International Orchid Festival March 12, 2010

The Festival will feature over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers and vendors from around the world, who will exhibit and sell these magnificent plantssure to delight both the orchid enthusiast and those new to the spectacular world of orchids. The Orchid Society of Coral Gables will grace the Garden House with an American Orchid Society (AOS) juried show displaying orchids for visitors to marvel at throughout the weekend. The Orchid Society of Coral Gables will also provide advice and tips on growing orchids at the Get Growing booth on the Garden House lawn.As always, the International Orchid Festival will include educational lectures, walking tours, live music and great food!Amidst the exotic colors and shapes of orchids, guests will also have the opportunity to see Art at Fairchild featuring the monumental sculptures of Yayoi Kusama, Cameron Gainer, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, Mark di Suvero, Dale Chihuly and Kris Martin. Admission : Adults, $20, seniors, $15, children 6-17, $10 and free to members and children 5 and underAdditional information about the International Orchid Festival may be found at www.fairchildgarden.org