San Francisco Orchid Society
Monthly Meetings
Regular Events
2026 Meeting Schedule
Monthly meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month, both in-person at the SF County Fair Building Auditorium or Rec Room and virtually on Zoom. The speaker starts after announcements at 7 PM, followed by Show & Tell and the plant opportunity table.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Skills Session Spectacular
Topic: Basic Orchid Care · Orchid Mounting · Cymbidium Care · Orchid Doctor
In-Person Only — No Zoom · Elections at 7 PM
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Easy DIY Orchid Cabinet
Speaker: Erica Hannickel
Topic: Easy DIY Orchid Cabinet
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Zootrophion
Speaker: Derreck Carter-House
Topic: Zootrophion
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Holcoglossums
Speaker: Tim Culbertson
Topic: Holcoglossums
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Orchid Bees
Speaker: Sevan Suni
Topic: Orchid Bees
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Paphiopedilums
Speaker: Thanh Nguyen
Topic: Paphiopedilums
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Oncidiums
Speaker: Phillip Hamilton
Topic: Oncidiums
Zoom — Password: SFOS2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Holiday Party
Annual celebration — no speaker
Zoom Access
All meetings are streamed live on Zoom. Password: SFOS2026. Most meetings are recorded for members to view on our YouTube channel.
Venue
SF County Fair Building
Auditorium or Rec Room
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Golden Gate Park
First Tuesday of each month
Doors open at 6:30 PM · Speaker starts at 7 PM
Also on Zoom
Streamed live · Password: SFOS2026
Recordings on YouTube
Most meetings are recorded for members. Watch on YouTube
Join SFOS to Attend
Meetings are open to members and guests. Join SFOS to become part of the Bay Area's premier orchid community and enjoy full access to all meetings, Show & Tell, and the plant opportunity table.