Photography by Yuri Krasov
San Francisco Orchid Society’s 58th Annual 2010 Pacific Orchid Exposition with a carnival theme showcases 150,000 orchids and includes contests, lectures, potting demonstrations and sales of the most versatile flower on Earth. At the Gala opening on Friday, the guests enjoyed spectacular displays of orchids from every corner of the world, wine tasting from 26 California wineries, hors d’ouvres and live music in addition to silent auction and lively raffle drawing conducted by KGO-TV Cheryl Jennings. Tomorrow, Sunday February 28, the show is open from 10 am to 5 pm. The closing day program includes docent tours every hour; lectures at 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm; potting demos at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm, and a final sale of selected display plants at 5:45 pm.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. 415-665-2468. Visit orchidsanfrancisco.org for more info.
Carnaval! of Orchids: Enjoyment and Education
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