Orchid Quest by Orchid Growers Guild of Madison
Presented by the ORCHID GROWERS GUILD OF MADISON
FEBRUARY 1 - 2, 2025
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
11:00 am – “Principles of Orchid Growing” Professor Ken Cameron, UW-Madison
12:00 pm – “Orchid Q&A” Chuck Acker, retired commercial orchid grower currently concentrating on hybridization
1:00 pm – “Orchid Potting Demonstration” Terri Jozwiak, Chair of Orchid Quest
2:00 pm – “Panel Discussion on Orchid Growing” by local orchid growers collectively with >60 years of growing experience: Gary Lensmeyer, Jeff Metcalf, & Lorraine Snyder
SUNDAY
11:00 am – “Principles of Orchid Growing” Professor Ken Cameron, UW-Madison
12:00 pm – “Orchid Q&A” Chuck Acker, retired commercial orchid grower currently concentrating on hybridization
1:00 pm – “Native Wisconsin Orchids” Scott Weber, Bluestem Farms
2:00 pm – “Repot What You Bought” Sue Reed, President, Orchid Growers Guild
PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES AND VENDORS
Batavia Orchid Society (Batavia, IL)
Eastern Iowa Orchid Society (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Illinois Orchid Society (Chicago, IL)
Orchid Growers Guild (Madison, WI)
Wisconsin Orchid Society (Milwaukee, WI)
Ecuagenera (pre-orders through Jan 17)
The Grateful Gardener
Maneki Hill Orchids (taking pre-orders)
ORCHID QUEST 2025 THANKS OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
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