2024 Hilo Orchid Society
70th Orchid Show and Sale
"Orchid Hula"
Welcome
ALOHA and E Komo Mai. This year’s show theme is "Orchid Hula." 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 entertainment, 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 Past 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 Past President
Show Schedule
Friday, July 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Talk: Orchid Basics, Identification and Care
11:00 Hula performance by Aku Like
12:30 Talk: Orchid Judging Demystified
2:00 Hula performance by Halau Lei Manu
3:30 Orchid Show Tour, Highlights and Questions Answered (meet at stage)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. Check to see if you won!
6:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Talk: Orchid Basics, Identification and Care
11:00 Hula performance by Na Po'e Ao Hiwa Halau Olapa 'O Laka I Ka'ana 'O Puna
12:30 Demo: Lei Making
2:00 Hula performance by Na Wahine Punahele 'O Ka Pu'uwai
3:30 Orchid Show Tour, Highlights and Questions Answered (meet at stage)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. Check to see if you won!
5:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 28, 2024
10:00 a.m. Show opens
11:00 Hula performance by Ke 'Olu Makani O Mauna Loa
12:30 The Japanese art of kokedama by Kai Chang
1:30 p.m. Show closes for the day
9:00 a.m. Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Talk: Orchid Basics, Identification and Care
11:00 Hula performance by Aku Like
12:30 Talk: Orchid Judging Demystified
2:00 Hula performance by Halau Lei Manu
3:30 Orchid Show Tour, Highlights and Questions Answered (meet at stage)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. Check to see if you won!
6:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Talk: Orchid Basics, Identification and Care
11:00 Hula performance by Na Po'e Ao Hiwa Halau Olapa 'O Laka I Ka'ana 'O Puna
12:30 Demo: Lei Making
2:00 Hula performance by Na Wahine Punahele 'O Ka Pu'uwai
3:30 Orchid Show Tour, Highlights and Questions Answered (meet at stage)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. Check to see if you won!
5:00 p.m. Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 28, 2024
10:00 a.m. Show opens
11:00 Hula performance by Ke 'Olu Makani O Mauna Loa
12:30 The Japanese art of kokedama by Kai Chang
1:30 p.m. Show closes for the day
Practical Matters: Food, Keiki, Restrooms
Hungry? 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 & Ohana Orchid World exhibit. Fun for children and adults, too!
Restrooms are near the front gate where you came in.
Did you bring kids? Visit our Keiki & Ohana Orchid World exhibit. Fun for children and adults, too!
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 the Hilo Orchid Society (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 like 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, we'll extend your membership through the end of 2025.
If you like 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, we'll extend your membership through the end of 2025.
Exhibitors
We invite you to visit exhibits by the following:
Hilo Orchid Society
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Carmela Orchids
GLA Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeffrey Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchids Limited
Orchidpeople
Orchids 'n Things
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Hilo Orchid Society
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Carmela Orchids
GLA Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeffrey Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchids Limited
Orchidpeople
Orchids 'n Things
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Vendors & Outreach
The following vendors are selling at the show or providing information:
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Art in a Pot
Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Blue Cinder Biologica
Blue Cinder Studio
Carmela Orchids
East Hawaii Master Gardeners
Esther Szegedy
Flowers of Aloha
Friends of Kalakaua Park
Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens
Gaige Qualmann
GLA Orchids
Happy Bees
Hawaii Hybrids
Hawaiian Oils
Hilo Lei Day Festival
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
It Wood Be
Jeffrey Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Karen Thrasher
Kilolani Farms
Lei Manu Designs
Malama Honua Massage Therapies
Malia Rocks
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid Isle Fiber Arts
Orchids Limited
Orchidpeople
Orchids 'n Things
Peggy Frederick
Terrakoko
The following vendors are selling at the show or providing information:
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Art in a Pot
Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Blue Cinder Biologica
Blue Cinder Studio
Carmela Orchids
East Hawaii Master Gardeners
Esther Szegedy
Flowers of Aloha
Friends of Kalakaua Park
Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens
Gaige Qualmann
GLA Orchids
Happy Bees
Hawaii Hybrids
Hawaiian Oils
Hilo Lei Day Festival
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
It Wood Be
Jeffrey Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Karen Thrasher
Kilolani Farms
Lei Manu Designs
Malama Honua Massage Therapies
Malia Rocks
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid Isle Fiber Arts
Orchids Limited
Orchidpeople
Orchids 'n Things
Peggy Frederick
Terrakoko
Sponsors
We thank these generous sponsors for helping to make our show possible:
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
HI Family Trust
Hilo Orchid Farm
Larry Kuekes
Winning Orchids
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
American AgCredit
Dodo Mortuary
Hawaiian Life Real Estate
Orchid Growers of Hawaii
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
Paradise Plants
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
HI Family Trust
Hilo Orchid Farm
Larry Kuekes
Winning Orchids
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
American AgCredit
Dodo Mortuary
Hawaiian Life Real Estate
Orchid Growers of Hawaii
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
Paradise Plants
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.
