WHERE
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Admission to the Asheville Orchid Festival is $5.00 for all over the age of 12 years old. All exhibits, all sales areas, programs and demonstrations included. Become a member of the Western North Carolina Orchid Society and admission is free.
A regular parking fee for The North Carolina Arboretum applies for all attendees with the exception of Arboretum Members.
2024 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Programs and times are subject to change until near show time
SATURDAY
10:00 AM — A Walk through the World of Orchids
By Marc Burchette with the Biltmore Conservatory
A guided tour through the fabulous orchid exhibits!
1:00 PM — The Enchanting Orchids of Ecuador
By Ivan Portilla, Vice President of Ecuagenera Orchids, Ecuador
Discover the wonderful orchid species from Ecuador
2:15 PM — Orchid Re-potting Clinic
By Graham Ramsey, President of the WNC Orchid Society
SUNDAY
10:00 AM — A Walk through the World of Orchids
By Marc Burchette with the Biltmore Conservatory
A guided tour through the fabulous orchid exhibits!
11:30 AM — Orchid Repotting Clinic
by Graham Ramsey President of the
Western North Carolina Orchid Society
1:00 PM — Growing Cymbidiums in the South
By Mark Reinke with Marble Branch Farms
Learn how you can grow Cymbidiums
2:15 PM — The Importance of an Orchid Label
By Russ Bolt with Looking Glass Orchids
2024 VENDORS
All plant vendors accepting pre-orders!
Krull-Smith Orchids
407-886-4134
Oakwood Orchids
BB Barns
828-650-7300
Looking Glass Orchids
828-553-4109
Ecuagerera Guayaquil
+593 4-273-8073
Carter and Holmes Orchids
803-276-0579
Updated March 26 2024