(San
Francisco, Calif., October 3, 2014) --- The 2015 Pacific Orchid Exposition,
happening February 19-22 at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, is focusing on "The Thrill of Discovery" for its
63rd annual show, which will feature very special varieties of orchid, little
known in the United States.
The
show's presenting sponsor, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, has worked with local
grower Tom Perlite, the owner of Golden Gate Orchids and operations manager of
the Pacific Orchid Exposition, to ship and cultivate a rare orchids, including Cymbidium
goeringii and Anoectochilus formosanus, which will be on display throughout the
event.
The Pacific Orchid
Exposition, which is the largest orchid show in the United States, is hosted by
the San Francisco Orchid Society (SFOS), a 501 (c) (3) organization whose
mission is to foster the culture and cultivation of orchids and to promote
orchid education to its members and the public. The SFOS proudly supports local
horticultural conservation efforts, including research and preservation efforts
at the Conservatory of Flowers, the U.C. Botanical Garden at Berkeley, and
other Orchid conservation groups.
The Pacific
Orchid Exposition kicks off with the wildly anticipated Gala Benefit Preview,
February 19th from 6:30-10:00pm. The Gala Benefit gives attendees the first
chance to view and purchase some of the best orchids in the world before the show
opens to the general public. Guests can also enjoy delicious gourmet hors
d’oeuvres and wine tastings from some of California’s premier wineries,
including winners of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest
competition of American wines in the world. They can bid on fabulous auction
items which include gift baskets and certificates, dinners, getaways, wine,
original art, and more.
The general show follows
February 20-22 and boasts over 150,000 beautiful orchids from across the globe.
Throughout the weekend there will be docent tours, orchid potting
demonstrations and special lectures. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau will also be on
hand offering special entertainment and demonstrations for attendees.
Who: San Francisco Orchid Society
What: 63rd
Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition, "The Thrill of Discovery"
When: Gala
Benefit Preview: Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm
General
Show: February 20-22, 2015
Fri.
10am-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 10am-5pm
Where: Fort Mason Center’s Festival
Pavilion, San Francisco, Calif.
Tickets: Gala Benefit Preview: $43 online; $50
at the door
General Show: $14 online/$15 at the door,
Seniors(65+): $11 online/$12 at the Door
Weekend Pass with Gala: $60
Weekend Pass without Gala: $25
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