Orchids in Bloom

March 14 & 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
General admission included ● Members get FREE tickets

Each spring, Orchids in Bloom transforms Fairchild into a sensory escape where rare orchids, captivating performances, hands-on science, and vibrant community experiences come together in full flower.

Whether you’re an orchid aficionado or simply seeking a stunning weekend out, this two-day festival in the heart of the Garden offers something unforgettable at every turn.

What you can expect:

Discover and purchase rare orchids from your favorite orchid partners.
Attend informative lectures and how-to sessions by orchid experts.
Engage in orchid-inspired activities and classes for all ages.
Indulge in delicious food, specialty cocktails, and family-friendly games. Don’t miss the vanilla-inspired refreshments all weekend long!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of over 150,000 orchids, including the heritage collection from the American Orchid Society (AOS).
Visit the mobile STEMLab to learn about our urban conservation program.
Explore The Million Orchid Project Lab and learn how our urban conservation program is helping create A City in a Garden throughout Miami.
Witness top orchid experts compete for prizes at the Orchid Show presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables.
Marvel at hundreds of spectacular butterflies in our exotic butterfly exhibit.
Embark on a family adventure to explore the amazing world of orchids!
Let your little ones run, play, and explore in the Children’s Garden.
Immerse yourself in the only tropical rainforest in the continental US.
And so much more!

Explore a dazzling orchid collection unlike any other—from the bold and exotic to delicate and rare orchids cultivated by local orchid societies and specialty growers from around the country. Thousands of blooms will be on display, along with a curated selection of orchid-related products, tropical plants, and artisan goods for sale.

Fairchild’s Orchid Collection and The National Orchid Garden

Fairchild takes great pride in being the home of the National Orchid Garden, the American Orchid Society, and the AOS Library Collection, making our orchid collection one of the largest globally.

Our orchid collection, renowned globally, is not just extensive but also boasts some of the rarest species on the planet. As a testament to our commitment to biodiversity, Fairchild is actively involved in the Million Orchid Project. This groundbreaking urban conservation initiative has already reintroduced more than 700,000 orchids of our 1,000,000 goal!

Be sure to look for orchids throughout the Garden, especially the vining vanilla orchid, from where vanilla beans are harvested!