Parade of Orchids

Even in the depths of winter, it's good to know that it's spring somewhere,

How about in Nashua this weekend. "Parade of Orchids" is this weekend, February 10 - 12, 2012 brought to you by the New Hampshire Orchid Society in celebration of their 21^st Annual Show.

Attendees will enjoy access to orchid exhibits, floral displays, artwork, and plant vendors as well as vendors of orchid-related gifts, merchandise and supplies. There will be daily instant raffle winners and a door prize drawing on Sunday. Also included are free guided tours and a full schedule of workshops and speakers. On Friday evening there will be a special Awards Ceremony and Dessert Buffet with a cash bar.

With more than 2,000 orchids on display, both locally grown by hobbyists and nationally recognized professionally cultured plants, there will be much to see.

Dates and Times:

Feb 10: 1 pm to 5 pm and 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Feb 11: 9 am to 5 pm

Feb 12: 9 am to 4 pm

Price:

• Adults $10
• Seniors (65+) $6
• Children under 12 or over 100 Free
• Friday Evening $25 at the door
• 3 Day Daytime Pass $15

Show Vendors

A popular part of the show will be the orchid plants, growing supplies and orchid related items that will be for sale.  In addition to the many exhibits and lectures that will be available, the following vendors will also be set up.

Feel free to contact these vendors with any special requests and be sure to tell them you saw their name here on Nashua Patch, by way of the Orchid Society:

• The Orchidphile
  www.facebook.com/orchidphile

Other vendors

• Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies
  www.kkorchid.com