Spring Show: Mar. 31 – Apr. 2, 2023

The GROS held our first Orchid Show in April of 1969 at the Garden Center of Rochester. Many other of our annual shows of that era consisted of groups of orchids displayed on shelves, with little adornment or attempt to create a “natural” or artistic environment that is typical of orchid shows today.

In 1971, the club presented its show at Sibley’s – Rochester’s fabled flagship downtown department store, and over the years, we’ve held our annual Spring Shows at various locations around Rochester.

Our first show to feature American Orchid Society judging dates to 1980, when two plants received awards: Oncidum Purple Envy ‘Suzy’ AM/AOS and Phalaenopsis Spitzberg ‘Mrs. March’, HCC/AOS.

All 2023 Show information will be posted here as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please go to our Contact page and select “2023 Show Chairman” as the message recipient.

2023 GROS Orchid Show Schedule

  • Thursday, March 30, 2023
  • Registration of plants 10 a.m. – 4 pm.
  • Exhibit setup 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, March 31, 2023
  • Ribbon judging, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • AOS award judging , 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Show open to the public, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Show Reception & Awards Ceremony in the Eisenhart 6:00 – 8 p.m. **
  • **Purchase of tickets required. Ticket sales now closed.
  • Saturday, April 1, 2023
  • Show open to the public, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • 11 a.m.  Presentation: “What’s an Orchid-Can I Grow Them?” – Dave Weiss
  • 12:30 p.m. Presentation: “Summering Your Orchids Outside” – Natalie Auburn
  • 2 p.m. Presentation:  “Bulbophyllum: A Glimpse into the Largest Genus of Orchids” – Austin Miller
  • Sunday, April 2, 2023
  • Show open to the public, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • 11 a.m. Presentation: “Growing Orchids in Your Home” – Dave Weiss
  • 12:30 p.m. Presentation:  TBA – Carol Butcher
  • 2 p.m. Presentation: “Beyond Phalaenopsis – Other Orchids to Grow” – Jeanne Kaeding

2023 GROS Orchid Show Forms

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