Orchids in Bloom Festival

An Exotic Experience Awaits

March 14 & 15, 2026
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
General admission included ● Members must login to receive free tickets

Where Orchids Take Center Stage

Each spring, Orchids in Bloom transforms the Garden into a living gallery of more than 150,000 orchids at peak bloom. Pathways fill with intricate petals, rare heritage varieties, and bold tropical hybrids — a celebration of artistry, science, and cultural expression woven together over two extraordinary days.

Whether you are a seasoned collector, a curious first-time visitor, or planning a memorable family outing, this is one of South Florida’s most anticipated spring traditions — and an experience found nowhere else.

Signature Sips & Experiences

Event admission not included with these ticketed experiences.

Mini Botanical Cocktail Flight – $34
Three handcrafted mini cocktails infused with botanical flavors at Bar Vaina.
21+ only.

Mini Mimosa Flight – $34
Four floral-inspired mimosas created for the festival.
21+ only.

Beer Tasting by La Tropical – $14
Curated craft beer tasting flight.
21+ only.

Sips & Scents – $39
A fragrance and wine pairing workshop hosted by Clif Family Winery and The Couture Mobile Spa. Craft a custom scent inspired by orchid aromatics while tasting complementary wines.
21+ only.

Tea in Bloom – $36
A tea tasting and blending experience hosted by the Florida Education Institute. Guests sample multiple teas, enjoy petite bites, and learn the art of botanical blending in a guided session.
Ages 15+. Admission not included.

Last call for alcohol tasting experiences: 4:30 p.m.
Alcohol service concludes at 4:30 p.m.

What Awaits You

• Over 150,000 orchids displayed across the Garden, including rare species and historic varieties from the American Orchid Society collection.
• The prestigious Juried Orchid Show, hosted by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables, where expert growers compete for top honors.
• A curated marketplace of specialty orchid growers, tropical plants, and botanical treasures.
• Interactive demonstrations at the mobile STEMLab, exploring orchid propagation and conservation science.
• A closer look at the Million Orchid Project Lab, and our work to reintroduce one million native orchids across Miami — with more than 700,000 already returned to the urban canopy.
• Family art activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
• Live Polynesian hula and drumming performances bringing rhythm and movement to the Garden.
• Conservation exhibits highlighting Fairchild’s leadership in biodiversity and habitat restoration.
• Access to Wings of the Tropics, our butterfly exhibit.
• Full access to the Children’s Garden and the only tropical rainforest in the continental United States.

And throughout the Garden, discover orchids in unexpected places — including the vining vanilla orchid, source of the world’s beloved vanilla bean.

The National Orchid Garden

Fairchild is proud to be home to the National Orchid Garden, the American Orchid Society, and the AOS Library Collection — establishing one of the largest and most significant orchid collections in the world.

Our collection includes some of the rarest orchid species on the planet. This living archive fuels research, education, and conservation — and powers the Million Orchid Project, the largest public orchid conservation initiative of its kind.

When you attend Orchids in Bloom, you are stepping into a Garden that is not only showcasing beauty — but actively shaping the future of orchid science.

What Your Ticket Supports

Orchids in Bloom is more than a festival. It is a celebration of biodiversity, science, and culture — rooted in Fairchild’s mission.

Every ticket directly supports the Million Orchid Project, which has already reintroduced more than 700,000 native orchids back into Miami’s urban landscape.

Your visit helps grow the next chapter.

Recognized Among the Best

Voted Best Botanical Garden by Miami New Times and recognized nationally for excellence in horticulture and conservation, Fairchild continues to set the standard for botanical experiences in South Florida.

March 14–15, 2026
The orchids will be at their peak.
Your place is waiting.

Get your tickets today!