2026 Orchid Show and Sale
Douglass Student Center

Show Dates & Times:

Friday January 16: 12 Noon to 5 PM
Saturday January 17: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday January 18: 10 AM to 4 PM

Venue:

Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

There is no weekend food service at this venue.

Admission is Free

The show is open to the public with free admission and parking. However, Rutgers Security requires that all cars on campus be registered. Details to be provided.

The show features spectacular orchid exhibits showcasing plants grown in homes and greenhouses across the tri-state area as well as world-renowned vendors.

This show is brought to you by the North Jersey Orchid Society and the Rutgers University School of Environment and Biological Sciences Floriculture and Teaching Greenhouse.

This is an American Orchid Society show, and the public is welcome to bring their orchids to the venue on Friday, January 16, 2026, before 12 PM for AOS judging.

Contact the show committee at njorchidshow@gmail.com

Volunteers Welcome, No experience required – There are many opportunities to volunteer. Email us for more information

2025 Show Vendors

Many vendors offer preorder discounts. Please contact the vendor directly.

Bountiful Gardens, with multiple locations in New Jersey, offers orchids and other tropical plants including carnivorous plants.
J&L Orchids specializing in miniature orchids that can be grown in the home..
Kelley's Korner, for all your orchid growing supplies
Needmore Orchids, Habenaria Heaven! For the first time Sarah Hurdel, renown Habenaria hybridizer, will be at the NJOS show. Needmore also offers select Bulbophyllums, jewel orchids and other select plants
New World Orchids specializing in orchids from Japan and other select miniature species including Pleurothallid, Bulbophyllum, and Dendrobium.
Orquídeas Amazónicas specializing in orchids, bromeliads, ferns; anthuriums; heliconia and other tropical species, from Peru. Plant list
Rutgers Floriculture Greenhouses plant sale will be at the show.
Silva’s Orchids, specializing in Cattleya and other orchids. They grow right here in NJ producing strong, healthy, well-rooted plants.
Taida Orchids, specializes in premium Phalaenopsis orchids. They also offer specialty Phalaenopsis, Asian Cymbidium, Intergeneric orchids, and other exotic orchids.
Ten Shin Gardens from Taiwan, specializing in orchids from Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Preorder deadline is December 25, 2024. Plant list and ordering instructions
Tropical Exotique: from Chiang Mai, Thailand specializing in Asian orchid species, producing flasks, seedlings, and adult plants.

2025 Exhibitor Information

Show Rules & Guidelines (PDF)

2025 Show Schedule (PDF)

2025 Plant Registration Form (Excel)

2026 Orchid Show and SaleDouglass Student Center

2025 Show Vendors

Many vendors offer preorder discounts. Please contact the vendor directly.

2026 Orchid Show and Sale
Douglass Student Center