Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Denver
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Fall Orchid Show brings growers and their plants to Red Butte Garden
At the Fall Orchid Show, the display is also an opportunity to learn how orchids grow beyond it. Utah Orchid Society members will be available to answer questions from beginners and experienced growers at Red Butte Garden’s Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie.
Look first, then ask
The society calls its fall 2026 show “Banquet of Orchids.” Red Butte Garden describes a display spanning familiar orchids and less usual specimens; the society also notes that many orchids can be grown as houseplants.
If you have an orchid at home, bring a specific care or troubleshooting question for the society members on hand. If you’re considering a first plant, the show offers a chance to ask for guidance before choosing from the orchids for sale. Pottery will also be available separately from admission.
Further reading: Fall Orchid Show - Red Butte Garden ↗ · Utah Orchid Society Utah Orchid Society | Web Site of the Utah Orchid Society ↗
Learning and exhibiting
Educational classes are planned for both afternoons, with starts around 2 p.m. Specific subjects have not been announced, so contact the organizers if a particular topic would determine when you visit.
The display is not limited to society members: growers may enter orchids without joining. The society directs prospective exhibitors to the Orchid Show section of its website for entry details. Setup is Friday, November 6, from noon to 5 p.m.; the society recommends arriving by 4 p.m. to leave time for plant processing.
Further reading: Utah Orchid Society Utah Orchid Society | Web Site of the Utah Orchid Society ↗
Show schedule
The society lists educational classes on both afternoons; check with the organizers about topics.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie
- Fall Orchid Show opens
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Show educational classes
- Educational classes; specific topics are not stated
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie
- Fall Orchid Show opens
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Show educational classes
- Educational classes; specific topics are not stated
Plan your visit
A shorter Sunday
The show runs Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Included with Garden admission
Garden members enter free; general-public entry to the show is included with Garden admission. Plants and pottery are separate purchases.
Getting to the Orangerie
Visitor Center and parking
The show is in the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. The Garden’s driving directions say Wakara Way ends at the Visitor Center parking lot, beside the Natural History Museum of Utah.
Fall Orchid Show - Red Butte Garden ↗ · Directions - Red Butte Garden ↗
Weekend transit and access
The campus shuttle runs on weekdays, not during the show weekend. The Garden suggests walking from nearby UTA stops or the University South Campus and Fort Douglas TRAX stations; walks include some uphill sections and areas without sidewalks.
The Garden says the Orangerie is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Ramps on both sides of the Visitor Center parking lot lead to the Visitor Center entrance, where doors have push-to-open buttons.
Red Butte Garden admission prices and operating hours - Red Butte Garden ↗ · Accessibility and Accommodation - Red Butte Garden ↗
Before you make a plan
Can I enter an orchid if I’m not a society member?
Yes. Check the Utah Orchid Society’s Orchid Show page for entry information. Setup is November 6, and the society recommends arriving by 4 p.m. for plant processing.
Utah Orchid Society Utah Orchid Society | Web Site of the Utah Orchid Society ↗
Do I need to attend a class to ask a growing question?
No. Society members are expected to be available throughout the show to offer care and troubleshooting advice.
What will the afternoon classes cover?
The society lists educational classes starting around 2 p.m. both days, but has not specified their subjects. Contact the organizers if you need details before visiting.
Utah Orchid Society Utah Orchid Society | Web Site of the Utah Orchid Society ↗
Is the Orangerie accessible with a wheelchair or stroller?
Yes. Red Butte Garden identifies the Orangerie as wheelchair and stroller accessible and says its restrooms have accessible stalls.
Location & Google Maps
Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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