The Carmel Orchid Society is a group of orchid enthusiasts based near Carmel, California who enjoy getting together to learn about orchids and their culture. We are also dedicated to exposing the public to the beauty and allure of these plants.
We meet on the first Saturday of the month, except during months with social events, at 2 PM at 4590 Carmel Valley Road (Community Church of Monterey Peninsula). Easy Parking. (Click for directions)
2026 Fall Market - Many thanks!
A fantastic
array of orchids, succulents, cacti, tillandsia, garden flowers, staghorn ferns
and lots more treasures got new homes the second Friday and Saturday of October
during our Fall Orchid Market. This could not have happened without the
help and participation of so many people, from the vendors to our members and
all the people who came to look, learn and buy. We are grateful to
all! You made this a wonderful event.
To our Attendees
Thanks so
much for taking the time out of your busy lives to visit the Fall Orchid
Market. Regardless of whether you came to shop, attend a talk or
demonstration or browse, we deeply appreciate you coming out to the show.
We recognized so many of you as repeat visitors, for which we are especially
grateful. We look forward to seeing all you again, and hope you’ll join
the Carmel Orchid Society if you haven’t already!
To our Vendors
Alejandro’s Flora D&D Flowers Cacti & Exotica
River Road Succulents Sorella Orchids Tim Culbertson
We are
deeply indebted to each of our wonderful vendors. Without you, there
simply would be no Fall Market! Some of you have been with us for many years,
staying through thick and thin; some travel long distances to get here. You
all bring such healthy, glorious plants – and the expertise you freely share is
invaluable. We hope you had a fun and profitable weekend!
To our Volunteers
Special
thanks to our volunteers, who make all the moving parts of the show come
together. To all the committee chairs – and those who came out to move
tables, organize plants, give demonstrations, track sales, make food and more –
we appreciate the time and care you put in. You are the backbone of our Fall
Market, and your contributions are key to the club’s success – not only during
the event, but all year long.