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June 28-29, 2025 • Olympic Hall, Nipomo High School
OrchidFest 2025 was a Great Success! Thank you to all volunteers, vendors and attendees.
Grown by FCOS member Eric Holenda
One of the many spectacular orchids displayed at OrchidFest 2025
Address: 525 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444
Venue: Olympic Hall (Indoor air-conditioned space)
Seven of California's talented orchid growers and hybridizers participated:
Laelia, Cattleya, Epidendrum orchids suitable for outdoor growing plus amazing Tillandsias (air plants)
Outdoor Cymbidiums, exotic Vandas, and Dendrobium orchids
Unique species including pansy orchids (Miltoniopsis)
Unique Cymbidium hybrids and specialty orchids
Phalaenopsis from giants to "teacup" varieties, plus Cymbidium seedlings
Paphiopedilum slipper orchids for windowsill growing
Cool and warm growing orchids from Ecuador plus exotic foliage
Beauti Florist (air plants, Hoyas), Fang Hua Garden (Asian Cymbidiums)
FCOS ribbons for best orchids with cash prize for "Best of Show"
Super Fiesta Market food truck and live music in the courtyard
Local artists showcasing their work under the outdoor pavilion
OrchidFest continues our 33+ year history of annual orchid shows and sales, made possible by:
Dedicated members who organize and run the event
Expert growers sharing their knowledge and plants
Enthusiastic visitors making it all worthwhile