Orchids in Bloom: The most beautiful weekend of the year!
Saturday & Sunday, March 9-10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us for our Orchids in Bloom festival, a two-day celebration of the world’s most coveted plant! For two decades, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has been at the forefront of celebrating orchids in the lush landscapes of South Florida. This festival is not merely an event; it is a testament to our dedication to fostering a deeper connection with the natural world, inviting you to explore, learn, and revel in the splendor of orchids like never before.

Orchidaceae: Nature’s Masterpiece

Dive deep into the captivating world of Orchidaceae, one of the largest flowering plant families, boasting over 28,000 species. Orchids, with their incredible adaptability, thrive in diverse habitats, ranging from low-lying tropical climates to montane cloud forests.

Fairchild’s Orchid Collection and The National Orchid Garden

Fairchild takes great pride in being the home of the National Orchid Garden, the American Orchid Society, and the AOS Library Collection, making our orchid collection one of the largest globally.

Our orchid collection, renowned globally, is not just extensive but also boasts some of the rarest species on the planet. As a testament to our commitment to biodiversity, Fairchild is actively involved in the Million Orchid Project. This groundbreaking urban conservation initiative seeks to reintroduce one million orchids to South Florida.

Our Orchids in Bloom festival celebrates this staggerinly beautiful and popular plant while sharing its important role in our ecology and throughout Miami.

Be sure to look for orchids throughout the Garden, especially the vining vanilla orchid, from where vanilla beans are harvested!

What you can expect during Orchids in Bloom

Discover and purchase rare orchids from your favorite orchid partners.
Attend informative lectures and how-to sessions by orchid experts.
Engage in orchid-inspired activities and classes for all ages.
Indulge in delicious food, specialty cocktails, and family-friendly games. Don’t miss the vanilla-inspired refreshments all weekend long!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of over 50,000 orchids, including the heritage collection from the American Orchid Society (AOS).
Visit the mobile STEMLab to learn about our urban conservation program and propagate a native orchid yourself!
Explore The Million Orchid Project Lab and learn how our urban conservation program is helping create A City in a Garden throughout Miami
Witness top orchid experts compete for prizes at the Orchid Show presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables.
Marvel at hundreds of spectacular butterflies in our exotic butterfly exhibit.
Embark on a family adventure to explore the amazing world of orchids!
Let your little ones run, play, and explore in the Children’s Garden.
Immerse yourself in the only tropical rainforest in the continental US.
And so much more!