2026 Hilo Orchid Society
72nd Orchid Show and Sale
"Orchids: Legends & Lore"
Welcome
Mahalo and enjoy this year’s show.
Karl Mendonca
Hilo Orchid Society Show Chairperson
Karl Mendonca
Hilo Orchid Society Show Chairperson
Show Schedule
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:00 Show opens
9:00 to 5:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Presentation 'Cattleyas' by Sheldon Takasaki, Carmela Orchids
11:00 Entertainment by Alu Like, Inc.
12:15 Walkabout show tour by Tom Mirenda, American Orchid Society judge (meet at presentation area)
1:15 Presentation: 'Orchid Fever and Other Stories' by Kathy Gollaher, Orchid Society President
2:00 Hula by Ke'olu Makani O Mauna Loa halau
3:15 Presentation: 'Twenty Years of Orchids at the Pana'ewa Zoo' by Eric Guttormsen
5:00 Silent Auction winners identified. See if you won!
6:00 Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
9:30 Demonstration: Mounting Orchids by Jeff Fendentz
11:00 Entertainment by Gary & Gilman
12:30 Presentation: Vandas by Karen Kimmerle, Island Sun Orchids
1:15 Presentation 'Orchid Pests and Diseases' by James Keach, American Orchid Society judge
2:00 Hula by Na Wahine Punahele O Ka Pu'uwai
3:15 Walkabout show tour by Tom Mirenda, American Orchid Society judge (meet at presentation area)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. See if you won!
5:00 Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:00 Show opens
10:00 to 1:00 All silent auction items won must be picked up
10:30 Entertainment by Franz Kahale
1:30 Show closes for the day
9:00 Show opens
9:00 to 5:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
10:00 Presentation 'Cattleyas' by Sheldon Takasaki, Carmela Orchids
11:00 Entertainment by Alu Like, Inc.
12:15 Walkabout show tour by Tom Mirenda, American Orchid Society judge (meet at presentation area)
1:15 Presentation: 'Orchid Fever and Other Stories' by Kathy Gollaher, Orchid Society President
2:00 Hula by Ke'olu Makani O Mauna Loa halau
3:15 Presentation: 'Twenty Years of Orchids at the Pana'ewa Zoo' by Eric Guttormsen
5:00 Silent Auction winners identified. See if you won!
6:00 Show closes for the day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 Show opens
9:00 to 4:00 Silent Auction to benefit our Scholarship Fund
9:30 Demonstration: Mounting Orchids by Jeff Fendentz
11:00 Entertainment by Gary & Gilman
12:30 Presentation: Vandas by Karen Kimmerle, Island Sun Orchids
1:15 Presentation 'Orchid Pests and Diseases' by James Keach, American Orchid Society judge
2:00 Hula by Na Wahine Punahele O Ka Pu'uwai
3:15 Walkabout show tour by Tom Mirenda, American Orchid Society judge (meet at presentation area)
4:00 Silent Auction winners identified. See if you won!
5:00 Show closes for the day
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:00 Show opens
10:00 to 1:00 All silent auction items won must be picked up
10:30 Entertainment by Franz Kahale
1:30 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. And outside in front of the stadium you'll find food trucks.
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.
Too many plants to carry? There's no such thing as too many orchids, but we have a Plant Hotel near the rear of the stadium where we will temporarily hold your purchased plants for you, so you don't have to carry them while you continue to enjoy the show.
Sending Orchids Off-Island? If you are taking or sending orchids off-island, they need to go through official agricultural inspection. There is an Agricultural Inspection station located near the exit. Or, many of our orchid vendors can hold your purchases and ship them for you.
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.
Too many plants to carry? There's no such thing as too many orchids, but we have a Plant Hotel near the rear of the stadium where we will temporarily hold your purchased plants for you, so you don't have to carry them while you continue to enjoy the show.
Sending Orchids Off-Island? If you are taking or sending orchids off-island, they need to go through official agricultural inspection. There is an Agricultural Inspection station located near the exit. Or, many of our orchid vendors can hold your purchases and ship them for you.
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 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 2027.
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 2027.
