Orchid lovers across the Treasure Coast circle this weekend on the calendar. The Rare & Exotic Orchid Exhibition and Sale brings the Vero Beach Orchid Society together with McKee Botanical Garden for a two-day celebration of the world’s most captivating flowers, set inside one of Florida’s most beloved historic jungle landscapes.
The exhibition features exotic, historic and rare specimens displayed in judged arrangements evaluated by the American Orchid Society, so visitors get to see cultivation and artistry at their absolute peak. Alongside the show, a lively marketplace gathers acclaimed growers including Krull-Smith, Odom’s Orchids, Francisco Miranda Orchids, Quest Orchids and Mac Orchids, plus Florida craft artisans selling handmade work. Whether you are a serious collector hunting for something uncommon or a beginner who just wants one beautiful plant for the windowsill, the vendors are generous with advice.
Educational lectures, guest speakers and a hands-on workshop run throughout the weekend, covering everything from repotting basics to caring for temperamental species in Florida’s humidity. Wandering the garden’s shaded trails between talks is half the pleasure, with water lilies, bamboo and towering palms framing the whole experience.
The garden sits along US 1 in Vero Beach. Make a day of it and pair your visit with lunch or shopping in Downtown Vero Beach nearby.