Asheville Orchid Festival
Friday, March 28, 2025 from 04:00pm to 07:30pm
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Admission to the Asheville Orchid Festival is $5.00 for all over the age of 12 years old. All exhibits, all sales areas, programs and demonstrations included. Become a member of the Western North Carolina Orchid Society and admission is free. A regular parking fee for The North Carolina Arboretum applies for all attendees with the exception of Arboretum Members.
Schedule of Events:
Sneak Preview Night
10:00 AM — A Walk through the World of Orchids
By Marc Burchette with the Biltmore Conservatory
A guided tour through the fabulous orchid exhibits!
1:00 PM — The Enchanting Orchids of Ecuador
By Ivan Portilla, Vice President of Ecuagenera Orchids, Ecuador
Discover the wonderful orchid species from Ecuador
2:15 PM — Orchid Re-potting Clinic
By Graham Ramsey, President of the WNC Orchid Society
