{"id":8341,"date":"2026-04-06T22:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/south-carolina-orchid-society-show-and-sale-set-for-april-10-12\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:49:09","slug":"south-carolina-orchid-society-show-and-sale-set-for-april-10-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/06\/south-carolina-orchid-society-show-and-sale-set-for-april-10-12\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale Set for April 10\u201312"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"458\">COLUMBIA, S.C. &ndash; The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Carolina Orchid Society<\/span><\/span> will host its 2026 South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale April 10&ndash;12 at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building<\/span><\/span>, located at 1605 Park Circle in downtown Columbia near the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">University of South Carolina<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"696\">The annual show will feature thousands of blooming orchids presented by societies and growers from across the Southeast. More than a dozen accredited judges will be on hand, with cash prizes and national awards presented to top entries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"727\"><strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"727\">Event highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ellbdj\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"878\">Multiple vendors, including orchid growers from the Carolinas as well as sculptors, potters, and jewelry designers showcasing orchid-inspired workPublic Safety, Events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bvmya0\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1033\">Open classes on April 11 and 12 at noon and 2 p.m., covering topics ranging from beginner-friendly &ldquo;Orchids Are Easy&rdquo; to detailed care and maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lznfxk\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1123\">&ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; opportunities throughout the show for personalized plant care advice<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uq98c1\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1242\">Special exhibits from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ikebana Society<\/span><\/span> featuring traditional Japanese floral arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1461\">Admission is $5, with free entry for children under 12. Each paid admission includes $5 in raffle tickets, which can be used to win prizes such as blooming orchids, gift certificates, supplies, books, and care guides.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1478\">Show hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tdkg4c\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1503\">April 10: 1 &ndash; 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1akxeko\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1563\">April 11: 11 a.m. &ndash; 6 p.m. (classes at noon and 2 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11um50p\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1621\">April 12: 11 a.m. &ndash; 4 p.m. (classes at noon and 2 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1701\">The venue is located at the corner of Pickens and Blossom streets in Columbia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. &ndash; The South Carolina Orchid Society will host its 2026 South Carolina Orchid Society Show and Sale April 10&ndash;12 at the Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building, located at 1605 Park Circle in downtown Columbia near the University of South Carolina. 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