Q: What is the Tamiami International Orchid Festival?

A: The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Miami’s largest, most diverse winter orchid event, paralleled only by the Redland International Orchid Festival in the Spring.

Q: Who should come to the Orchid Festival?

A: Anyone interested in seeing rare orchids, buying beautiful yet affordable orchids, or learning more about orchids in one of the Festival’s many free classes.

Q: What can I do at the Orchid Festival?

A: The Orchid Festival features the widest selection of affordable and rare orchids available anywhere to admire and purchase. See the schedule of free classes for your chance to learn about the world of orchids. And be sure to enter your entrance ticket into the free raffle for over FIFTY beautiful orchids.

Q: Who puts on the Orchid Festival?

A: The Orchid Festival is the brain child of Martin Motes and Warren Kelly. Motes Orchids hosts the event, supported by local orchid societies. Fifty national and international orchid growers join us to display their plants and sell to the general public.

Q: How do I get to the Orchid Festival?

A: Please visit the Directions page.

Q: Do I have to pay for parking?

A: Parking is free.

Q: How much does it cost to attend?

A: Admission is $9 for adults. Children under 12 are free.

Q: How much are the classes?

A: The classes are free with paid admission.

Q: Is there lodging available nearby?

A: Comfort Suites is conveniently located five minutes away.