Orchid and Arts Festival
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See diverse varieties of orchids alongside arts and cultural activations at the inaugural Orchid & Arts Festival, a two-day extravaganza taking place on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This family-friendly event is a feast for the senses, showcasing a stunning display of diverse orchid varieties, including native Florida species. Learn about the vital role these plants play in our delicate ecosystems through educational workshops geared towards both beginners and experienced orchid enthusiasts.
Delve into the world of orchids:
- Explore a premium orchid growers market featuring renowned vendors like Soroa Orchids, Orchid Eros (Hawaii), So Orchids and more.
- Discover unique orchid-related gifts and supplies at the vendor market, including offerings from OFE International Orchid Supplies, Kawaii Universe orchid clothing and Orchidabilia books.
- Witness the artistry of orchid arrangements at The Branch Imaginative Orchid Mounts and Glasshouse Creations Orchid Decor.
Art and Performance:
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of orchids through art exhibits. Admire orchid paintings by El Gato Gomez, Mariana Kojšova and others at the Harold Golen Gallery.
- Be captivated by the Orchid Adventure performance series, featuring a unique blend of music, dance and storytelling by the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts. Witness the magic of Florida's native Butterfly Orchid (Encyclia tampensis) come to life through performances by Pioneer Winter Collective, Miami Sound Choir and Betzaida Ferrer.
- Experience the beauty of orchids in a new way with Orchid Music, a sound installation by Juraj Kojš that sonifies the DNA of 15 native Florida orchid species.
- Move to the rhythm of orchid-inspired electronic music performed by the University of Miami's Frost Electronic Music Ensemble.
- Explore the world of Israeli orchid species through a meditative and educational Augmented Reality Installation by Rachel Joy Weiss in the garden's Gazebo.
Enhance your orchid care skills with informative workshops led by experts:
- Growing Tips by Carlos Cahiz (OFE International)
- Intro to Orchid Culture by Melana Davison (Jim-N-I Orchids)
- Cattleya Culture by Lou Lodyga (Esteemed American Orchid Society judge)