Big Island Candies
Big Island Delights
Cunningham Gallery
Greg Kobayashi
Hawaii Artist
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garddens
Hoppers Art
Kalapana Gold Honey
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Le'ale'a
NR Stitched
Orchid Fancy
Rainbow Jo
Schoric Art
Soares Hawaiian Shell Shop
Springtail Ceramics
Sweet Bean Vanillary
The Kilauea Tea Co.
Volcano Winery
Big Island Candies
Big Island Delights
Cunningham Gallery
Greg Kobayashi
Hawaii Artist
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garddens
Hoppers Art
Kalapana Gold Honey
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Le'ale'a
NR Stitched
Orchid Fancy
Rainbow Jo
Schoric Art
Soares Hawaiian Shell Shop
Springtail Ceramics
Sweet Bean Vanillary
The Kilauea Tea Co.
Volcano Winery
Mahalo nui loa
Awards
Grand Champion (Yasuji Takasaki Trophy): Alcra. Hilo Ablaze 'Hilo Gold' HXX/AOS - Hilo Orchid Farm
Reserve Champion (Mem Florence Kodama Trophy): Paph Armeni White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Cattleya Alliance: C. jenmanii v. rubra - Orchid Eros
Best Dendrobium: Den. Judith Nakayama - Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Best Phalaenopsis Alliance: Phal. Corni-cervi ‘Lucky Red’ AM/AOS - Island Sun Orchids
Best Miniature: Vanda falcata ‘Lues Super Size’ - GLA Orchids
Best Miltoniopsis (Steve Skoien Trophy): Mps. Phalaenopsis ‘Okika II’ AM/AOS - Glen Barfield
Best Oncidiinae (Lloyd DeGarmo Trophy): Alcra. Hilo Ablaze ‘ Hilo Gold’ HCC/AOS - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Paphiopedulum (Rex Van Deldon Trophy): Paph Armeni White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Pleurothallis (Lehua Orchids Trophy): Dracula lotax - Jeff Fendentz
Best Slipper Orchid (Lehua Orchids Trophy): Paph. Armermi White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Miscellaneous: Lycaste aromatica - Orchid N’ Things
Best Vanda (Bill Normoyl Trophy): V. Island Sun - Island Sun Orchids
Most Unusual or Rare (Stan Dismore Trophy): Stanhopea assidensis - Janice Williams
Best Species (Perpetual Bill Bergstrom Trophy): Bulb. graveolens - Sandra Dixon
Best Specimen (Sandra Song Trophy): Dendrochilum filliforme - Jeff Fendentz
American Orchid Society Awards:
AOS Show Trophy 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Society exhibit "Orchid Hula"
Mini Display "Staying Connected" Artistic Certificate 85 its - Michelle Gannon
Mini Display Youth "Buiding Blocks of Hula" Artistic Certificate 83 its - Zander Steele
AOS Exhibit Trophy Silver Certificate 85 pts - Akatsuka Orchids
Laelia alaorii v. orlata (semi-alba) ‘Little Gem’AM/AOS 83 pts - Orchid Eros
Miltonia spectabilis (semi alba) ‘LHC Pretty in Pink’ AM/AOS 80 pts - Leslie Hayes-Cullens
Phalaenopsis Mituo Love ‘Rainbow’ AM/AOS 88 pts - Orchid Eros
Onc. Dusky Birds ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ AM/AOS 83 pts - Mauna Kea Orchids
Onc. Dusky Birds ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ CCM/AOS 86 pts - Mauna Kea Orchids
Zns. Jack Frost ‘Summer Indigo’ AM/AOS 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Ross. Rawdon Jester ‘HOF’ AM/AOS 81 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Rlc. Hawaiian Passion ‘Carmela’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - Carmela Orchids
Laelia anceps v. disciplinata ‘Ben and Ron in Brazil’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - Orchid Eros
