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OrchidFest 2025

OrchidFest 2025

June 28-29, 2025 • Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School

Event Complete!

OrchidFest 2025 was a Great Success! Thank you to all volunteers, vendors and attendees.

Best in Show Winner

Laelia tenebrosa

Grown by FCOS member Eric Holenda

One of the many spectacular orchids displayed at OrchidFest 2025

Event Overview

Dates & Times
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Admission
  • Adults: $5.00
  • Children 12 & under: FREE
  • FCOS Members: FREE
Free Parking available at Nipomo High School

Location

Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School

Address: 525 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444

Venue: Olympic Hall (Indoor air-conditioned space)

Featured Orchid Vendors

Seven of California's talented orchid growers and hybridizers participated:

Ambriz Kingdom of Plants

Laelia, Cattleya, Epidendrum orchids suitable for outdoor growing plus amazing Tillandsias (air plants)

OrchidDesign

Outdoor Cymbidiums, exotic Vandas, and Dendrobium orchids

Orchids of Los Osos

Unique species including pansy orchids (Miltoniopsis)

Sorella Orchids

Unique Cymbidium hybrids and specialty orchids

CalCoast Orchids

Phalaenopsis from giants to "teacup" varieties, plus Cymbidium seedlings

Tim Culbertson

Paphiopedilum slipper orchids for windowsill growing

Ecuagenera

Cool and warm growing orchids from Ecuador plus exotic foliage

Additional Vendors

Beauti Florist (air plants, Hoyas), Fang Hua Garden (Asian Cymbidiums)

Expert Demonstrations

Saturday Schedule
  • 11 AM - 12 PM:
    Paul Jensen - Cymbidium dividing & repotting
  • 2 PM - 3 PM:
    Eric Holenda - Cattleya dividing & repotting
Sunday Schedule
  • 11 AM - 12 PM:
    Ed Lysek - Orchid growing basics & Australian Dendrobiums
  • 2 PM - 3 PM:
    Jeff Thompson - Mounting orchids
All demonstrations include time for Q&A with expert growers

Event Features

Award Competition

FCOS ribbons for best orchids with cash prize for "Best of Show"

Food & Music

Super Fiesta Market food truck and live music in the courtyard

Artists & Crafts

Local artists showcasing their work under the outdoor pavilion

Thank You Volunteers!

OrchidFest continues our 33+ year history of annual orchid shows and sales, made possible by:

• FCOS Volunteers

Dedicated members who organize and run the event

• Vendor Partners

Expert growers sharing their knowledge and plants

• Attendee Support

Enthusiastic visitors making it all worthwhile

Looking Forward

Stay tuned for OrchidFest 2026 announcements!

Join FCOS Newsletter Updates
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