Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale
October 11 - 12, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022
See hundreds of rare and unique orchids from the private collections of the top growers in four states compete in 130 competition classes in the longest-running amateur orchid exhibition in the Chicago area.
For 73 years, the Illinois Orchid Society has brought the allure and mystery of the orchid world out from the glasshouse and into plain view for the public.
The Illinois Orchid Society Show is free, and does not require a ticket beyond your Chicago Botanic Garden admission and parking.
Shop for orchid plants and supplies from our network of commercial growers and collectors.
Reserve your timed entry to the Chicago Botanic Garden in advance.
**The Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale is one weekend only, so be sure to select October 11th or 12th.
Preorders
Orquidário Tradição is planning a group shipment to be delivered to our show. Place your order by the evening of Sunday September 14th.
Orders can be placed sending a message to Carlos Simonetto or Jordana Montanari using the following e-mail: orquidariotradicao@gmail.com By WhatsApp +55 51 997504551 to Jordana Montanari or Carlos Simonetto. You can also coordinate with Steve Gonzales at stevegonzalez@live.com
In case of ordering by e-mail, for each type of orchid that you would like to order, please send the quantity, reference code, and plant name. For example: 2 OT 44 - C. nobilior Akemi x Sininho
Vendors
Anything Orchids
Arnold Klehm Growers, Inc.
Dr. Bill’s Orchids
Natt’s Orchids
Joy’s Clay Orchids
Highlights from Past Orchid Shows
Are you interested in selling orchids and orchid supplies, or entering plants into the competition at the Illinois Orchid Society Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Register by Wednesday, September 24th to be a part of the event.