Rlc. Heinalove ‘Hilo Hula’ AM/AOS 82 pts - Orchid Eros
C. San Diego Surprise ‘Lues’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - GLA Orchids
Zygonosia Hilo Nights ‘Violet Sky’ AM/AOS 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Mps. Breathless ‘Fireworks’ AM/AOS 83 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Den. Lucky Bird ‘Holiday’ AM/AOS 81 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Reserve Champion (Mem Florence Kodama Trophy): Paph Armeni White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Cattleya Alliance: C. jenmanii v. rubra - Orchid Eros
Best Dendrobium: Den. Judith Nakayama - Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Best Phalaenopsis Alliance: Phal. Corni-cervi ‘Lucky Red’ AM/AOS - Island Sun Orchids
Best Miniature: Vanda falcata ‘Lues Super Size’ - GLA Orchids
Best Miltoniopsis (Steve Skoien Trophy): Mps. Phalaenopsis ‘Okika II’ AM/AOS - Glen Barfield
Best Oncidiinae (Lloyd DeGarmo Trophy): Alcra. Hilo Ablaze ‘ Hilo Gold’ HCC/AOS - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Paphiopedulum (Rex Van Deldon Trophy): Paph Armeni White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Pleurothallis (Lehua Orchids Trophy): Dracula lotax - Jeff Fendentz
Best Slipper Orchid (Lehua Orchids Trophy): Paph. Armermi White - Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Miscellaneous: Lycaste aromatica - Orchid N’ Things
Best Vanda (Bill Normoyl Trophy): V. Island Sun - Island Sun Orchids
Most Unusual or Rare (Stan Dismore Trophy): Stanhopea assidensis - Janice Williams
Best Species (Perpetual Bill Bergstrom Trophy): Bulb. graveolens - Sandra Dixon
Best Specimen (Sandra Song Trophy): Dendrochilum filliforme - Jeff Fendentz
American Orchid Society Awards:
AOS Show Trophy 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Society exhibit "Orchid Hula"
Mini Display "Staying Connected" Artistic Certificate 85 its - Michelle Gannon
Mini Display Youth "Buiding Blocks of Hula" Artistic Certificate 83 its - Zander Steele
AOS Exhibit Trophy Silver Certificate 85 pts - Akatsuka Orchids
Laelia alaorii v. orlata (semi-alba) ‘Little Gem’AM/AOS 83 pts - Orchid Eros
Miltonia spectabilis (semi alba) ‘LHC Pretty in Pink’ AM/AOS 80 pts - Leslie Hayes-Cullens
Phalaenopsis Mituo Love ‘Rainbow’ AM/AOS 88 pts - Orchid Eros
Onc. Dusky Birds ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ AM/AOS 83 pts - Mauna Kea Orchids
Onc. Dusky Birds ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ CCM/AOS 86 pts - Mauna Kea Orchids
Zns. Jack Frost ‘Summer Indigo’ AM/AOS 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Ross. Rawdon Jester ‘HOF’ AM/AOS 81 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Rlc. Hawaiian Passion ‘Carmela’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - Carmela Orchids
Laelia anceps v. disciplinata ‘Ben and Ron in Brazil’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - Orchid Eros
Rlc. Heinalove ‘Hilo Hula’ AM/AOS 82 pts - Orchid Eros
C. San Diego Surprise ‘Lues’ HCC/AOS 78 pts - GLA Orchids
Zygonosia Hilo Nights ‘Violet Sky’ AM/AOS 86 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Mps. Breathless ‘Fireworks’ AM/AOS 83 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
Den. Lucky Bird ‘Holiday’ AM/AOS 81 pts - Hilo Orchid Farm
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