Orchid Quest
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Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Linda Falkenstein
A close-up of an orchid.
media release: The Midwest's largest orchid show and sale! Expanding to Monona Terrace. Thousands of orchids on display and for sale, with lectures, workshops, kids activities, and more. SAT 10-5; SUN 10-3. Adults $10 | Students $7 | Children <5 Free | Parking $5
ORCHID QUEST has something for everyone! It is the Upper Midwest's largest orchid show and sale, featuring thousands of exotic orchids on display and for sale to the public. The event showcases individual plants and group exhibits designed by orchid clubs from Wisconsin and neighboring states that are judged at the national level by the American Orchid Society.
Commercial vendors include specialty orchid nurseries from across the USA and overseas, artists, and businesses selling a variety of orchid growing supplies for the greenhouse and home grower. Raffles and a silent auction take place both days and a free plant check is available. Educational lectures and demonstrations are included with admission and feature professional orchid growers sharing their experience and knowledge. Orchid Ambassadors are on site both days to answer all your orchid related questions and enhance your show experience; there is even a children’s area with fun games and prizes for the kids!
SCHEDULED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SATURDAY
11:00 am – “Principles of Orchid Growing” Professor Ken Cameron, UW-Madison
12:00 pm – “Orchid Q&A” Chuck Acker, commercial orchid grower
1:00 pm – “Orchid Potting Demonstration” Terri Jozwiak, Chair of Orchid Quest
2:00 pm – “Panel Discussion on Orchid Growing” local orchid growers
SUNDAY
11:00 am – “Principles of Orchid Growing” Professor Ken Cameron, UW-Madison
12:00 pm – “Orchid Q&A” Chuck Acker, commercial orchid grower
1:00 pm – “Native Wisconsin Orchids” Scott Weber, Bluestem Farms
2:00 pm – “Repot What You Bought” Sue Reed, President, Orchid Growers Guild
PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES AND VENDORS
Batavia Orchid Society (Batavia, IL)
Eastern Iowa Orchid Society (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Illinois Orchid Society (Chicago, IL)
Orchid Grower's Guild (Madison, WI)
Wisconsin Orchid Society (Milwaukee, WI)
The Grateful Gardener
ORCHID QUEST 2025 THANKS OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Felly’s Flowers and Garden Center
Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses
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