The Pacific Orchid Exposition

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By A Sanchez

Story Created: Jan 16, 2013 at 2:33 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jan 23, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT

Event Details

Date(s) & Time(s)::

February 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM

February 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM

February 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM

February 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location: Fort Mason in San Francisco

Link: http://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/poe.html

Event Description

The Pacific Orchid Exposition is the largest orchid show in the United States, boasting over 150,000 unique and eye-popping orchids.

Each year, Fort Mason Center is transformed into a sea of blossoming blooms, as thousands of orchid flowers from all over the globe are displayed in educational exhibits from local, national and international orchid growers. The POE features displays from both professional and amateur growers that showcase the extreme diversity of orchids color, shape and sizes. Orchids, which are the largest family of flowering plants, grow in every part of the world.

Docent tours and cultivation tips are given to attendees as they peruse this magical orchid extravaganza, perfectly pairing aesthetics and education.

When: February 21-24, 2013 Friday 10am-6pm

Where: Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, Calif.

Hours:
Thursday, February 21: Gala Benefit Preview, 6:30 – 10:00 pm
Friday, February 22: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, February 23: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, February 24: 10 am – 5 pm

Cost:
Admission $13 online/$15 at door
Seniors $10 online/$12 at door
16 years & under Free accompanied w/adult (except Gala)

Gala $40 online/$45 at door
Weekend Pass $55, includes Gala & unlimited access to the show (excludes special events)
3 day Pass $25

(Group rates also available)

Info: email info@orchidsanfrancisco.org

Parking: Parking available at Marina Middle School, Sat & Sun, entrance on Bay between Moscone Park & the school. Complimentary shuttle to POE.

For a chance to win General Admission or Gala Tickets to this event, please visit the BRAND NEW KOFY CLUB!

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