{"id":44014,"date":"2023-08-01T16:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T00:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=44014"},"modified":"2023-08-06T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T22:09:11","slug":"august-orchid-events-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/01\/august-orchid-events-4\/","title":{"rendered":"August Orchid Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Among August&#8217;s shows, auctions, walks, and talks, I&#8217;ve listed the first orchid event I&#8217;ve ever found in Alaska, <a href=\"https:\/\/allevents.in\/homer\/gardening-with-native-alaskan-orchids\/10000637908620857\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gardening with Native Alaskan Orchids<\/a>. It&#8217;s a workshop offered at Pratt Museum &#038; Park in the small town of Homer, and it sounds like an amazing opportunity to learn about very hardy orchids. <\/p>\n<dt>August 2 &#8211; 7<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eticketablanca.com\/evento\/florecer-orquideas-naturaleza-y-tradiciones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florecer: Orqu\u00eddeas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones<\/a>, Jard\u00edn Bot\u00e1nico de Medell\u00edn, Cl. 73 #51D-14, Medell\u00edn, Antioquia, Colombia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 3 &#8211; 7<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/allevents.in\/la%20estrella\/colombia-ex%C3%B3tica-flores-frutas-y-artesanias\/200024862430600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colombia Ex\u00f3tica &#8211; Flores, Frutas y Artesanias<\/a>, Univ. Pontificia Bolivariana, Circular 1 #70-01, Laureles &#8211; Estadio, Medell\u00edn, Antioquia, Colombia  <\/dd>\n<dt>August 4 &#8211; 5<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidaceoussupplies.com.au\/Content-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maroochydore Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Uniting Church Hall, Gloucester Rd., Buderim, Queensland, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 4 &#8211; 6<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manly Warringah Orchid Society Winter Show<\/a>, HomeCo Belrose, 4\/6 Niangala Close, Belrose, NSW, Australia    <\/dd>\n<dt>August 5<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonorchidsociety.org\/event\/2023-summer-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston Orchid Society Summer Workshop<\/a>, First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Blvd., Houston, Texas   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 5 &#8211; 6<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/gardens\/harlow-carr\/viewevent?EFID=1446&amp;ESRC=CMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Experts &#8211; Orchids<\/a>, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Ln., Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK  <\/dd>\n<dt>August 5 &#8211; 6<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/rhsv.zarzura.net\/index.php\/2013-09-04-06-19-02\/what-s-on\/icalrepeat.detail\/2023\/08\/05\/589\/-\/warringal-orchid-society-winter-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warringal Orchid Society Winter Show<\/a>, St. Sava Community Centre, 212 Diamond Creek Rd., Greensborough, Victoria, Australia<\/dd>\n<dt>August 6<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/114BLlCt86yBHCvSaMbU9yMXXL1Vrbd54\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchid Learning Day &#038; Orchid Auction<\/a>, San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, California   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 9 &#8211; 12<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/doity.com.br\/v-simposio-brasileiro-de-orquideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simp\u00f3sio Brasileiro de Orqu\u00eddeas<\/a>, CREA &#8211; MS, Audit\u00f3rio Arq. Arnaldino da Silva, Rua Sebasti\u00e3o Taveira, 268, S\u00e3o Francisco, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 11 \u2013 13<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/queensbotanical.org\/orchids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan: A World of Orchids<\/a>, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens, New York   <\/dd>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<dt>August 11 &#8211; 13<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/ccansw.com.au\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Orchid Extravaganza &#038; Paphiopedilum Society of NSW Show<\/a>, Arena Sports Club, 140 Rookwood Rd., Yagoona, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 11 &#8211; 13<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sapphire Coast Orchid Club Winter Show<\/a>, Twyford Hall, Market St., Merimbula, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 11 &#8211; 13<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/orquideasfalcade.com.br\/eventos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exposi\u00e7\u00e3o Nacional de Orqu\u00eddeas de Campo Grande<\/a>, Armaz\u00e9m Cultural, Av. Cal\u00f3geras, 3065, Centro, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 12<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchid.org.uk\/neos\/neosshows.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North of England Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Community Hall, Manchester Rd., Rixton with Glazebrook, Warrington, Cheshire, UK   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 12<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidstudygroup.org.uk\/programme-of-events-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illustrated talk: Wild Orchids and Conservation in Myanmar (Burma)<\/a>, by Dino Zelenika, Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen, UK   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 12<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/orchids-of-the-west-an-exhibition-of-orchid-sculptures-tickets-663584237317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchids of the West: An Exhibition of Orchid Sculptures<\/a>, Mattie Furphy House, Clare Copse, Swanbourne, Western Australia, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 13<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/okorchidsociety.org\/event\/tulsa-orchid-societys-orchid-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulsa Orchid Society Auction<\/a>, Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 15<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.british-orchid-council.info\/BOC2014\/eventsdiary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Horticultural Society Orchid Committee<\/a>, Oakwood Room, Welcome Building, RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Ln., Wisley, Woking, UK  <\/dd>\n<dt>August 16 &#8211; 20<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apoc14.