Saturday October 5th 2024​

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​9:00 am  Sign ups for Orchid plant registration

for AOS judging begins. 

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Festival Officially Opens at 10 am

 

Greenhouse  self guided tours begin at 10:00 am.  Each station will have a knowledgeable guide that will answer questions you may have making for a delightful trip through the orchid growing grounds. See first hand thousands of gorgeous orchid blooms. Learn how these gems of the flower world are produced, grown, and shipped throughout the world.  Witness the orchids in the bottle!  Smell the chocolate orchids. See our newest arrival.  the cousin It plant!   Enjoy a peaceful the day with the flowers.!

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10: 00 am  Self guided greenhouse tours begin

Registration closes for Orchid Judging. 

Art Show , presented by Chaparal Artists, opens.

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10:05 am  American Orchid Society  Ribbon Judging Begins. Three certified AOS judges will be judging  entries. Presented by the Riverside and San Bernardino County Orchid Society

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10:30 am The Orchid Society of Arizona will be presenting a class on Phalaenopsis the Banc of California Learning Center.  This is a hands on demonstration. Participants will learn about orchids, and will transplant a blooming Orchid into a six-inch pot. There is a $25.00 charge for the class, which includes a blooming orchid for you to bring home. Proceeds go to the Arizona Orchid Society’s education fund. Class size is limited, Sign Up here. 

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10:30 am The Official return of the very  Shari Baby Orchid Beer brewed by The Joshua Tree Brewery.  . Brew Master Dario Guerra will be on hand to discuss the brew.  Joshua Tree Brewery has been very generous partner to the Orchid Festival. Not a beer drinker?  Wine will be available by the glass. Must be over 21 to purchase.

 

10:40- Opening set with the Jann Browne Band. 

 

10:45 Orchid Hotel opens up for storing your purchases 

Chaparral arts hosting children's art class

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11:20 am  Joshua Tree no kill shelter barbeque will be serving gourmet hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as vegan options. Come hungry! In the Sunset Rotary Food Court.  

 

11:45 am-  Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary Carne Asada grill opens featuring Nachos and taco plates.     

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12:00 pm  The Orchid Arrangement Class- Create and build your own orchid planter to take and enjoy at home. Your $35 fee includes two blooming orchids, foliage accent pieces and a decorative ceramic container.  Growing and care instructions will be discussed for your new planter.  Proceeds benefit the Riverside/ San Bernardino County Orchid Society programs.  Classes held at the Banc of California Learning Center.  Click here to sign up.

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12:45pm The beat goes on with the Jann Browne Band

 

1:00 pm.  Children's art class resumes.  Children can make a paper plate venus fly trap.

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1:30 pm The first ever Carnivorous Plant Class. Dive into

the fascinating world of carnivorous plants in this engaging class suitable for all ages 8 and up.   

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3:00 pm  The Orchid Class- Cultivation and Care of Intergeneric / Exoitc Orchids.  You will be learning about the care and cultivation of the oncidium tribe.  You will be transplanting a blooming intergenic oncidium into a six-inch pot.  The orchid is for you to take home and enjoy.  There is a $35.00 charge for the class.  Proceeds benefit Arizona Orchid Society education fund. Classes held at the Banc of California Learning Center.  Sign up here.

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2:30- 4:00 pm  Encore performance by the Jann Browne Band.

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5:00 pm  The Festival closes for the day.