The Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, host of the expo
The 58th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition took place Feb. 26–28 at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California, sponsored by the San Francisco Orchid Society. This year's theme for the expo's displays was "carnival", though a number of winning entries were among the smaller and more sedate species of orchids, quite at odds with the typical ostentatious colors and displays of carnival. Alongside the orchid exposition were a gala party, silent auctions and market area.
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Dennis Westler, show chairman and 'Orchid Doctor', discusses the Japanese style orchids.
A variety of orchids on display by one of the local orchid societies.
Odontioda Stirleon
Laelia anceps var. vietchiana
Orchid corsages were also available for sale.
A display of hybrid orchids by a local vendor.
Dracula robledorum, a show award winner.
The silent auction.
Some of the displays included helpful hints for novice orchid aficionados.
The carnival theme was quite apparent throughout many of the displays.
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Dennis Westler, show chairman and 'Orchid Doctor', discusses the Japanese style orchids.
A variety of orchids on display by one of the local orchid societies.
Odontioda Stirleon
Laelia anceps var. vietchiana
Orchid corsages were also available for sale.
A display of hybrid orchids by a local vendor.
Dracula robledorum, a show award winner.
The silent auction.
Some of the displays included helpful hints for novice orchid aficionados.
The carnival theme was quite apparent throughout many of the displays.
Cym. (Dream Therapix Coracki)
Trisetella escobariana
