The 57th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show and Sale: Hawaiian Orchids – Past, Present and Future takes place August 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2009.

August 6 is for members and guests only. There will be an admission charge of $25 per person for that. The other dates are: Friday Aug 7 9AM-7PM, Saturday Aug 8 9AM – 5PM, and Sunday Aug 9 10AM – 3PM.

Thousands of orchids in displays created by top notch growers and amateurs entice audiences in this three day orchid extravaganza at Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium. Visitors can expect to see exotic species, beautifully grown specimen plants and the latest hybrids, many created by Big Island orchid breeders.

Judging of plants will be conducted by certified American Orchid Society judges with dozens of trophies and ribbons. Information about orchids and their cultivation will be offered in free mini-classes conducted by experts. Instruction on flower arranging with orchids will also be provided.

A sales area offers orchid and plant related products plus, of course, delectable orchids for purchase, including some you won’t find in your typical retail garden store or nursery. There will be hourly give-aways. The show will be held at the Edith Kanka’ole Stadium in Hilo at 350 Kalinikoa Street.

A members and guest party will be held August 6, 6-9 p.m. This event is partially sponsored by the County of Hawai’i Department of Research and Development, and the Hawai’i Tourism Authority.

For more information contact: hiloorchidshow@gmail.com, Sheryl Rawson, PR Chair, Hilo Orchid Society, P.O. Box 4294, Hilo, HI 96720-0294