Annual Potluck Dinner and Auction and Private Preview of The Orchid Show at Chicago Botanic Garden

Special Evening Event

Please join the Illinois Orchid Society for an engaging evening of everything orchids, celebrating the 2026 Annual Potluck and Auction, and private previewing of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show.

In order to attend this event, you must RSVP by February 2nd and present your 2026 IOS membership card at event entry.

Members may attend with one guest or immediate family. Please bring a dish to share for 6-8 people per person in your party.

5:30 pm – Doors open, silent auction bidding opens

5:45 pm – Please have your dishes arranged on the buffet

6:00 pm – Please have your plants in place for judging

6:00 pm – Dinner buffet opens

7:30 pm – Live auction starts

8:30 pm – Silent auction closes

Live Auction Items

We will have several amazing orchids up for auction, to be announced starting February 3rd. In addition, there will be wonderful silent auction items and packages available.

Fun with a Purpose

One hundred percent of funds raised from the event will be donated in support of orchid conservation.

Bring your generous hearts!

We look forward to celebrating together!