Exhibitors and Vendors List
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is proud to host local, regional and international participants. Click Here for a list of confirmed vendors for the 2025 Show.
Juried Art Show
The Santa Barbara Art Association manages a juried exhibition of orchid-themed fine art and photography showcasing the work of local and regional artists.
Floral Arrangements
Local floral artisans create unique, themed floral arrangements and corsages using orchid blooms in a popular display area managed by Las Floralias.
Workshops and Demonstrations
Watch a free potting demonstration Friday, Saturday or Sunday in the demonstration tent. Register for an Orchid Mounting Workshop held Saturday at 2 pm or a Kokedama Workshop held Friday at 2 pm and 3:30 pm, Saturday at 11 am, or Sunday at 11 am.
SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP HERE
The Orchid Doctor
Questions about growing your orchid or orchids in general? The Orchid Doctor has answers! Bruce Kidd will be available in the Exhibit Pavilion Saturday and Sunday during Show hours.
UC Master Gardeners
UC Master Gardeners will be available in the Exhibit Pavilion to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management and sustainable landscaping practices.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Orchid Serenity Yoga and Sound Bath
Thursday, March 6th, 2025 6:15pm – 7:45pm $45
Immersive Yoga & Sound Bath Experience at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show.
Exotic Gardens Orchid Dinner
Friday, March 7th, 2025 6pm – 8:30pm $145 or $185 with wine pairing
Chef Amy Baer of Epicurean SB will prepare an exquisite four-course dinner set in the orchid-filled oasis of the Show.
Orchids After Dark
Saturday, March 8th, 2025 6pm – 9pm from $35
After hours party amongst the orchids with cash bar, DJ, Live Painting with Wine by Danielle Renée, optional add-on Kokedama workshop.
If you’d like a preview, your virtual tour begins…
… with Huell Howser’s classic tour of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show and the California Orchid Trail, courtesy of the Chapman College archives.
Repotting demonstration with Phil Watt
Newsletter
Sign to receive periodic e-newsletters with Show updates, plus fun facts and enticing photos from the enchanting world of orchids! The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show never sells its mailing list.
California Orchid Trail
Visit the nurseries of the California Orchid Trail for an adventure into visitor centers and growing areas of premium orchid nurseries. Download the 2025 California Orchid Trail Map for nursery locations.