Exhibitors
We invite you to visit exhibits by the following:
Hilo Orchid Society
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jim McCully
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Kona Orchid Society
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid People
Orchids N' Things
Shogun Hawaii
Terrakoko
808 Orchids Inc.
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Hilo Orchid Society
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jim McCully
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Kona Orchid Society
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid People
Orchids N' Things
Shogun Hawaii
Terrakoko
808 Orchids Inc.
plus some beautiful mini-displays
Vendors & Outreach
The following orchid vendors are selling or providing information at the show:
Hilo Orchid Society
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid People
Orchids N' Things
Shogun Hawaii
Terra Koko
808 Orchids Kalapana LLC
The following orchid vendors are selling or providing information at the show:
Hilo Orchid Society
Carmela Orchids
Hawaii Hybrids
Hilo Orchid Farm
Island Sun Orchids
Jeff Fendentz
Jungle Mist Orchids
Kalapana Tropicals
Kilolani Farms
Norman Mizuno
Orchid Eros
Orchid People
Orchids N' Things
Shogun Hawaii
Terra Koko
808 Orchids Kalapana LLC
The following are selling non-orchid items or providing information at the show:
Art in a Pot
Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Big Island Metal Design
Blue Cinder Biologica/Blue Cinder Studio
Deep Sea Jewelry
East Hawaii Master Gardeners
Esther Szegedy
Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens
Haina Ceramics
Hawaii Ant Lab
Hawaiian Arts
Hawaiian Oils
Hilo May Day Festival
It Wood Be
Karen Thrasher
Land of Aloha, LLC, Island Heritage Press
Malama Honua
Norman Mizuno
Russell Gialanti
Sarah Martinsen Illustration & Design
Tye Dye Mermaid
Volcano Artisan Wood Crafts
Volcano Suzi
Sponsors
We thank these generous sponsors for helping to make our show possible:
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
Winning Orchids
Hilo Orchid farm
Nani Mau Gardens
Larry Kuekes
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Hawaii Orchid Growers
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
American AgCredit
Aloha Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Dodo Mortuary
John & Shirley Mokiao Regan
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
HFS Federal Credit Union
Gold Sponsors ($1000 or more)
Winning Orchids
Hilo Orchid farm
Nani Mau Gardens
Larry Kuekes
Silver Sponsors ($500 - $999)
Hawaii Orchid Growers
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
American AgCredit
Aloha Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Dodo Mortuary
John & Shirley Mokiao Regan
Bronze Sponsors ($300 - $499)
HFS Federal Credit Union
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
Big Island Guitars and Music Supply
Body Glove Cruises
Cafe Ono
Cafe Pesto
Floral Market
Garden Exchange
Grand Naniloa/DoubleTree by Hilton
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
HPM Building Supply
Island Naturals Market & Deli
Jackie Rey's
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Kapohokine Adventures
Ken's House of Pancakes
Lehua Jewelers
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Merriman's 'Big Island' Waimea
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Ponds Hilo
Quintal Farms, Inc
Rainbow Jo
Restaurant Kenichi
Rudy's Shade Cloth & Materials
SCP Hilo Hotel
The Temple Bar
UFC Gym
Volcano Isle Fruit Co.
Volcano Winery
Big Island Candies
Big Island Delights
Big Island Guitars and Music Supply
Body Glove Cruises
Cafe Ono
Cafe Pesto
Floral Market
Garden Exchange
Grand Naniloa/DoubleTree by Hilton
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Hilo Bay Cafe
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
HPM Building Supply
Island Naturals Market & Deli
Jackie Rey's
Kapoho Kai Nursery
Kapohokine Adventures
Ken's House of Pancakes
Lehua Jewelers
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Merriman's 'Big Island' Waimea
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
Ponds Hilo
Quintal Farms, Inc
Rainbow Jo
Restaurant Kenichi
Rudy's Shade Cloth & Materials
SCP Hilo Hotel
The Temple Bar
UFC Gym
Volcano Isle Fruit Co.
Volcano Winery
Thank You
Thanks to Backyard Monkey for hanging show banners along the Bayfront.
Thanks to Kaleo's for donating git cards for show volunteers.
Thanks to Home Depot for the use of their carts
Thanks to Backyard Monkey for hanging show banners along the Bayfront.
Thanks to Kaleo's for donating git cards for show volunteers.
