahalo
Mahalo nui loa to our show committee and all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication, without which this show would not be possible.
Orchid Show Committee:
Karl Mendonca – Orchid Show Chair, HOS exhibit, setup and teardown, security
Dana Culleney – Front Gate, Silent Auction
Cindy Caldicott – T-shirt sales
Karl Mendonca – HOS booth
Julie Goettsch – Orchid Doctor
Susan Sill – Plant Hotel
Leslie Hayes-Cullins – Mini Displays
Larry Kuekes – Show Program
John Jusczak – Ribbon judging
Rick Kelley – Finances, Floor Plan, Promotion and Advertising, Trophies
Ben Oliveros – AOS judging
Tom Mirenda, Karl Mendonca – HOS exhibit, Orchid Demonstrations
Ellen Train – Membership
Lise Dowd – Badges and vendor packets
Orchid Show Committee:
Karl Mendonca – Orchid Show Chair, HOS exhibit, setup and teardown, security
Dana Culleney – Front Gate, Silent Auction
Cindy Caldicott – T-shirt sales
Karl Mendonca – HOS booth
Julie Goettsch – Orchid Doctor
Susan Sill – Plant Hotel
Leslie Hayes-Cullins – Mini Displays
Larry Kuekes – Show Program
John Jusczak – Ribbon judging
Rick Kelley – Finances, Floor Plan, Promotion and Advertising, Trophies
Ben Oliveros – AOS judging
Tom Mirenda, Karl Mendonca – HOS exhibit, Orchid Demonstrations
Ellen Train – Membership
Lise Dowd – Badges and vendor packets
