ENCINITAS, CA – August 8, 2006 – Quail Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce it will be hosting and sponsoring the San Diego International Orchid Fair on October 13, 14 and 15. Experience the beauty of more than a thousand orchids in the serene setting of the 30-acre gardens.
The event features hundreds of species and hybrids, exhibits, sales and lectures, as well as official American Orchid Society (AOS) judging and ribbon judging. Orchids from vendors of various countries such as China, Peru, Columbia, Philippines, Australia, Venezuela, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Brazil and Ecuador will be on display and for sale. All the displays and judged orchid plants will be available for visitors to view in the Ecke building.
Show and SalesTimes are:
Friday, October 13, 1 PM - 5 PM
Saturday, October 14, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, October 15, 9 AM - 4 PM
More than 30 vendors selling orchids, orchid related products, artistic pottery, paintings and books will be available. The San Diego International Orchid Fair was relocated from the Del Mar Fairgrounds to Quail Botanical Gardens to provide a unique setting for visitors to enjoy the serenity of nature’s beauty, visible throughout the property. All profits from the San Diego International Orchid Fair go directly to the betterment of Quail Botanical Gardens. For details please visit www.qbgardens.org
Quail Botanical Gardens is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. General admission fees apply and are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and active military and $5 for children ages 3-12. Children age 2 and under are free. Membership admission cost is free. Parking is $1 for non-members.
About Quail Botanical Gardens:
Set on 30 acres in north coastal San Diego County, Quail Botanical Gardens’ mission is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature. The Gardens include nearly 4,000 kinds of plants representing three general plant habitat types: desert collections, Mediterranean collections and subtropical/tropical collections. Demonstration gardens such as the children’s garden, “Seeds of Wonder,” also encourage conservation education, focusing on horticultural themes and traditional uses of plants. For more information, visit www.qbgardens.org.
