Orchids in Bloom: Miami’s Most Enchanting Floral Festival Returns to Fairchild

Miami’s Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is set to bloom with brilliance once again as the Orchids in Bloom Festival returns for its 20th anniversary on March 8 and 9, 2025. This highly anticipated two-day affair invites guests to step into a botanical wonderland, featuring an extraordinary display of 150,000 orchids, cultural performances, gourmet experiences, and immersive educational activities.

At the heart of the festival lies a breathtaking collection of rare and exotic orchids, including heritage specimens from the American Orchid Society. Guests can marvel at the intricate beauty of these blooms while engaging in expert-led lectures, guided tours, and interactive orchid-inspired activities designed to delight all ages.

Beyond aesthetics, Fairchild’s commitment to environmental conservation shines through its Million Orchid Project, an ambitious initiative to restore native orchid populations in Miami’s urban spaces. Festival attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to explore the STEMLab mobile unit, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the science behind orchid propagation.

From captivating floral displays to hands-on workshops, the Orchids in Bloom Festival offers something for everyone.

🌿 Orchid Collection Walking Tour

Discover some of the world’s most rare and exotic orchid species on this guided journey through Fairchild’s renowned collection.

📅 Time: 11:00 AM

🌍 Million Orchid Project Lab Tour

Step inside the groundbreaking conservation lab and witness how scientists are bringing native orchids back to Miami.

📅 Time: 12:00 PM

🎨 Picardo Kids Painting Class

Let young artists explore their creativity with an orchid-inspired canvas painting session. No experience needed!

📅 Free, Limited to 36 kids

🍽 Short Chef Cooking Demos

Watch as culinary experts prepare orchid-infused delicacies.

📅 11:30 AM – Field of Greens Salad with Edible Flowers

📅 2:15 PM – Vanilla Bean Almond Brittle with Bacon

🍸 Mini Cocktail & Mimosa Flight Tastings

Sip on exquisitely crafted botanical cocktails, made with fresh herbs and tropical flavors.

🎶 Live Polynesian Entertainment

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the Pacific with traditional Tahitian dance, drumming, and ukulele performances throughout the day.

The festival caters to all ages, offering family-friendly activities such as Botanical Bingo, interactive art workshops, and engaging nature-based games. For the garden enthusiasts, orchid care classes provide invaluable knowledge on growing and maintaining these delicate blooms at home.

Meanwhile, adults can unwind in the lush surroundings of Fairchild’s tropical paradise, indulging in signature cocktails, delectable bites, and hands-on botanical wellness experiences, including a vanilla-infused skincare workshop where guests can create their own luxury body products.

This twentieth edition of the Orchids in Bloom Festival is a testament to Miami’s deep-rooted connection to nature and horticultural excellence. Whether you're an orchid enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply in search of a picturesque escape, Fairchild’s signature event is an experience not to be missed.

WHEN: March 8 & 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WHERE: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156

TICKETS: $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors (65+), $11.95 for children (3-11), and free for members & children under 2.

Secure your tickets here: FairchildGarden.org