Orchid Quest by Orchid Growers Guild of Madison

Presented by the ORCHID GROWERS GUILD OF MADISON

FEBRUARY 7 - 8, 2026

Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm

MONONA TERRACE COMMUNITY AND CONVENTION CENTER

1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703 (map it)

ADULTS $10 | STUDENTS $7 | CHILDREN <5 FREE

Tickets for sale at the door

Parking at Monona Terrace, $5/day

Nearby street and city ramp parking is also available (details)

Learn, Shop, Celebrate everything orchids!

ORCHID QUEST has something for everyone! It is the Upper Midwest's largest orchid show and sale, featuring thousands of exotic orchids on display and for sale to the public. The event showcases individual plants and group exhibits designed by orchid clubs from Wisconsin and neighboring states that are judged at the national level by the American Orchid Society.

Commercial vendors include specialty orchid nurseries from across the USA and overseas, artists, and businesses selling a variety of orchid growing supplies for the greenhouse and home grower. Raffles and a silent auction take place both days and a free plant check is available. Educational lectures and demonstrations are included with admission and feature professional orchid growers sharing their experience and knowledge. Orchid Ambassadors are on site both days to answer all your orchid related questions and enhance your show experience; there is even a children’s area with fun games and prizes for the kids!

SCHEDULED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SATURDAY FEB 7

11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Building an Ikea Orchid Cabinet by Ted Ceplina, Orchid Guild member

12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Orchid Q & A by Chuck Acker, retired commercial orchid grower & hybridizer

1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Recent Advances in Orchid Breeding by Robert Jan-Quené, Clearwater Orchid Laboratory, Superior, WI

2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Orchids of Western Australia by Ken Cameron, Professor, UW-Madison Botany

SUNDAY FEB 8

11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Cattleya maxima, the Queen of Ecuadorian Orchids by Ivan Portilla, Ecuagenera

12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Growing Miniature Orchids by Kristen Uthus, New World Orchids

1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Orchid Repotting 101 by Terri Jozwiak, Orchid Quest Chairperson

2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Orchids of Western Australia by Ken Cameron, Professor, UW-Madison Botany

PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES AND VENDORS (2026)

Batavia Orchid Society (Batavia, IL)

Eastern Iowa Orchid Society (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Illinois Orchid Society (Chicago, IL)

Northeastern Wisconsin Orchid Society (Appleton, WI)

Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison, WI)

Orchid Growers Guild of Madison (Madison, WI)

Wisconsin Orchid Society (Milwaukee, WI)

Anything Orchids

Dr. Bill’s Orchids

Ecuagenera (pre-orders through Jan 20)

Friday’s Embroidery

Green Road Pottery

Klehmgro Orchids

Orchid Growers Guild of Madison

Orchids Limited

Magic Oasis Orchid Club

Maneki Hill Orchids (taking pre-orders)

ORCHID QUEST 2026 THANKS OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Jung Garden Center

Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors

Contact us for further information

Downloads for Members, Exhibitors & Vendors

Societies, vendors, and other exhibitors should use the official registration spreadsheet and Show Book below. Please complete the spreadsheet and return to OrchidQuestMadison@gmail.com no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. This allows us to have your plant tags available early in the day on Friday for ease of setup and allows us to efficiently create our judging materials. Detailed instructions are provided on the first tab of the spreadsheet. Note that we may be unable to honor requests for plant additions after the deadline. Plants that might be entered should be included in your initial registration as they can easily be removed later.