Annual Fall Orchid Market
2nd Friday & Saturday of November
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, Nov 7 & 8 from 9am-4pm
WHERE: 4590 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA (Community Church of Monterey Peninsula. (Click for directions)
WHAT TO EXPECT: Exotic Orchid plant varieties to see, buy and learn how to care for! Our annual market offers a fantastic array of orchids and other plants. This is an opportunity to begin or add to your orchid collection and pick up gifts for the holidays. The vendors bring a wide assortment of orchids and plants including many suited to growing in cool/temperate climates. We present lectures and demonstrations on Orchid care.
Vendor List:
D&D FlowersLisa Humphreys' Orchids
Sorella Orchids
Cacti & Exotica
River Road Succulents
Alejandro's Flora
Ikebana Society of the Monterey Peninsula
Member Plant Table
Presentation Schedule:
Friday, Nov. 7
10:00 AM – Ten Easy Orchids to Try – Want to branch out and buy something other than a Phalaenopsis, but not sure what you can grow? This is the discussion for you.
11:30 AM – Repotting Phals – When it’s done blooming, don’t throw it out! We’ll show you how to refresh the bark, examine the roots and keep your Phalaenopsis healthy so it’ll bloom again.
1:00 PM – How to Keep Orchids Alive – Expert grower Dennis Olivas shares his wealth of orchid care knowledge in this general presentation about keeping plants thriving.
Saturday, Nov. 8
10:00 AM – Dividing and Repotting Cymbidiums – Cyms grow so well here that they can become massive. Then what? Well, you can make more than one plant out of ‘em! We’ll show you how.
11:00 AM – Displaying and Mounting Orchids – Not everything belongs in a pot! There are lots of ways to mount plants on bark, cork or other interesting surfaces, and we’ll show you how easy it is to be creative and show off your orchids.
1:00 PM – Ikebana Society – Watch and learn about this traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement from local Ikebana Society members who have studied it for years.
This outdoor event is free to attend and will have easy parking.
Come join us!
Location: 4590 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA
(Community Church of Monterey Peninsula)
We meet on the first Saturday of the month, except during months with social events. Easy parking!
Meetings typically include:
Orchid Opportunity Table
A show & tell table of blooming plants brought in by members
Light refreshments
Short business meeting
The society also has an annual picnic, excursion and holiday dinner in addition to sponsoring the annual Orchid Market in the fall
Upcoming Meetings:
Saturday October 4, 2025 - 2 PM
Fall Orchid Market Friday and Saturday November 7 & 8, 2025 - 9 AM - 4 PM
December Holiday Potluck Party Date tbd