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asia Pacific Orchid Conference<\/a>, Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Dr., Singapore   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 17 &#8211; 20<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campbelltown Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Narellan Town Centre, 326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 18 &#8211; 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orchidcouncil.org.nz\/news\/show-dates-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whangarei Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Ave., Whangarei, New Zealand   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 18 &#8211; 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/oscov.asn.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gippsland Orchid Society Winter Show<\/a>, Mid-Valley Shopping Centre, Princes Highway, Morwell, Victoria, Australia    <\/dd>\n<dt>August 18 &#8211; 20<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orchidsociety.com.au\/events\/stivesorchidfair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Ives Orchid Fair<\/a>, St. Ives Showground, 450 Mona Vale Rd., St. Ives, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwcos.org\/event-info\/annual-orchid-auction-2023-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida West Coast Orchid Society Auction<\/a>, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Ave. N, Seminole, Florida   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturecoastorchidsociety.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature Coast Orchid Society Auction<\/a>, Fellowship Hall, 10515 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, Florida   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca\/?page_id=530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver Orchid Society Summer Sale<\/a>, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 19<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/orchid-walk-a-nature-adventure-tickets-674980393527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchid Walk &#8211; A Nature Adventure<\/a>, Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Rd., Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 19 &#8211; 20<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/rhsv.zarzura.net\/index.php\/2013-09-04-06-19-02\/what-s-on\/icalrepeat.detail\/2023\/08\/19\/594\/-\/north-brisbane-orchid-society-inc-annual-orchid-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Brisbane Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt. Coot-tha Rd., Brisbane, Queensland, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 24 &#8211; 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/anos.org.au\/groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Native Orchid Society Far North Coast Spring Show<\/a>, Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 2\/6 Centenary Dr., Goonellabah, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 24 &#8211; 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsheridanplaza.com.au\/event\/spring-orchid-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Queensland Orchid Society Spring Show<\/a>, Mt. Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr., Mt. Sheridan, Queensland, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 24 &#8211; 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Suburbs Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd., Ashfield, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 25 &#8211; 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orchidcouncil.org.nz\/news\/show-dates-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waitakere Orchid Club Spring Show<\/a>, Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre, 595 Te Atatu Rd., Te Atatu, New Zealand  <\/dd>\n<dt>August 25 &#8211; 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manning River Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Uniting Church Hall, Albert St., Taree, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 25 &#8211; 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berowra &#038; Districts Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Westfield Hornsby, Pacific Hwy., Hornsby, NSW, Australia   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 25 &#8211; 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/oscov.asn.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne Orchid Spectacular<\/a>, Boxhall Pavilion, KCC Park, 655 Westernport Hwy., Skye, Victoria, Australia  <\/dd>\n<dt>August 25 &#8211; 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/orquideasfalcade.com.br\/eventos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exposi\u00e7\u00e3o Nacional de Orqu\u00eddeas de Americana e Exposi\u00e7\u00e3o Agricultura Urbana<\/a>, Feira Industrial de Americana, Av. Nossa Senhora de F\u00e1tima, 200, Americana, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 26<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/allevents.in\/homer\/gardening-with-native-alaskan-orchids\/10000637908620857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardening with Native Alaskan Orchids<\/a>, Pratt Museum and Park, 3779 Bartlett St., Homer, Alaska   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 26 &#8211; 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohiovalleyorchidfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Valley Orchid Fest<\/a>, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, Ohio   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 26 &#8211; 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidaceoussupplies.com.au\/Content-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Native Orchid Society Kabi Show<\/a>, Pine Rivers Showgrounds Hall, 757 Gympie Rd., Lawnton, Queensland, Australia    <\/dd>\n<dt>August 27<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osogsl.org\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis Auction<\/a>, Missouri Botanical Garden, Farr Auditorium, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri   <\/dd>\n<dt>August 30 &#8211; September 2<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchidsocietynsw.com.au\/Shows2023.htm#aug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairfield District Orchid Society Show<\/a>, Bonnyrigg Plaza, 100 Bonnyrigg Ave., Bonnyrigg, NSW, Australia    <\/dd>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among August&#8217;s shows, auctions, walks, and talks, I&#8217;ve listed the first orchid event I&#8217;ve ever found in Alaska, Gardening with Native Alaskan Orchids. It&#8217;s a workshop offered at Pratt Museum &#038; Park in the small town of Homer, and it sounds like an amazing opportunity to learn about very hardy orchids. 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