What could be better to chase away the winter blues than a sea of orchids? Orchids have captivated humans for ages and this is your chance to see them in droves as scores of orchid growers and vendors descend upon the North Carolina Arboretum for a two-day orchid festival, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Did you know there are an estimated 22,000 to 26,000 species of orchids? There’s even an orchid that grows entirely underground and is pollinated by ants! For a novice or learned enthusiast, there will be so much to appreciate and learn at the upcoming Asheville Orchid Festival.
Facebook/Western North Carolina Orchid Society2016 Asheville Orchid Festival
In addition to visiting the many vendor booths and admiring the orchid varieties on your own, you can also join a walking tour and learn all about the orchids from expert guides.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Attend a program about the native orchids to western North Carolina, or sign up for the repotting clinic, among other special events and programs at the festival.
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The Orchid Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4-5, 2020.
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If you’re meeting friends at the event, then you may want to carpool instead.
Facebook/Western North Carolina Orchid Society The Arboretum charges a $16 parking fee for non-members, so keep that in mind when planning. Tickets for the Orchid Festival are $5 (at the door) for those age 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free.
Mark your calendar for the annual Orchid Festival taking place in a few short weeks at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville.
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Do you or does someone you know love orchids? We can’t think of a better way to learn all about them and develop an even deeper appreciation for this lovely flowering plant than at the Asheville Orchid Festival – a Western North Carolina Orchid Society event now in its 22nd year! Learn more about the event from the official website.
Facebook/Western North Carolina Orchid Society2016 Asheville Orchid Festival
The North Carolina Arboretum
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The Arboretum charges a $16 parking fee for non-members, so keep that in mind when planning. Tickets for the Orchid Festival are $5 (at the door) for those age 13 and over. Children 12 and under are free.
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