Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens popular orchid show returns

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, along with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, will host biannual orchid show this weekend featuring hundreds of exotic orchids, vendors, experts

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Press Release and Photo

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society are excited to host their popular orchid show this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The show will feature hundreds of exotic and award-winning orchids, expert orchid growers and sellers, and other orchid vendors.

Exhibitors of the orchid show include members of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. Vendors include Oakwood Orchids, Burgen Watergardens and Nursery, and a new vendor, Kenzie Leigh Co, which creates orchid jewelry from real flowers. Visitors will have the opportunity to see hundreds of exotic and award-winning orchids from expert growers and can shop and learn with the vendors. Judging will take place ahead of opening on Saturday, and visitors will be able to see which orchids have taken the top prizes.

This popular event is great for orchid lovers, plant lovers, photographers, or anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing day among the beautiful flowers within the conservatory. Organizers suggest purchasing tickets ahead of the event, but tickets can also be purchased at the door.

The orchid show is included with regular admission. Tickets are $16.50 for adults, $15 for seniors (62-plus) and students (13-plus), $9 for kids aged 3-12. Kids and Botanical Gardens members are free, but must have a ticket.

The next show will take place on March 1 and 2, 2025 in conjunction with the Botanical Gardens' orchid exhibit. More information and tickets can be found on the Botanical Gardens website at buffalogardens.com.

More about Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that welcomes all to enjoy its living plant collections, breathtaking conservatory, and educational programming. Opened in 1900, the Botanical Gardens is located within a park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Support for the organization is provided by public funds from Erie County; the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; members; donors; and friends.

More about Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

The Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s mission is to seek to promote the culture and enjoyment of orchids, and it aims to further every member’s orchid-related knowledge. It is dedicated to encouraging the protection of orchids and their conservation in natural habitats around the world. For more information on the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, visit www.niagarafrontierorchids.org.