Orchids in the Park

You don't have to know the difference between a Cattleya and a Phalaenopsis to appreciate a room filled with thousands of orchids in bloom. Orchids in the Park transforms Golden Gate Park's County Fair Building into a weekend celebration of one of the world's most captivating flowers, bringing together specialty growers, rare plants, hands-on demonstrations, and orchid enthusiasts from across the globe. It's equal parts flower show and marketplace, so you can admire award-worthy displays one moment and leave with a new plant the next. Even seasoned collectors come hoping to discover unusual varieties that rarely appear in local nurseries. Whether you're building a windowsill collection or simply looking for an excuse to wander through an explosion of color, fragrance, and intricate blooms, this is one of the Bay Area's most beautiful summer traditions.