Thanks to Home Depot for the use of their carts
Awards
American Orchid Society Awards:
AOS Show Trophy Best in Show Display: Hilo Orchid Society
Hilo Orchid Society Show Trophies:
Yasuji Takasaki Trophy – Grand Champion of the Show – Paph Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Memoria Florence Kodama Trophy – Reserve Champion of the Show – Brassia Mary Traub Levin
Sandra Song Trophy – Best Specimen Plant in the Show – Paph Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’ Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Dendrobium Trophy – Best Dendrobium in the Show – Den. lasianthera
Best Cattleya Alliance Trophy – Best Cattleya in the Show – Rlc. Toshie’s Condo
Steve Skoin Trophy – Best Miltoniopsis in the Show – Mps. Lillian Nakamoto
Lloyd DeGarmo Trophy – Best Oncidinae in the Show – Brassia Mary Traub Levin
Rex Van Deldon Trophy – Best Paphiopedilum in the Show – Paphiopedilum Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Best Slipper Orchid Trophy (including all slipper genera) – Paphiopedilum Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Best Phalaenopsis Trophy – Best Phalaenopsis in the Show – Phal Mituo Love Rainbow
Bill Mormoyl Trophy – Best Vanda alliance in the Show – Vandopsis lissochiloides
Lehua Orchids Trophy – Best Pleurothallid alliance in the show – Masdevallia Peach Fuzz ‘Golden Giant’
Bill Bergstrom Trophy – Best Species plant in the Show – Dendrobium lasianthera
Stan Dinsmore Trophy – Most Rare or Unusual plant in the Show – Cattleya maxima var carnea
Best Miscellaneous Genera Trophy – Lycaste Red Jewel
Best Miniature Orchid Trophy – Macrolinium manabinum
Best Large Display – Hilo Orchid Society ‘Legends & Lore’
Best Medium Display – Shogun Orchids
Best Small Display – Leslie Hayes-Cullins
Best Table Top Display – Jeff Fendentz
Best Miniature Display (18 and over) – ‘Binds of Legends, Lore of Shame’
Best Miniature Display (17 and under) – ‘Beyond the Human Eye’
Best Display Depicting Show Theme – Leslie Hayes-Cullins
Best Educational Display – Hilo Orchid Society
Most Odiferous – Bulbo Wilbur Chang ‘Rotten Sunset’
AOS Show Trophy Best in Show Display: Hilo Orchid Society
Hilo Orchid Society Show Trophies:
Yasuji Takasaki Trophy – Grand Champion of the Show – Paph Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Memoria Florence Kodama Trophy – Reserve Champion of the Show – Brassia Mary Traub Levin
Sandra Song Trophy – Best Specimen Plant in the Show – Paph Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’ Hilo Orchid Farm
Best Dendrobium Trophy – Best Dendrobium in the Show – Den. lasianthera
Best Cattleya Alliance Trophy – Best Cattleya in the Show – Rlc. Toshie’s Condo
Steve Skoin Trophy – Best Miltoniopsis in the Show – Mps. Lillian Nakamoto
Lloyd DeGarmo Trophy – Best Oncidinae in the Show – Brassia Mary Traub Levin
Rex Van Deldon Trophy – Best Paphiopedilum in the Show – Paphiopedilum Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Best Slipper Orchid Trophy (including all slipper genera) – Paphiopedilum Hsinying Anita ‘HOF’
Best Phalaenopsis Trophy – Best Phalaenopsis in the Show – Phal Mituo Love Rainbow
Bill Mormoyl Trophy – Best Vanda alliance in the Show – Vandopsis lissochiloides
Lehua Orchids Trophy – Best Pleurothallid alliance in the show – Masdevallia Peach Fuzz ‘Golden Giant’
Bill Bergstrom Trophy – Best Species plant in the Show – Dendrobium lasianthera
Stan Dinsmore Trophy – Most Rare or Unusual plant in the Show – Cattleya maxima var carnea
Best Miscellaneous Genera Trophy – Lycaste Red Jewel
Best Miniature Orchid Trophy – Macrolinium manabinum
Best Large Display – Hilo Orchid Society ‘Legends & Lore’
Best Medium Display – Shogun Orchids
Best Small Display – Leslie Hayes-Cullins
Best Table Top Display – Jeff Fendentz
Best Miniature Display (18 and over) – ‘Binds of Legends, Lore of Shame’
Best Miniature Display (17 and under) – ‘Beyond the Human Eye’
Best Display Depicting Show Theme – Leslie Hayes-Cullins
Best Educational Display – Hilo Orchid Society
Most Odiferous – Bulbo Wilbur Chang ‘Rotten Sunset’
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